Science Information Evening Mr D Page Head of Science d.page@Ormesby.outwood.com

What courses do we run? Route A: Separate Sciences Biology (2 exams) Chemistry (2 exams) Physics (2 exams) Route B: Combined Sciences AQA Trilogy (6 exams- 2 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Physics)

Content - Biology Cell biology Organisation Infection and response Bioenergetics Homeostasis and response Inheritance, variation and evolution Ecology

Content - Chemistry Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter Quantitative chemistry Chemical changes Energy changes The rate and extent of chemical change Organic chemistry Chemical analysis Chemistry of the atmosphere Using resources

Content - Physics Energy Electricity Particle model of matter Atomic structure Forces Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism (Space)

Additional requirements Each paper will also assess elements of: Working Scientifically Mathematical Skills (B10%:C20%:P30%) Concepts and Principles Key ideas Required practical activities

Working Scientifically Development of scientific thinking Experimental skills and strategies Analysis and evaluation Scientific vocabulary, quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature

Mathematical skills

Mathematical skills

Mathematical skills

Required Practical Activities 7 for each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics Focus on different apparatus and techniques Exams will include questions (15%) that assume students’ have completed the practical work

Equations Students are required to learn 21 equations What is the equation that links A, B and C? Use your equation to calculate B

What do we offer? 6+ lessons per week Option lessons 1-2-1 tuition VMG After-School Science Enrichment Science Revision guides

The revision guides

The revision guides

What do we want? Students: Commitment and perseverance Positive attitude Parents: Support and challenge Encouragement

Key dates Mock exam dates (provisional) This week and next week (3x 1hr 45min exams) This week and next week (3x 1hr 15min exams) After Christmas (6x 1hr 15min exams) Final exams start in May

133 Days!