{"id":61,"date":"2024-11-29T14:57:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T14:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:45:16","slug":"science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/curriculum\/science\/","title":{"rendered":"Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Science<\/h1>\n<table style=\"align-items: flex-start;justify-content: flex-start;margin-top: 0px;padding-top: 0px;border: none;border-collapse: collapse;width: 90%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border: none\">\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0;width: 50%\">\n<h2>Staff<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Jemma Hill &#8211; Acting Faculty Head<\/li>\n<li>Lyndsey Cox<\/li>\n<li>Beth Ferguson<\/li>\n<li>Linda Gibson<\/li>\n<li>Pamela Keir<\/li>\n<li>Rod McCauley<\/li>\n<li>Emily Spalding<\/li>\n<li>Ruairi McKay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;padding: 0\">\n<h2>News<\/h2>\n<p><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/09\/19\/build-an-atom-class-competition\/\">Build an Atom Class Competition<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/09\/10\/royal-navy-stem-event\/\">Royal Navy STEM Event<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/09\/03\/who-done-it\/\">Who done it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/05\/15\/industrials-cadets-bronze-challenge-2025\/\">Industrials Cadets Bronze Challenge 2025<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/05\/15\/2095\/\">Science Centre and &#8220;All Energy&#8221; Conference<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/02\/12\/exciting-stem-work-experience-opportunities-for-students\/\">Exciting STEM Work Experience Opportunities for S5 Pupils<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/02\/11\/stem-in-action-students-gain-insight-at-leidos-headquarters\/\">STEM in Action: Students Gain Insight at Leidos Headquarters<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2025\/02\/04\/eco-schools-green-flag\/\">ECO-SCHOOLS GREEN FLAG!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Introduction to the Science Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class=\"tm6\"><span class=\"tm7\">At King&#8217;s Park Secondary, our Science Faculty is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for discovery in all of our students. We offer a broad and dynamic curriculum that covers the core areas of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with the aim of fostering a deep understanding of the natural world and the scientific principles that shape it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tm6\"><span class=\"tm7\">Our team of enthusiastic and highly qualified teachers is committed to providing engaging lessons that are both challenging and rewarding. We use a range of hands-on experiments and real-world applications to bring science to life, making it accessible and exciting for every student, regardless of their background or level of ability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tm6\"><span class=\"tm7\">Whether you are exploring the mysteries of the human body, investigating chemical reactions, or delving into the laws of physics, the Science Faculty at\u00a0King&#8217;s Park Secondary\u00a0is here to support you every step of the way. We believe that science is not only about learning facts but also about developing the skills to think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>S1-S3 BGE<\/h2>\n<p>Our Broad General Education (BGE) Science course offers students in S1 to S3 a diverse and engaging introduction to science. In <strong>S1<\/strong> and <strong>S2<\/strong>, students explore key topics in biology, chemistry, and physics, including Cells and DNA, Chemical Reactions, The Human Body, Electricity, and more. By <strong>S3<\/strong>, students specialise in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, studying topics such as cell structure, genetic engineering, motion, and electricity. The course focuses on developing scientific skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and independent learning.<\/p>\n<h2>Senior School<\/h2>\n<p>In the Senior Phase (S4-S6), students deepen their understanding of science and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chemistry<\/strong> (National 4 to Advanced Higher): Topics range from chemical reactions and acids to organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physics<\/strong> (National 4 to Advanced Higher): Students explore forces, energy, electricity, waves, and advanced topics like quantum physics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biology<\/strong> (National 4 to Advanced Higher): Topics include cell structure, genetics, human biology, and advanced areas like molecular biology and biotechnology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These courses prepare students for future studies and careers in science, engineering, and medicine.<\/p>\n<h2>Senior Phase Course Overview<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the courses delivered within the Science faculty please use the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/kingsparksecondary\/uploads\/sites\/11894\/2026\/01\/14134501\/SP-Course-Overview-Science-Dec-25.pdf\">Course Overview &#8211; Science<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Useful Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45912.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Physics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45861.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Chemistry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/sqa\/45910.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SQA Biology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/articles\/28WzTm9Bxn6Z440Vt8jBtK\/bitesize-science-for-secondary-ages-11-to-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Bitesize<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Science Staff Jemma Hill &#8211; Acting Faculty Head Lyndsey Cox Beth Ferguson Linda Gibson Pamela Keir Rod McCauley Emily Spalding Ruairi McKay News Introduction to the Science Faculty At King&#8217;s Park Secondary, our Science Faculty is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for discovery in all of our students. 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