CORE Physics (Separate Science) This qualification develops scientific understanding, problem-solving, and mathematical skills. Students explore the principles of energy, forces, waves, electricity, and the structure of matter while learning to apply physics to real- world contexts, interpret data, and carry out investigations. GCSE Physics provides a strong foundation for further study in science, engineering, technology, and related careers.
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Combined Science (Double Award) This qualification develops scientific understanding across biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Students learn to apply scientific principles to real-world contexts, interpret and analyse data, and carry out practical investigations. GCSE Combined Science: Synergy awards two GCSE grades and provides a strong foundation for further study in science, healthcare, engineering, and related careers.
Main Areas of Content The course is divided into the following topics:
Course Details: AQA GCSE Combined Science: Synergy
Main Areas of Content The course is divided into the following topics: 1. Energy
I. Qualification Code: 8465 II. Assessment Structure:
1. Building Blocks for Understanding • The fundamentals of science across biology, chemistry, and physics,
Course Details: AQA GCSE Physics I. Qualification Code: 8463 II. Assessment Structure: • Paper 1: Energy, Electricity, Particle Model, Atomic Structure Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Marks: 100 Weighting: 50% Format: Written exam; multiple choice, structured, short answer, and extended response questions Tiering: Foundation and Higher tiers available • Paper 2: Forces, Waves, Magnetism & Electromagnetism, Space Physics D uration: 1 hour 45 minutes M arks: 100 Weighting: 50% F ormat: Written exam; multiple choice, structured, short answer, and extended response questions Tiering: Foundation and Higher tiers available Potential Trips and Enrichment • Science Oxford Planetarium visits or astronomy evenings • STEM workshops focusing on engineering or renewable energy • Physics masterclasses or competitions (e.g., Physics Olympiad) • V isits to Formula 1 teams • Engineering Visits to power stations, wind farms, or transport hubs
Four papers each 1hour 45 mins in duration Foundation and Higher Tier Papers Available Format: Written exam; multiple choice, structured, short answer, and extended response questions Potential Trips and Enrichment • STEM workshops and science fairs • Fieldwork in ecology or environmental science • Visits to science museums and research centres • University science taster days or masterclasses • Opportunities to engage in national science competitions
• Energy changes, conservation, resources, and transfers.
including atoms, cells, energy, and basic chemical reactions.
2. Electricity • Circuit components, current, potential difference, resistance, and domestic electricity. 3. Particle Model of Matter • S tates of matter, internal energy, specific heat capacity, and latent heat. 4. Atomic Structure • Atomic models, radiation, nuclear energy, and background radiation. 5. Forces • Motion, Newton’s laws, forces in balance, momentum, and pressure. 6. Waves • Properties of waves, reflection, refraction, the electromagnetic spectrum, and sound. 7. Magnetism and Electromagnetism • M agnetic fields, electromagnets, motors, and transformers. 8. Space Physics (Separate Science only) • Solar system, life cycle of stars, red shift, and the expanding universe.
2. Transport Over Larger Distances • Transport in plants and animals, the circulatory system, respiration, and energy transfer. 3. Interactions with the Environment • Ecology, ecosystems, human impact on the environment, and sustainability. 4. Explaining Change • Genetics, natural selection, evolution, and chemical and physical changes. 5. Interactions Over Small and Large Distances • F orces, waves, electromagnetism, and energy resources. 6. Movement and Interactions • M otion, forces in balance, electricity, and particle models. 7. Guiding Spaceship Earth Towards a Sustainable Future • Global challenges, environmental science, and sustainable energy solutions.
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