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Science : Additional
Learning Checklist
BIOLOGY
B2.1 Cells and simple cell transport
Function of cell components
Diffusion
B2.2 Tissues, organs and organ systems
Hierarchy of structure
Types of tissues
The stomach and the digestive system
Plant organs
B2.3 Photosynthesis
The process of photosynthesis
Limiting factors
Use of the products of photosynthesis
B2.4 Distribution of organisms
Physical factors
Sampling methods
B2.5 Enzymes
Structure and function
Factors affecting enzymes
Enzymes in digestion
The effect of pH on digestion
Uses of enzymes
B2.6 Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration
Uses of the energy from respiration
Physiological changes in exercise
Anaerobic respiration (and oxygen debt)
B2.7 Cell division and inheritance
Mitosis
Meiosis
Fertilisation
Differentiation and stem cells
Causes of variation
Genetic crosses
Polydactyly
Cystic fibrosis
Embryo screening
B2.8 Speciation
Fossils and their formation
Causes of extinction
Isolation and new species
CHEMISTRY
C2.1 Structure and bonding
Ion formation
Representing ionic compounds
Ionic bonding
Formation of covalent compounds
Covalent bonding, simple and giant
Metals (metallic bonding)
C2.2 How structure influences the properties and uses of substances
Explaining properties of ionic compounds
Diamond
Graphite
Fullerenes
Properties of metals
Polymers
Nanotechnology
C2.3 Atomic structure, analysis and quantitative chemistry
Atomic structure (isotopes)
Molecular mass
Paper chromatography
Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry
% by mass
Empirical formula
Reacting masses
Yield
C2.4 Rates of reaction
Measuring rates
Collision theory
Factors affecting rate
C2.5 Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Exothermic reactions
Endothermic reactions
Reversible reactions
C2.6 Acids, bases and salts
State symbols
Reactions to form salts
Insoluble salts
Word equations and naming salts
pH and neutralisation
C2.7 Electrolysis
Principles of electrolysis
Events at the electrodes (half equations)
Uses of electrolysis
PHYSICS
P2.1 Forces and their effects
Resultant forces
F=ma
Distance/time graphs (calculating speed)
Velocity/time graphs (calculating acceleration and distance)
Braking and stopping distances
Terminal velocity
Elasticity and f = k e
P2.2 The kinetic energy of objects up or down
Calculating work
Calculating power
Calculating GPE
Calculating KE
Calculating momentum
P2.3 Currents in electric circuits
Static electricity
Calculating current and voltage
Circuit symbols
Current/PD graphs
Calculating resistance
Series circuits
Parallel circuits
Resistance of components
P2.4 Using mains electricity safely and the power of electrical appliances
AC and mains electricity
Wiring a plug
Circuit safety
Energy transfer and power
P2.5 What happens when radioactive substances decay and the use and dangers of their emissions
Atomic structure and isotopes
Types of ionising radiation (decay equations)
Properties and uses
Half life
P2.6 Nuclear fission and fusion
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
Life cycle of a star