Combined Sciences
AQA GCSE Trilogy
Outline of Subject
Science has something to offer every student, whatever their aspirations are. From trainee chef to nuclear physicist, construction apprentice to cancer researcher, everyone needs some level of relevant scientific understanding. Students studying Combined Science will cover the three main disciplines of science: biology, chemistry and physics. This course will provide great preparation for AS and A-level.
What will I learn?
| Year | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| 10 |
ORGANISMS Organisation of plants and animals |
ECOSYSTEMS Adaptations, interdependence and competition |
GENES Variation and evolution Genetics and evolution |
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MATTER Structure and bonding Molecules and matter |
REACTIONS Chemical calculations |
BIOLOGICAL RESPONSES Human nervous system Hormonal coordination |
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FORCES Motion |
ELECTROMAGNETISM Electricity in the home |
EARTH Electrolysis Earth’s atmosphere |
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PARTICLES AT WORK Radioactivity |
ENERGY Energy resources |
WAVES Electromagnetic waves |
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| 11 |
ORGANISMS Infection and response |
ECOSYSTEMS Organising an ecosystem Biodiversity and ecosystems |
REVISION AND STUDENTS SIT GCSE EXAMINATION |
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MATTER Chemical analysis |
Revision and exam preparation | ||
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FORCES Forces and motion |
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ELECTROMAGNETISM Electromagnets |
How will I learn?
Science is a set of ideas about the material world. Working scientifically is the sum of all the activities that scientists do; they are woven through the specification, written papers and we have planned the course around them. We also want learners to understand the processes of scientific activity as well as the ideas to which it leads, to know how the ideas that explain things in the world around us have been arrived at, not just what these ideas are. 10% of the biology paper, 20% of the chemistry papers and 30% of the physics papers will be mathematical skills. The use of mathematical language in explanations, applications and evaluations will be required. Students will require Key Stage 3 level knowledge of mathematics. Practical experiments are at the heart of Science; there are 16 required practicals, and student knowledge and understanding of these practicals will be examined in the final papers.
Where will it take me?
Career opportunities in Science include: Astronomer; Biochemist; Animal Technician; Lab
Technician; Botanist; Microbiologist; Pharmacy Technician; Zoologist; Fingerprint Officer; Medical
Secretary; Vet; Sport Psychologist; Forensic Scientist; Crime Scene Investigator; Environmental Analyst; Medical Laboratory Assistant
Further information:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464