triple science head of science: daniel rule [email protected]
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Each of the three science GCSE’s is split into four units:– Unit 1– Unit 2– Unit 3– Controlled assessment
Course Structure
These three units are examined.
Unit Content - Biology
• Cells and simple cell transport• Tissues, organs and organ systems• Photosynthesis• Organisms and their environment• Proteins – their functions and uses• Aerobic and anaerobic respiration• Cell division and inheritance• Speciation
Below is a summary of the course content for each exam. The coloured headings used for each section are taken from the revision guide to help you locate the relevant content.
Paper 1 – BL1HP
Paper 2 – BL2HP
• Keeping healthy• Nerves and hormones• The use and abuse of drugs• Interdependence and adaptation• Energy and biomass in food chains• Waste materials from plants and animals• Genetic variation and its control• Evolution
• Movement of molecules in and out of cells• Transport systems in plants and animals• Homeostasis• Humans and their environmentPaper 3 – BL3HP
Unit Content - Chemistry
• The fundamental ideas in chemistry• Limestone and building materials• Metals and their uses• Crude oil and fuels• Structure and bonding• Structure, properties and uses of substances• Atomic structure, analysis and quantitative chemistry
• Other useful substances from crude oil• Plant oils and their uses• Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere• Rates of reaction• Exothermic and endothermic reactions• Acids, bases and salts• Electrolysis
Below is a summary of the course content for each exam. The coloured headings used for each section are taken from the revision guide to help you locate the relevant content.
• The periodic table• Water• Calculating & explaining energy change• Further analysis & quantitative chemistry• The production of ammonia• Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters
Paper 1 – CH1HP
Paper 2 – CH2HP
Paper 3 – CH3HP
Unit Content - Physics
• Forces and their effects • Kinetic energy of objects• Currents in electrical circuits • Using mains electricity• Radioactive decay • Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
• Transfer of energy by heating processes • Energy and efficiency• The usefulness of electrical appliances• Methods we use to generate electricity• The use of waves for communication.
• Medical applications of physics• Using physics to make things work• Keeping things moving
Below is a summary of the course content for each exam. The coloured headings used for each section are taken from the revision guide to help you locate the relevant content.
Paper 1 – PH1HP
Paper 2 – PH2HP
Paper 3 – PH3HP
Exam datesBiologyUnit 1 (BL1HP) – 5th June, pmUnit 2 (BL2HP) – 12th May, pmUnit 3 (BL3HP) – 12th May, pm ChemistryUnit 1 (CH1HP) – 9th June, pmUnit 2 (CH2HP) – 14th May, amUnit 3 (CH3HP) – 14th May, am PhysicsUnit 1 (PH1HP) – 12th June, pmUnit 2 (PH2HP) – 20th May, pmUnit 3 (PH3HP) – 20th May, pm
Preparation for exams
Start now if you have not already
done so.
Start revising! You now need to learn the content for the
exam
Look through your book and revision guide to identify
topics you are less confident with.
Get help with these – don’t
struggle on your own, speak to
your teacher as soon as possible.
.
Find a revision technique that suits you. If you need some help
with this ask your teacher!
Producing revision notes that makes the content more
structured, concise and memorable is
very effective.
Mind maps are also a useful way of organising and
summarising each unit.
Give someone your notes and get them to test you. This is
the only way to find out if you really
know it.
Continue to revise and be tested until you are
confident you know the course content.
Attend revision sessions at school.
Now is the time to start practising
past exam questions and applying your knowledge.
Remember1. Ask for help with sections you
don’t understand.2. Learn it!3. Keep asking for help.
Revision Sessions and Revision guides
Revision Sessions : • Every Wedneday starting March 11th after school
Revision Guides• Available to buy for £2.75 – ask your Science
teacher.
• AQA website for the specification and past papers– Biology : http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology-4401– Chemistry: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-4402– Physics: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics-4403
• BBC Bitesize for AQA Core Science for excellent revision material and mini-tests– For Unit 1 in each subject use:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/– For Unit 2 in each subject use:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_aqa/– For Unit 3 in each subject use:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_aqa/
• Bubbl – make mindmaps online– https://bubbl.us/
Useful websites
Contact
If you would like any further information or help then please contact your son/daughter’s
Science teacher or myself (Daniel Rule, Head of Science: