Science - Year 10

Three periods per week

The Year 10 Science course forms the second part of a two year programme which covers the National Curriculum for Science.

Students will be encouraged to develop their scientific skills and attitudes, acquire knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Planet Earth and there will be opportunities to develop the key competencies and to strengthen their Science Capabilities. These are gathering and interpreting data, using and critiquing evidence, interpreting representations (diagrams, models etc.) and engaging with Science. Students be encouraged to carry out practical investigations in small groups with their classmates.

Students will study the following topics:

• Atomic Science
  Students will learn about how the make up of different atoms gives matter its properties.

• Genetics and Evolution
  Students will learn about inheritance and the study of genetics. They will see how the genetic code is shared by all life and how life has evolved on Earth.

• Force and Motion

       Students will learn about forces and the study of motion. They will complete experiments         that demonstrate the fundamentals of mechanics.

• Geology
  Students will learn about the structure of the Earth and how different landforms formed.

• Carbon compounds and Climate Change

Students will learn about the causes and the impacts of climate change. They will conduct experiments looking at the properties and effects of different fuels.

Each unit of work will be assessed and included in the end of year report. The different topics will be assessed by a range of tasks including written tests, research projects and practical tasks.

Course Costs: Please be aware that this course has an associated cost. You will be requested to make a contribution connected to its delivery of approximately $20 for a workbook. There are stationery costs associated with this course.