Welcome to Chemistry
Staff
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Miss V Muir (Faculty Head)
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Mrs S Casey (Faculty Head S1&2 Science and Physics)
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Mr C Docherty
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Mr J McGuire
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Miss K Ross
- Miss K Murdoch
S3
Course
In S3 pupils will follow Chemistry course as part of a broad general education, covering level 4 Chemistry outcomes and experiences. During S3 pupils will also overtake some of the National 4 and National 5 Chemistry outcomes.
Assessment of the Course
The course will be assessed and marked throughout the session by teachers. These assessments are appropriate to the subject and level of study. Assessments may include a combination of practical work, examinations and assignments.
Progression
At the end of S3 pupils will progress to a course leading onto a qualification at National 3, National 4 or National 5.
At the end of S4 pupils could choose from the following progression routes:
- A pupil achieving National 3 may progress to National 4
- A pupil achieving National 4 may progress to National 5 Lab Skills
- A pupil achieving National 5 may progress to Higher
Homework
Homework is an integral part of the course and it is essential that pupils complete this and return on the specified date. Pupils will be issued with homework on a regular basis.
Homework will be marked by the class teacher and feedback given to pupils to aid progress.
In addition to formal homework set by the class teacher pupils should be reading their notes on a regular basis and seek support from their teacher if they are unsure of any area of the course.
Equipment
Pupils should take responsibility for their own learning. To help pupils be active in their learning they should come to class prepared with all the necessary equipment e.g. jotter, pen, pencil, calculator etc.
National 3
Quizzes
| Unit 1 Revision Quiz | Unit 2 Revision Quiz | Unit 3 Revision Quiz |
Mind-maps
| Unit 1 Mindmaps | Unit 2 Mindmaps |
Revision
| Unit 1 Revision Summary | Unit 2 Revision Summary | Unit 3 Revision Summary |
National 4
Unit 1 Quizzes
| Chemistry Basics | Rates of Reactions |
| The Periodic Table and the Atom | Chemical Formulae |
| Bonding | Properties of Substances |
| Acids and Alkalis | Reactions of Acids |
Unit 2 Quizzes
| Fuels and Energy | Hydrocarbons |
Unit 3 Quizzes
| Metals | Electricity |
| Corrosion | Fertilisers |
| Polymers and Novel Products | Nuclear Chemistry |
Mind-maps
| Unit 1 Mindmaps | Unit 2 Mindmaps | Unit 3 Mindmaps |
Revision Notes
| Unit 1 Revision Notes | Unit 2 Revision Notes | Unit 3 Revision Notes |
National 5
Data booklet
| National 5 Data booklet |
Course Notes
| Unit 1 Course Notes | Unit 2 Course Notes | Unit 3 Course Notes |
Unit 1 Homework
Unit 2 Homework
| 1. Fuels and energy | 2. Fuels and energy | 3. Enthalpy of combustion |
| 4. Alkanes | 5. Alkenes | 6. Branched alkanes and alkenes |
| 7. Cycloalkanes and isomers | 8. Alcohols | 9. Carboxylic acids |
Unit 3 Homework
| 1. Metals | 2. Electrochemistry | 3. Corrosion and Redox |
| 4. Polymers | 5. Fertilisers | 6. Nuclear Chemistry |
Mind-maps
| Unit 1 Mindmaps | Unit 2 Mindmaps | Unit 3 Mindmaps |
Revision Quizzes
| Unit 1 Revision Quiz | Unit 2 Revision Quiz | Unit 3 Revision Quiz |
Revision
| Unit 1 Revision | Unit 2 Revision | Unit 3 Revision |
Past Paper Questions
| Past Paper Questions |
Higher
Data booklet
| Higher Data booklet |
Unit 1 Notes
| Periodicity | Structure and Bonding |
Unit 2 Notes
| Esters, Fats and Oils | Soaps Detergents and Emulsions | Proteins |
| Chemistry of Cooking | Oxidation of Food | Fragrances and Skin Care |
Unit 3 Notes
| Controlling the Rate |
Ink Exercises
| Unit 1 Ink Exercises | Unit 2 Ink Exercises | Unit 3 Ink Exercises |
Quizzes
| Unit 1 Quiz | Unit 2 Quiz |
| Unit 3 Quiz | Numeracy and Problem Solving |
Past Paper Questions
| Past Paper Questions |
Unit 1 Homework
Unit 2 Homework
| 1. Esters | 2. Fats and oils | 3. Soaps, detergents and emulsions |
| 4. Proteins | 5. Alcohols | 6. Carboxylic acids |
| 7. Aldehydes and ketones | 8. Antioxidants | 9. Fragrances |
| 10. Skin care |
Unit 3 Homework
Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher Chemistry can only be accessed via the link below. It is password protected.
To gain access to the Advanced Higher Chemistry site please ask your teacher for the password.
| Advanced Higher Chemistry |
