Year 10 Science

Throughout 2024 students will study four main branches of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Space in preparation to provide them a taste of what each main branch of science studies.

Unit 1:  Physics (Term 1 Week 1 - Term 1 Week 8)

In this topic, students will learn about electricity, kinematics (the motion of objects) and gravity, including Newton's three laws of motion. Students appreciate how an understanding of these Physics concepts can improve everyday life.

Unit 2: Chemistry (Term 1 Week 8 - Term 2 Week 9 )

In this topic, students will learn about a range chemical reactions, writing chemical formula and chemical equations, with a focus on common reactions in everyday life.

Unit 3: Biology  & Individual Research Project (Term 3 Week 1 - Term 3 week 10)

 In this unit, students will spend one week reviewing the skills of designing an experiment to start on their Individual Research Project. Afterwards, students will learn about the key areas of disease, reproduction, genetics and biotechnology, all of which will be explored again in greater depth in Stage 6 Biology.

Unit 4: Space (Term 4 week 1 - Term 4 Week 3 & Week 6)

In this unit, students will learn about features of the universe, how different measurements are used to describe features such as distance between objects in space and brightness of stars, and how scientists collaborate and use evidence to describe the theory of how the universe began.