Biology Understanding Explain cell biology, human body systems, disease response, genetics, and ecology. Outcome: Understand how living organisms function, survive, and interact. Chemistry Knowledge Describe atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, rates, and environmental chemistry. Outcome: Apply chemical concepts to real-world materials, changes, and resources. Physics Principles Understand energy, electricity, forces, waves, atomic structure, and magnetism. Outcome: Use physical laws to explain everyday phenomena and technologies. Scientific Enquiry and Practical Skills Complete and apply learning from 21 required practicals. Outcome: Plan, conduct, and evaluate scientific investigations safely and accurately. Mathematical Application in Science Use equations, units, graphs, and calculations across all sciences. Outcome: Solve problems and interpret scientific data using maths skills. Critical Thinking and Communication Analyse data, interpret results, and construct logical scientific explanations. Outcome: Develop clear, evidence-based scientific reasoning. Awareness of Science in Society Explore applications of science in health, energy, environment, and industry. Outcome: Appreciate the relevance and responsibility of science in modern life. Double Award Certification Students receive two GCSE grades based on combined performance in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Overview:
GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (AQA) is a double award qualification, meaning students receive two GCSE grades upon completion. It is designed for students aged 14–16 and is suitable for both Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and Higher Tier (grades 4–9) candidates.
This course provides a balanced coverage of the three sciences: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and prepares students for A-level sciences or vocational science pathways. It follows the latest Department for Education content requirements and the Ofqual-assessed structure.
Content Summary
1. Biology Topics:
Cell biology
Organisation
Infection and response
Bioenergetics
Homeostasis and response
Inheritance, variation and evolution
Ecology
2. Chemistry Topics:
Atomic structure and the periodic table
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
Quantitative chemistry
Chemical changes
Energy changes
The rate and extent of chemical change
Organic chemistry
Chemical analysis
Chemistry of the atmosphere
Using resources
3. Physics Topics:
Energy
Electricity
Particle model of matter
Atomic structure
Forces
Waves
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Assessment Structure
Total Exams: 6 (two each in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes per paper
Marks per paper: 70
Weighting: Each paper contributes 16.7% to the overall grade
Question types: Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response
Assessment time: All exams are taken at the end of the course (linear assessment)
Practical Work
Students are required to complete 21 required practicals (7 in each science). These are assessed through questions in the final exams. Students do not submit coursework or lab reports, but they must understand and apply practical skills and techniques.
Cell biology,Cell structure,Eukaryotes and prokaryotes,Animal and plant cells,Cell specialization,Cell differentiation,Microscopy,Cell division,Chromosomes,Mitosis and the cell cycle,Stem cells,Transport in cells,Diffusion,Osmosis,Active transport
Organisation,Principles of organization,Animal tissues, organs and organ systems,The heart and blood vessels,Blood,Coronary heart disease,Health issues,The effect of lifestyle on some,Cancer,Plant tissues, organs and systems,Plant tissues,Plant organ syst
Infection and response,Communicable diseases,Communicable (infectious) diseases,Viral diseases,Bacterial diseases,Fungal diseases,Protist diseases,Human defence systems,Vaccination,Antibiotics and painkillers,Discovery and development of drugs
Bioenergetics,Photosynthesis,Photosynthetic reaction,Rate of photosynthesis,Uses of glucose from photosynthesis,Respiration,Aerobic and anaerobic respiration,Response to exercise,Metabolism
Homeostasis and response,Homeostasis,The human nervous system,Hormonal coordination in humans,Human endocrine system,Control of blood glucose concentration,Hormones in human reproduction,Contraception,The use of hormones to treat infertility (HT only),Fee
Inheritance, variation and evolution,Reproduction,Sexual and asexual reproduction,Meiosis,DNA and the genome,Genetic inheritance,Inherited disorders,Sex determination,Variation and evolution,Variation,Evolution,Selective breeding,Genetic engineering,Genet
Ecology,Adaptations, interdependence and competition,Communities,Abiotic factors,Biotic factors,Adaptations,Organisation of an ecosystem,Levels of organization,How materials are cycled,Biodiversity,Waste management,Land use,Deforestation,Global warming,Ma
Atomic structure and the periodic table,A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes,Atoms, elements and compounds,Mixtures,The development of the model of the atom (common content with physics), ,The periodic
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter,Chemical bonds,Ionic bonding,Ionic compounds,Covalent bonding,Metallic bonding,The three states of matter,State symbols,Properties of ionic compounds,Properties of small molecules,Polymers,Giant covalent st
Quantitative chemistry,Conservation of mass and balanced chemical equations,Relative formula mass,Mass changes when a reactant or product is a gas,Chemical measurements,Moles (HT only),Amounts of substances in equations (HT only),Using moles to balance eq
Chemical changes,Reactivity of metals,Metal oxides,The reactivity series,Extraction of metals and reduction,Oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons (HT only),Reactions of acids,Reactions of acids with metals,Neutralisation of acids and salt producti
Energy changes,Exothermic and endothermic reactions,Energy transfer during exothermic and endothermic reactions,Reaction profiles,The energy change of reactions (HT only)
The rate and extent of chemical change,Calculating rates of reactions,Factors which affect the rates of chemical reactions,Collision theory and activation energy,Catalysts,Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium,The effect of changing conditions on e
Organic chemistry,Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock,Crude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes,Fractional distillation and petrochemicals,Properties of hydrocarbons,Cracking and alkenes
Chemical analysis,Purity, formulations and chromatography,Pure substances,Formulations,Identification of common gases,Test for hydrogen,Test for oxygen,Test for carbon dioxide,Test for chlorine
Chemistry of the atmosphere,The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere,Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases,Greenhouse gases,Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
Using resources,Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water,Life cycle assessment and recycling,Life cycle assessment,Key ideas
Energy stores and systems,Changes in energy,Energy changes in systems,Power,Conservation and dissipation of energy,Energy transfers in a system,Efficiency,National and global energy resources
Electricity,Standard circuit diagram symbols,Electrical charge and current,Resistors,Series and parallel circuits,Domestic uses and safety,Power,Energy transfers in everyday appliances,The National Grid
Particle model of matter,Density of materials,Changes of state,Internal energy and energy transfers,Internal energy,Particle model and pressure,Particle motion in gases
Atomic structure,Atoms and isotopes,The structure of an atom,Mass number, atomic number and isotopes,Atoms and nuclear radiation,Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation,Nuclear equations,Radioactive contamination
Forces,Forces and their interactions,Gravity,Velocity,The distance–time relationship,Acceleration,Newton's First Law Second Law & Third Law,Momentum is a property of moving objects, Conservation of momentum
Waves,Properties of waves,Electromagnetic waves,Types of electromagnetic waves,Properties of electromagnetic waves 1,Properties of electromagnetic waves 2,Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves
Magnetism and electromagnetism,Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields,Poles of a magnet,Magnetic fields,The motor effect, Electromagnetism,Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only),Electric motors (HT only)
I am an experienced O level/IGCSE/GCSE AQA Physics teacher with a solid background in physics. With 4-5 years of teaching experience, I focus on making complex physics concepts accessible and engaging through hands-on experiments and real-world applications. My teaching approach blends theoretical learning with practical understanding, ensuring students are well-prepared for exams and inspired to explore careers in science. Passionate about staying updated on the latest scientific advancements, I aim to foster curiosity and a deep appreciation for physics in every student.
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