Combined Science

This course is designed to give students the tools and concepts they need to be able to construct a scientific approach to solving problems.

Students learn the fundamental aspects of all three Sciences, ultimately being awarded two GCSE grades in the subject, but will not go into as much detail as a separate GCSE in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

COURSE CONTENT

The teaching of in Year 10 builds on Year 9 and the following topics are covered:

Biology

● Organisation ● Infection and response ● Bioenergetics

Chemistry

● Structure and Bonding ● Chemical calculations ● Chemical changes ● Crude oil and Fuels ● Rates of reaction ● Energy changes

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Problem-solving ● Abstract-thinking ● Ability to complete multi step calculations ● Application of knowledge ● Data analysis ● Evaluation ● Extended writing skills

FURTHER STUDY

The content of this course gives students a secure grounding in the fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and prepares students for progression in Science related disciplines beyond GCSE.

Physics

● Conservation and dissipation of energy ● Electric circuits ● Electricity in the home ● Molecules and matter ● Radioactivity

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ASSESSMENTS

Students will be assessed with a topic-test after completing each topic. They will also sit an internal examination at the end of Year 10 that will assess knowledge and understanding from these topics.