Curriculum Overview-CHEMISTRY

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This document outlines the Chemistry curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, aligning with AQA examination board specifications. For Key Stage 3, the curriculum is divided into Year 7, 8, and 9, covering fundamental topics such as the particle model, elements, periodic table, chemical energy, climate, and atomic structure. Specific textbooks, including AQA Activate for KS3, are recommended for each year. Key Stage 4, leading to GCSE qualifications, spans Year 10 and 11, with detailed topics ranging from chemical calculations and changes to organic reactions, polymers, and chemical analysis. The AQA GCSE Chemistry textbook by Nigel English and Richard Grime is provided as a reference. At Key Stage 5, the A-Level curriculum for Year 12 and 13 is presented, with a comprehensive list of topics including atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and synthesis. Teachers are also listed for each year group, and the AQA Chemistry A'Level Student Book by Ted Lister and Janet Renshaw is the recommended text. The curriculum structure emphasizes a progressive learning path from foundational concepts to advanced A-Level topics, ensuring students are well-prepared for examinations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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Key Stage 3

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Key Stage 4 – GCSE Exam Board: AQA

Year 10

Year 11

Key Stage 5 – A Level Exam Board: AQA

Year 12

Year 13

FAQs

What topics are covered in Key Stage 3 Chemistry?

Key Stage 3 Chemistry covers topics such as the particle model, separating mixtures, acids and alkalis, metals and non-metals in Year 7; the periodic table, types of reaction, chemical energy, climate, and Earth resources in Year 8; and atomic structure, the periodic table, and structure and bonding in Year 9.

Which textbooks are recommended for GCSE Chemistry?

For Year 9, 10, and 11 GCSE Chemistry, the recommended textbook is AQA GCSE Chemistry by Nigel English and Richard Grime (ISBN 978-0-19-835938-8).

What are the main areas of study for Year 12 A-Level Chemistry?

Year 12 A-Level Chemistry covers topics such as atomic structure, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, periodicity, Group 2, and Redox, along with KP and aromatic chemistry.

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