KS4 Science

Overview

Students will explore the wonders of the natural world, the explosiveness of chemical reactions and the physical properties of our universe. All students in years 10 and 11 at UTC Leeds will study either Combined Science, or students can choose the option of separate science (biology, chemistry and physics as separate GCSEs). In both routes, students develop analytical and enquiry skills through practical work.  They will plan and carry out scientific practicals, as well analysing and reflecting on their results.

GCSE Combined Science – Triology

Exam board: AQA

Year 10

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in Paper 1 for biology, chemistry and physics:

Year 11

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in Paper 2 for biology, chemistry and physics:

GCSE Biology (separates)

Exam board: AQA

Year 10

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in biology Paper 1:

• Cell biology
• Organisation
• Infection and response
• Bioenergetics

Year 11

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in biology Paper 2:

• Homeostasis and response
• Inheritance, variation and evolution
• Ecology
• Key ideas

GCSE Chemistry (separates)

Exam board: AQA

Year 10

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in chemistry Paper 1:

• Atomic structure and the periodic table
• Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
• Quantitative chemistry
• Chemical changes
• Energy changes

Year 11

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in chemistry Paper 2:

• The rate and extent of chemical change
• Organic chemistry
• Chemical analysis
• Chemistry of the atmosphere
• Using resources

GCSE Physics (separates)

Exam board: AQA

Year 10

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in physics Paper 1:

• Energy
• Electricity
• Particle model of matter
• Atomic structure

Year 11

Students will cover topics that will be assessed in physics Paper 2:

• Forces
• Waves
• Magnetism and electromagnetism
• Space physics (physics only)

Staff and Contact Details:

Alex Berry, Assistant Principal alex.berry@utcleeds.co.uk

Hannah Parmley

Useful Links

https://www.s-cool.co.uk/

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/z98jmp3

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce/chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/

http://www.iop.org/

http://www.rsc.org/