Year 11 science
Every topic for the year is below, arranged by the term it is taught. Choose a term to show only that term: each topic has a lesson video, worked questions and practice at three levels.
Autumn term
- BiologyHormonesWhat hormones are and the role of the pituitary gland, blood glucose control, diabetes and thyroxine, negative feedback, puberty, the menstrual cycle and contraception, infertility treatment, plant hormones, and genetically engineered insulin.100 questionsLesson video
- ChemistryQuantitative chemistry 2Gas volumes, concentration of solutions, strength of acids and alkalis and the pH scale, and a titration practical to find an unknown concentration.100 questionsLesson video
- ChemistryEquilibriaReversible reactions, the factors that affect the position of equilibrium, the Haber process and its compromise conditions, and the use of ammonia in fertilisers.100 questionsLesson video
- PhysicsElectromagnetismPermanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields, the magnetic effect of currents, the motor effect, induced potential, transformers, the national grid, microphones, loudspeakers and oscillating currents.100 questionsLesson video
Spring term
- BiologyHomeostasisTemperature regulation, removal of waste, kidney control of blood water and mineral ions, dialysis and transplants, and therapeutic cloning as a source of kidneys.100 questionsLesson video
- BiologyOrganising an ecosystemFeeding relationships and photosynthesis, predator-prey relationships, decay and the recycling of carbon and water, factors affecting decomposition, trophic levels, pyramids of biomass and energy transfer.100 questionsLesson video
- ChemistryCells, batteries and fuel cellsHow cells and batteries are made, how metal reactivity affects voltage, and how modern fuel cells can be an alternative energy source.100 questionsLesson video
- ChemistryPolymer chemistryAddition polymerisation revisited, condensation polymerisation, natural polymers, and DNA as a polymer.100 questionsLesson video
- ChemistryIdentifying ionsIdentifying metal ions by flame tests and sodium hydroxide precipitates, and carbonate, halide and sulfate ions by chemical tests, then instrumental methods and flame emission spectroscopy, including interpreting results from charts and tables.100 questionsLesson video
- PhysicsEnergy transfers by heatingChanges of state and the particle model, internal energy, and how energy moves through particle motion; specific heat capacity and specific latent heat; heating and cooling curves.100 questionsLesson video
- PhysicsLightColour and frequency, how light is transmitted, absorbed and diffusely reflected by different materials, lenses and ray diagrams, and black body radiation.100 questionsLesson video
Summer term
- BiologyHumans and the environmentBiodiversity and its protection, air, land and water pollution, deforestation, peat bog destruction and global warming and their effect on where species live, food security, intensive and extensive farming, sustainable fishing and mycoprotein.100 questionsLesson video
- PhysicsMechanics 3: moments, levers and gearsMoments, the principle of moments, levers and gears, centre of mass and balance.100 questionsLesson video