Aims
Learners will develop and apply knowledge and understanding of chemistry. Learners also develop an understanding of chemistry’s role in scientific issues and relevant applications of chemistry, including the impact these could make in society and the environment.
The Course is split into three units;
Chemical changes and structures.
Nature’s Chemistry.
Chemistry in Society.
Assessment
There is written assessment for each of these three units and learners are asked to write a report on an experiment that they carry out in class.
An extended assignment on a related area of Chemistry must be completed under exam conditions in class, then marked externally by the SQA.
The final grade for the course depends on both the final examination and the assignment grade combined.
Learners are Graded frm A to D.
Progression
If learners achieve a C or higher at National 5 then they can progress into Higher Chemistry.
Further Information
Further SQA information on this course can be accessed here.
Pupil resources can be found here on our glow resource site.
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