S3 Chemistry

Course Content:

• Unit 1: Chemical changes and structure: Rate of reaction, chemical structure, atomic structure and bonding related to properties of materials, acids and bases.
• Unit 2: Nature’s chemistry: Fuels and energy, Fossil fuels, Hydrocarbons, cosmetic products.
• Unit 3: Chemistry in society: Properties of metals, nuclear chemistry, chemical analysis.

Assessment:

• A mixture of formative assessment tools in class to close gaps.
• Development of lab acumen and skills ato aid progression.
• Summative assessments following the completion of each unit.

Progression Pathway:

• National 4/5 Chemistry
• Higher Chemistry
• Advanced Higher Chemistry