Heat & Energy Transfer: Learners explore types, sources and uses of energy and develop their understanding of how energy is transferred and conserved.  They will consider the relevance of these concepts to everyday life.  They will explore the nature and sustainability of energy sources and discuss benefits and assess possible risks to form an informed view of responsible energy use.  Learners can use their knowledge of the different ways in which heat is transferred between hot and cold objects and the thermal conductivity of materials to improve energy efficiency in buildings or other systems.

Vibrations and Waves: Learners explore the nature of sound, light and radiations in the electromagnetic spectrum.  They use musical instruments to explore the relationship between vibrations and sounds produced.  They develop their understanding of the properties of light and other forms of electromagnetic radiations.  They explore how different waves relate to the environment and how we make use of them in health, medicine and communications.

The S1 and S2 science course is in the second year of following the Curriculum for Excellence experience. The pupils cover 4 chemistry topics over the 2 years.

S1 chemistry topics - Particles and Elements

S2 chemistry topics - Materials and Reactions.

At the end of each topic there is a test which allows pupils to demonstrate the knowledge they have learned.

Environmental Science: Learners explore the rich and changing diversity of living things and develop their understanding of how organisms are interrelated at local and global levels. By exploring interactions and energy flow between plants and animals (including humans) learners develop their understanding of how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival. Learners investigate the factors affecting plant growth and develop their understanding of the positive and negative impact of the human population on the environment. Learners also develop their understanding of how our knowledge of the universe has changed over time and explore ideas of future space exploration and the likelihood of life beyond planet Earth.

Cells and Body Systems: Learners develop their knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of organs of the body, including the senses. They learn about cells as the basic units of life, and their organisation to form familiar body systems. Specifically learners investigate the digestive system and its importance in relation to the process of energy production by aerobic respiration.