Key Stage 4 Triple Science

Biology

Within the Biology GCSE all Combined Science content is covered alongside extra content within each unit. This includes (not a complete list)

  • Key Concepts in Biology – Brain and Eye – structure and function
  • Cells and Control – Advantages and Disadvantages of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
  • Genetics – Protein Synthesis; Genetic Variation dur to Coding/Non-coding DNA; the work of Mendel; Sex-linked Genetic Disorders and Blood Groups (Codominance and Multiple Alleles)
  • Natural Selection and Genetic Modification – the work of Darwin and Wallace; evidence for evolution from the Pentadactyl Limb; Demands on Agriculture.
  • Health, Disease and the Development of Medicines – Virus Life Cycle, Plant Diseases and Defences; Aseptic Technique; Advantages and Disadvantages of Immunisation; Monoclonal antibodies.
  • Plant Structure and their Functions – Leaf Structure
  • Animal Coordination, Control and Homeostasis – Thermoregulations; Osmoregulation; Kidney Function.
  • Exchange and Transport in Animals – Fick’s Law.
  • Ecosystems and Material Cycles – Efficiency of Energy Transfers; Food Security; Indicator Species and Pollution; Food Preservation and Composting

Chemistry

Within the Chemistry GCSE all Combined Science content is covered alongside extra units.

  • Separate Chemistry 1 – Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion, Quantitative Analysis, Dynamic Equilibrium, Chemical Cells and Fuel Cells
  • Separate Chemistry 2 – Qualitative Analysis: Test for Ions, Hydrocarbons, Polymers, Bulk and Surface Properties of Matter including Nanoparticles

Physics

Within the Physics GCSE all Combined Science content is covered alongside extra units.

  • Astronomy
  • Static Electricity