Y11 Combined Science

Below you will find information on what you have covered during your course and how you will be assessed.

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Biology Paper 1

Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells HT
Describe types & uses of microscopes
Calculate magnification
Describe how substances are transport into and out of cells
Explain the process of gas exchange
Describe how villi are adapted to carry out their function
Describe the osmosis required practical & interpret data
State examples of the enzymes involved in digestion
Describe the 3 types of blood vessel
Describe non-communicable diseases
Calculate BMI
Identify pathogens that cause diseases to include viral pathogens (HIV) and bacterial pathogens (salmonella)
Describe how the body protects itself from infection
Explain how vaccination works HT
Explain the stages of a drug trial and interpret data on trials
Explain the processes of aerobic & anaerobic respiration
Describe the bodies response to exercise
Limiting factors of photosynthesis HT
Explain the process of transpiration

Biology Paper 2

Describe homeostasis & give examples of conditions that are controlled
Identify glands of the endocrine system and state the hormones that are secreted
Describe how blood glucose levels are controlled & explain the symptoms and treatments of diabetes
State the hormones involved in human reproduction and explain their role.
Describe methods of contraception methods
Explain how a reflex action works
Describe how to investigate reaction time (RP)
Describe the structure of DNA
Explain the uses and benefits of sequencing the human genome
Describe the process of sexual reproduction
Describe asexual reproduction and identify advantages HT
Explain the inheritance of gender including the use of a Punnett square
Show the inheritance of cystic fibrosis using a Punnett square HT
Describe different methods of embryo screening ad give advantages & disadvantages HT

Chemistry paper 1

Identify acids, salts and alkalis and recall their pH values
Recall the reactions of acids with metals and bases
Determine the formula of a compound from the charges on ions
Describe how to make a soluble salt from an acid and a metal oxide
Outline how to investigate the temperature change of a reaction including control variables
Predict the relative temperature changes of the reactions of metals from a reactivity series
Carry out calculations to determine the mass, volume or concentration of a substance
Explain the results of the alpha scattering experiment
Recall the trends in reactivity of the group 7 elements
Calculate the relative formula mass of a compound
Carry out reacting mass calculations
Describe the properties of the metallic, ionic, simple molecular and giant covalent substances
Balance symbol equations
Explain how ionic substances can be made to conduct electricity
Describe the creation and structure of the periodic table
Describe, in terms of electron transfer, how metals and non-metals react to form ionic compounds
Explain the trend in reactivity of the group 1 metals
Calculate the numbers of subatomic particles in an atom of an element
Explain the process used to extract aluminium from its ore
Identify charge carriers in different substances
Explain the properties of simple molecules and giant covalent substances
Suggest a method to investigate the amount of a gas produced during an experiment

Chemistry paper 2

Describe and explain the changes in the Earth’s atmosphere since its formation until the present day
Outline the greenhouse effect and give the effects of climate change
Identify errors in experiments and suggest methods to correct them
Describe state changes
Carry out calculations mass
Know what a catalyst is and interpret experimental results investigating catalysts
Explain the factors that affect the rate of a reaction
Define formulations and identify mixtures
Outline the use of chromatography in separating mixtures and calculate R_f values
Describe the tests for common gases
Describe a method to carry out the disappearing cross experiment
Identify the pollutants in waste water and the treatments used to remove them
HT describe chemical equilibrium and describe the effects of changing conditions on the equilibrium

Physics Paper 1

Know where to connect ammeters and voltmeters in circuits
Identify circuit symbols
Recall the resistance of a wire required practical
Use the equations V = IR, P = IV, Q = It and E = Pt
Use the equation for efficiency
Describe mains electricity (frequency and potential difference)
Wire a plug
Calculate a mean
Know what contamination and irradiation are
Calculate the half-life of a radioactive element
Describe precautions needed when handling radioactive material
Interpret radioactive decay equations and changes to atomic structure
Explain the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation
Know the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy resources
Describe the transfer of energy between stores
Use the particle model of matter to explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases
Explain the concept of thermal conductivity
Calculate specific heat capacity and specific latent heat
Discuss changes of state with reference to internal energy
HT only, calculate the spring constant and describe Hooke’s law

Physics Paper 2

Title or Topic	Format	Length	Date
Paper 1 - Biology	Written Paper	75 minutes	Mon 22 Nov 9am
Paper 2 - Biology	Written Paper	45 minutes	Thu 25 Nov 11am
Paper 1 - Chemistry	Written Paper	75 minutes	Fri 26 Nov 9am
Paper 2 - Chemistry	Written Paper	45 minutes	Mon 29 Nov 9am
Paper 1 - Physics	Written Paper	75 minutes	Wed 1 Dec 9am
Paper 2 - Physics	Written Paper	45 minutes	Fri 3 Dec 9am

To prepare for this assessment:

Use the knowledge organisers on the back of your physics booklets (look/cover/write/check) and your revision guide.
Make flash cards for key knowledge and definitions.
Use Seneca learning and BBC bitesize for revision quizzes.
Log onto GCSE pod and search for AQA combined science.

AQA combined science revision pages on BBC bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h

Seneca combined science: