Course: WJEC Applied Science (Double Award) 

Subject content year 11: 

Unit 3 - FOOD, MATERIALS and PROCESSES

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 25% of qualification.

This unit includes the following topics:

3.1 Materials for a purpose

3.2. Food for the future

3.2.1 Producing food

3.2.2 Food processing and spoilage

3.3 Scientific Detection

3.4 Controlling processes

3.4.1 Controlling chemical reactions

3.4.2 Controlling nuclear reactions

Knowledge organisers of the key topics - click on the pages to enlarge 

Books useful to the course:

•  https://resource.download.wjec.co.uk/vtc/2015-16/15-16_52/eng/Book%203%20-%20PDF/1.%20Applied%20science%20part_3.pdf 

Websites: below are useful websites covering exam content 

• BBC Bitesize :

  • BIOLOGY - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zsw7frd

  • CHEMISTRY - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z6pvkmn

  • PHYSICS - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zpm6fg8

APPs helpful to the course: 

• SENECA 

Revision sessions available:

• TBC

Exam dates:

Unit 3: 13th May - Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 25% of qualification

What will you need for your exam?

• Black pen, pencil, rubber, ruler and calculator