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Science\u00a0Department<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Brief summary of the aims of the department:<\/td>\n\n
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  • To provide a stimulating learning environment in which pupils can discover the exciting world of Science<\/li>\n
  • To develop pupils\u2019 interest and enjoyment of the Sciences.<\/li>\n
  • To develop pupils\u2019 scientific skills, knowledge and understanding of the world around them.<\/li>\n
  • To develop the ability of pupils to apply these scientific skills, knowledge and understanding to everyday situations.<\/li>\n
  • To develop the ability of pupils to solve scientific problems.<\/li>\n
  • To develop pupils\u2019 practical skills in science in line with appropriate safety guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Courses \/ subjects delivered at all stages:<\/td>\n\n
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  • BGE Science<\/li>\n
  • National 4 to AH Biology<\/li>\n
  • National 4 to AH Chemistry<\/li>\n
  • National 4 to AH Physics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BGE topics covered:<\/td>\nS1\u00a0Science<\/p>\n

Term 1<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • States of Matter<\/li>\n
  • Cells, Reproduction & Genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Term 2<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Forces & Electricity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Term 3<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        S2 Science<\/span><\/p>\n

        Term 1<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Acids, Alkalis & Metals<\/li>\n
        • Biotechnology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Term 2<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Light & Sound<\/li>\n
          • Periodic table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Term 3<\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Astro Biology & Heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              S3 Biology<\/span><\/p>\n

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              • Life on Earth<\/li>\n
              • Cell Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                S3 Chemistry<\/span><\/p>\n

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                • Chemical Change & Structure<\/li>\n
                • Natures Chemistry<\/li>\n
                • Chemistry in Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  S3 Physics<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • Waves & Radiation<\/li>\n
                  • Dynamics & Space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Web Links:<\/td>\n\n