GCSE Science

Chemistry:

Atomic structure and the periodic table:

• Atoms, elements and compounds

• Mixture

• The development of the model of the atom

• Metals and non-metals

• What are Noble Gases?

Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter:

• Chemical Bonds: Ionic, Covalent and Metallic

• The three states of matter

• What are Polymers?

• Metals and alloys

• Diamond and graphite

• Nanoparticles

Chemical changes:

• The reactivity series

• Acids, alkalis and salts

• Titrations

• Electrolysis

Energy changes:

• Exothermic and endothermic reactions

• Chemical Cells and Fuel Cells

The rate and extent of chemical change:

• Rates of reaction

• Reversible Reactions

Organic chemistry:

• Crude oil and alkanes

• Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids

Chemical analysis:

• Identification of ions

Chemistry of the atmosphere:

• The Earth's early atmosphere

Using resources:

• Potable water

• Fertilisers and the Haber process

Physics:

Energy:

• Changes in Energy Stores

• Work, Power and Efficiency

• Energy and Heating

• Energy Resources

Electricity:

• Electric Current and Circuits

• Static Electricity

Particle model of matter:

• Particle Model of Matter

Atomic structure:

• Atomic structure

Forces:

• Forces

Waves:

• Waves

Magnetism and Electromagnetism:

• Magnetism

Space:

• Space

Biology:

Cell Biology:

• Cell Structure

• Cell Division

• Transport in Cells

Organisation:

• The Human Digestive System

• The heart and blood vessels

• Plant Organisation

• Non-communicable Diseases

Infection and response:

• Pathogens, Bacteria, Viruses, and Communicable Diseases

• Monoclonal antibodies

• Plant-disease

Bionergetics:

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

Homeostasis and response:

• Homeostasis in humans

• The human endocrine system

• Variation

• Adaptations