Pupils will have follow a common science course in S1 and S2 covering second and third level CfE experiences and outcomes.
S1 Pupils will study the following topics, 2 are Biology topics, 2 are Chemistry and 2 are Physics. This means that over the course of the year S1 pupils experience all aspects of Science. Healthier Scotland – Biology Cells and Reproduction – Biology Matter – Chemistry Periodic Table – Chemistry Forces and Space – Physics Eco-Home – Physics Energy for Life
S2 Pupils will study the following topics, 2 are Biology topics, 2 are Chemistry and 2 are Physics. This means that over the course of the year S2 pupils experience all aspects of Science, this will give S2 pupils a good understanding of each discrete Science so they can more easily make their subject choices for S3. World of Plants – Biology The Human Body – Biology Acids & Alkalis – Chemistry Chemical Reactions – Chemistry Electricity – Physics Optics – Physics