Chemistry
Curriculum
Introduction
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Sixth Form Courses
A.Murray
Subject Performance Leader
Key Skills & Understanding:
vocabulary · grammar · analysis & contextualising · inference & interpretation · source referencing · historical context · communication · explanation · knowledge & retention · critical thinking · cultural awareness
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Science
Y7 | Key Stage 3
Chemistry
KS3
7
YEAR
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Y8 | Key Stage 3
Science
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Independent Study
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8
YEAR
Y9 | Key Stage 3
Chemistry
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Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
9
YEAR
Chemistry
GCSE
Options Booklet
Revision Guides
Exam information
Extra Curricular & Trips
KS4
C3
Structure and
Bonding
States of matter
Ionic, covalent & metallic bonding Giant and
simple structures Fullerenes and graphene
Properties of giant and simple structures
The students are given a homework book, either higher tier or foundation tier based on their Kimberley School Target.
The students will be allocated pages to complete in this book for homework, which correspond to the lessons taught in class. In addition, questions may be set covering the following areas:
Help them revise using revision cards.
C4
Mole calculations using relative formula mass
Isotopes
Convert between moles, mass and formula
mass
Balancing equations
Calculating concentrations of solutions
Long answer questions.
• Practical write-ups.
• Revision & flashcards.
• Key words.
Help them revise from
the classwork books.
Ensure they complete
homework on time.
Encourage them to ask
their teachers for help if
they are stuck
Chemistry
Y10 | Key Stage 4
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
10
YEAR
C5
Chemical
Changes
Reactivity series of metals Reduction and oxidation Displacement reactions Extracting metals
Acids reactions – making salts Strong and weak acids pH curves
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C6
Electrolysis
Electrolysis uses
Half equations
Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds and aqueous solutions Extraction of aluminium Oxidation and reduction
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C7
Energy changes
Exothermic and endothermic Calorimetry Activation energy, bond breaking and bond breaking
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C8
Rates and
equilibrium
Calculating the rate of reaction Collision theory
Temperature, surface area, concentration, catalysts
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"C9
Crude oil and fuels"
"Fractional distillation of crude oil Hydrocarbons
and alkanes and their properties
Complete and incomplete combustion Cracking
and alkenes"
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C8 cont..
Rates and
equilibrium
Reversible reactions and equilibria Dynamic equilibria and Le Chatelier’s Principle
The students are given a homework book, either higher tier or foundation tier based on their Kimberley School Target.
The students will be allocated pages to complete in this book for homework, which correspond to the lessons taught in class. In addition, questions may be set covering the following areas:
Help them revise using revision cards.
Help them revise from the classwork books.
Ensure they complete homework on time. Encourage them to ask their teachers for help if they are stuck
C9
Crude oil and
fuels
Fractional distillation of crude oil Hydrocarbons and alkanes and their properties.
Complete and incomplete combustion Cracking and alkenes
• Long answer questions
• Practical write-ups.
• Revision & flashcards.
• Key words.
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C12
Chemical Analysis
Formulations, mixtures, percentage compositions of components
Chromatography and Rf values Testing for gases
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"C15
Using our resources"
"Rusting
Alloys
Polymer properties
Glass, ceramics and composites
Making ammonia – the Haber process."
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Chemistry
Y11 | Key Stage 4
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Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
11
YEAR
Chemistry
A LEVEL
KS5
Step Up to Sixth Form
Revision Guides
Exam information
Extra Curricular & Trips
Chemistry at KS5
Chemistry is the science of reactions and materials. Chemists are responsible for the manufacture of thousands of materials e.g. pharmaceuticals, clothing, polymers and all the latest materials such as those used for stealth technology. Chemists also use spectroscopic techniques to ana lyse molecules and atoms e.g. to detect forged paintings, drug testing, purifying medicines and determining the formula of unknown compounds.
12&13
YEARS
Who is it for?
A level Chemistry is aimed at Students who have an interest in the further study of Chemistry, or a career that requires Chemistry e.g. Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Forensics and even teaching! It can also be used for entry into other careers such as scientific research, banking, law, teaching, etc.
What will i study?
Starting in September 2015, the system of Science A Levels (biology, chemistry, physics) in England and Wales underwent radical change, with the government replacing the AS/A2 system which has been in existence since 2000.
How will the new A Level system be different from the present one?
Science A-Levels have moved to a linear structure where all the work completed in Year 12 and 13 will be examined at the end of Year 13.
Course Content:
Module 1:
Module 1: Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry
This module covers the practical skills that students will develop throughout the course
Y12/13 Guide to Independent Learning
Chemistry at KS5
After each lesson you should:
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Review your lesson notes and highlight anything that you do not understand so that you can ask about this in the next lesson
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Glue in and label any handouts from the lesson
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Check that the linguistic or literary terms used in the lesson (or used on any handout) are added to your glossary book.
Each fortnight you should:
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Each fortnight you should:
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Complete further background reading on the texts you are studying in class. This might include using YouTube or Google or a podcast to learn more about the scenes / chapters / poems you read in class.
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Be proactive when completing your background reading - add any extra or interesting information to your notes
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Below are some particularly useful sites for elements of the course Website: Find a ‘walk through’ of the different exams. Interactive quiz on terms.
www.cliffnotes.com Great for plot summaries and character analysis of the texts we study https://www.cram.com/flashcards/a-level-english-literature-andlanguage- terminology-6718949
Great for checking that your terms are correct.
At least once per half-term you should:
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Carry out a book/ folder cleanse. Ensure work is in a sensible order (chronological or by theme) and that sections are clearly divided ( e.g. different teachers / different topics / assessments v class work)
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Identify any missing work and take steps to fill gaps – liaise with a trusted study partner or your teacher
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Review the work you have done over the half-term and make some active revision resources. Examples may include glossaries, mindmaps, flash cards, flow diagrams, quizzes, mood boards, drawings for understanding … be creative! It might be a good idea to produce quotation reminders /revision resources
Throughout the year you should:
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Complete past paper questions with mark schemes from the Eduqas website. You should work through these questions to test your knowledge and critically assess your work using the mark schemes. This will be most useful in the run up to your mock exams and Summer exams. Keep up with your own personal reading. An English student should be reading a wide variety of texts, improving your knowledge and understanding of genres and the writer’s craft.
Where can this subject take me?
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Students of may wish to progress to a number of related courses that offer such specializations as:
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Further Education or vocation based training would significantly help towards freelance practices or careers in:
Pharmacology
For more information of post-school progression please check out our dedicated Careers Page for related links and guidance.
For more information on this course throughout all key stages please contact Mr A.Murray
a.murray@kimberleyschool.co.uk
