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Staff Mr. Andrew Carpenter - Head of Chemistry
  Mrs. Angela Stephenson - Teacher of Chemistry
  Mr. Marc Curran - Teacher of Chemistry
  Mr. Neil Cameron - Teacher of Chemistry

 

Statement about Chemistry

Statement about subject, departmental ethos/mission statement

 
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Chemistry is a very useful subject to have and is a popular choice along with the traditional subjects of Biology and Physics, but is also popular for those wishing to continue with a science, and is often taken with Arts and Humanities subjects.
  
 
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Chemistry is one of the broadest subject areas ranging from drug developments to the structure of the atom.
  
 
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Chemistry knowledge is increasing at an alarming rate. New techniques such as optical isomers with chiral drugs and analytical chemistry give us new tools for understanding how we can develop new drugs and treatments. Development of new structures through Nanotechnology.  

Overview of GCSE
Chemistry GCSE can be taken alongside Biology and Physics resulting in 2 x GCSE grades, or it can be studied as the triple award resulting in 3 x GCSE’s

Year 10 Science B
Examined in Jan
Examined in June
Weighting %
Total Mark
Written Examination
C1
C2
66.6
120
Coursework
‘Can-Do’ tasks and Science in the news
33.3
60

Year 11 Additional Science B
Examined in Jan
Examined in June
Weighting %
Total Mark
Written Examination
C3
C4
66.6
120
Coursework
Research study, Data Task and Practical Skills
33.3
60

Chemistry B
Examinations
Weighting %
Total Mark
Written Examination Yr 10
C3
C4
66.6
120
Written Examination Year 11
Research study, Data Task and Practical Skills
33.3
60
The coursework module is assessed by one of the following:
Unit 3 ‘Can-Do’ tasks and report on Science in the News
33.3
60
Unit 4 Research Study, Data Task and Practical Skills
33.3
60

 

Overview of A’Level    
  AS consists of 3 modules:
AS A2
  Atoms, bonds and groups (F321)
30 15
  Chains, energy and resources (F322)
50 25
  Practical Skills in Chemistry 1 20 10
A2 consists of 3 modules:    
  Rings, polymers and analysis (F324)
  15
  Equilibria, energetics and elements (F325)
  25
  Practical Skills in Biology 2   10
       

Trips and Visits and other interesting events offered in Chemistry

 
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Year 12 take part in the annual Sixth Form Science Quiz
 
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Various speakers from drug development to analytical chemistry
 
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Year 12 trip to Plymouth University to look at analytical techniques.
 
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Chemistry Olympiad
 
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RSC workshops
What do our Chemists Do?
 
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Analytical Scientist
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Marine Biology
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 Forestry
 
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Biochemistry
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Zoology
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Conservation
 
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Lawyer
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Dentistry
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Pharmachemical industry
 
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Medicine
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Agricultural Management
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Forensic Science
 
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Natural Sciences
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Teaching
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Nursing
 
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Physiotherapy
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Veterinary Science
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Technician
 
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Sports Science
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Food Industry
    
 
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 Surf Science
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Agriculture .... The list is endless!