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| Chemistry is the study of materials - what they are made of, how they interact with each other and their surroundings and the role they play in living things. Chemistry occupies a central position in Science linking disciplines from mathematics to medicine and affects every aspect of our lives. The subject at AS and A - level builds on the knowledge and understanding of Chemistry represented in the G.C.S.E Science: Double Award or G.C.S.E. Science: Chemistry The study of Science at KS3 is the foundation for progress in Chemistry at G.C.S.E. and AS and A - level. |
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All junior forms follow the Northern Ireland curriculum for Science at Key Stage 3.
The programme of study ( P 0 S ) covers four attainment targets. Attainment target 1 (A T I): Experimental and Investigative Science.
Attainment target
2 (A T 2): BIOLOGY Living Organisms and Life Processes Attainment target 3 (A T 3 ) : CHEMISTRY Materials and their uses Attainment target 4 (A T 4 ) : PHYSICS Physical processes In Experimental and Investigative Science ( A T 1 ) pupils are encouraged to develop their experimental and investigative skills and their understanding of Science through systematic experimentation and investigation. Work within Attainment Target 1 is introduced through knowledge and understanding covered within Attainment Targets 2,3,and 4.
The Key Stage 3 course is set out as 3 separate areas of Science to give a balance of Biology( A T 2) Chemistry (A T 3) and Physics (A T 4) in each of the Key Stage 3 years.. The course is taught as an integrated Science Course.
List of Topics List of Topics Year 8
1. Investigating Science .
2. Making and using materials
3. Energy
4. The variety of life
5. Forces
6. Acids and Alkalis
7. Growing up
8. Magnetism and Electricity
9. Matter
10. Environment
11. Rocks
12. Sight and Sound Year 9
13. Populations
14. Using Forces.
15. Elements
16. Food and Digestion
17. Earth and space
18. Staying Alive
19. Sight and Sound.
20. Water.
21. Energy .
22. Chemical Reactions
23. Electricity
24. Plants at Work |
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This specification is designed to promote continuity, coherence and progression within the study of Chemistry. The specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed within the Key Stage 3 Northern Ireland Curriculum Programme of study for Science.
The main aims of the course are to encourage students to : ·Acquire a systematic body of scientific knowledge, and skills needed to apply this in new and changing situations in a range of domestic, industrial and environmental context;
Acquire an understanding of scientific ideas, how they develop, the factors which may affect their development and their power and limitations;
Plan and carry out a range of investigations, considering and evaluating critically their own data and that obtained from other sources, using ICT where appropriate;
Evaluate in terms of their scientific knowledge and understanding, the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments., including those related to the environment, personal health and quality of life, considering ethical issues where appropriate; ·
Select, organise and present information clearly and logically, using appropriate scientific terms and conventions, using ICT where appropriate. Examination StructureASSESSMENT and EXAMINATIONS Topic Tests At the end of each topic there is a short written test.
Each topic is given a mark out of 10 and this is recorded by the student in his workbook in the self-assessment section. House Examinations Students also sit formal Christmas and Summer (house) examinations in each year. Percentage mark, class average, class place and grade are reported to parents in the twice-yearly report.
Coursework The scheme for coursework assessment is based on the Programme of Study for experimental and investigative Science at Key Stage 4. Students are assessed in three skill areas. ·
Planning experimental procedure
·Obtaining evidence Interpreting and evaluating Framework for Assessment This can consist of (1) Whole investigation in which the student attempts all 3 skill areas. (2) Experimental task in which one or two skill areas are attempted.
The minimum requirement is one whole investigation from which all marks count. G.C.S.E. written examination At the end of the two-year course students sit two written papers.
The GCSE grade awarded is determined by performance in the coursework and written examination papers as set out in the summary table |
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AS and A-Level Chemistry builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed within G.C.S.E. Chemistry or G.C.S.E. Double Award Science. The main aims of the course is to encourage students to:
1. Develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Chemistry;
2. Develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment;
3. Develop an awareness of the use of IT and instrumentation in Chemistry;
4. Appreciate the contributions of Chemistry to society;
5. Sustain and develop their enjoyment of and interest in Chemistry.
Structure of the Course. The course comprises six modules, three of which are taken in the AS year and three in the final year.
Module 1: Written paper 1 hours 30 minutes (17.5%) This includes the study of chemical calculations, atomic structure, chemical bonding and practical work involving titration's.
Module 2: Written paper 1 hours 30 minutes (17.5%) This includes the study of organic chemistry (alkanes and alkenes) and physical chemistry topics of equilibrium, and kinetics.
Module 3: Practical examination 2 hours 30 minutes (15%) This includes a titration exercise and analytical chemistry. .
Module 4: Written paper 1 hour 15 minutes (15%) This includes the study of further physical chemistry topics (equilibrium and kinetics), further organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry to include major manufacturing processes (sulphurlc, nitric and phosphoric acid).
Module 5: Written Paper I hour 15 minutes (15%) This includes the study of analytical techniques e.g. mass spectrometry, transition metal chemistry and further organic chemistry (aromatic chemistry)
Module 6: Written Paper 1 hour 30 minutes (13.3%) and Coursework (6. 7%) The written paper is a synoptic paper that examines mainly modules 4 and 5 .
The coursework assesses practical skills and involves volumetric analysis (titrations), organic analysis and inorganic analysis.
Students wishing to study Chemistry at AS or A - Level should have a minimum of grade B in G. C.S.E. Chemistry. Students who have a BB in Double Award Science will be considered. |
- Annual visit of S4 chemistry students to Chemistry Department Queens University
- Annual visit to 'Chemistry at Work' exhibition, Belfast
- Participation in the Irish Chemistry Olympiad competition at Dublin City University and the United Kingdom Chemistry Olympiad competition
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