Biology	Dr M. Comrie	Miss J. McIntyre	Ms R. Thomson
Chemistry	Mrs C. Bell	Miss Z. Chisholm	Dr C. Watson
Physics	Mr E. Palmer	Mr G. Saunders	Mrs A. Strachan

 

Broad General Education S1-S3 

Pupils in S1 and S2 are taught in mixed ability groupings for 3 periods a week covering Biological Systems, Materials and Forces and Electricity. It is a fast paced challenging course that includes fun active learning in all three discrete areas of science. All pupils will experience 3^rd level outcomes within the context of the eight science Significant Aspects of Learning. Health and wellbeing, numeracy and literacy outcomes are embedded throughout with the assessment of specific outcomes covered during the year. We assess knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas both formatively and summatively, along with the assessment of inquiry and investigative skills through practical investigation. Scientific analytical thinking skills are developed and assessed throughout by practise of problem solving activities. The course is designed to enthuse and engage through practical experience to support the development of scientific enquiry.

The S3 course offers more personalisation and choice, with pupils able to study either 1, 2 or all 3 of the discrete sciences. This creates a more in depth rich learning experience and allows a subject specialist to enhance the context of the learning within their own subject area.

Each S3 discrete science course is taught 2 periods per week throughout the year.

Senior Phase S4-S6

Progression pathways:

S4	S5	S6
N5 Physics N5 Chemistry N5 Biology	Higher Physics Higher Chemistry Higher Biology	Advanced Higher Physics Advanced Higher Chemistry Advanced Higher Biology
N3/4 Physics N3/4 Chemistry N3/4 Biology N3/4 Science	N4/5 Physics N4/5 Chemistry N4/5 Biology	Higher Physics Higher Chemistry Higher Biology N5 Laboratory Skills
	N5 Environmental Science

Full information on each course can be found in the Senior Phase Prospectus.