Science
| Subject: | Science |
| Contact: | Mr A Jones |
Overview
Science A Levels at QPHS are popular subjects taught by subject specialists. All subjects follow the AQA specification which combine a mix of challenging theory and rigorous practical work. Many of our students go onto to study science and STEM based subjects at university.
Overview – Biology
At Key Stage 5, we currently follow the AQA A Level Biology specification (7401/7402). The course covers all aspects of biological science ranging from cell structure to genetics to ecosystems. Students study Biology over 9 hours per fortnight and co-taught by two teachers.
Curriculum Content
| Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
Maths Work, Biological Molecules, Cells, Exchange Molecules |
Immune System, Relationships between Organisms |
Energy Transfers |
|
13 |
Photosynthesis, Nutrient cycles, Food chains |
Response, Genetics and Ecosystems |
Revision |
Overview – Chemistry
At Key Stage 5, we currently follow the AQA A Level Chemistry specification (7404/7405). The course covers all aspects of chemical science across Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Students study Chemistry over 9 hours per fortnight and co-taught by two teachers.
Curriculum Content
| Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
Atomic Structure, Bonding, Intro to Organic, Amount of Subs, Energetics |
All Organic, Kinetics, Equilibria, Kc, Redox |
Organic Analysis, Group 2 and Group 7, Properties of Period 3 and Chromatography |
|
13 |
Acids and Bases, Organic, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry |
Organic, NMR, Organic Synthesis, Transition Metals, Rates |
Revision |
Overview – Physics
At Key Stage 5, we currently follow the AQA A Level Physics specification (7407/7408). The course covers all aspects of physical science ranging from Forces to Electricity to Radioactivity. Students study Physics over 9 hours per fortnight and co-taught by two teachers. During Year 13, students follow an optional module.
Curriculum Content
| Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
Particles, Quantum Physics, Waves | Electricity, Mechanics | Materials, Further Mechanics, Capacitance |
|
13 |
Gravitational Fields, Electric Fields, Thermal Physics, Nuclear Physics |
Magnetic Fields and Astrophysics |
Revision |
Enrichment opportunities:
Key Stage 5 Revision Sessions: Days vary
Useful websites to support learning
