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Here you'll find resources and past papers for Year 11 GCSE. Scroll down for GCSE resources for Year 10.
Year 11 GCSE
Biology
Revision guide - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ccm/GCSE/GCSEScienceGuides2018/biology-unit-2-2018.pdf
Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zsw7frd (Variation, homeostasis and micro-organisms. These topics are specific to WJEC)
Chemistry
Revision guide - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ccm/GCSE/GCSEScienceGuides2018/chemistry-2-english-2018.pdf
Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zq2n4j6 (This is not exam board specific, use page 1 from the revision guide above to see what topics you need to cover. If you aren’t sure ask your chemistry teacher)
Physics
Revision guide - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ccm/GCSE/GCSEScienceGuides2018/physics-eng-11-2018.pdf
Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/z83k6fr (Forces, space and radioactivity. These topics are specific to WJEC)
Year 11 WJEC Question Bank
http://www.wjec.co.uk/question-bank/question-search.html
To use the question bank you need to
- Select a subject from the drop down menu (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
- Select a level (GCSE)
Put in a key word from the topic you are revising (e.g. classification, ionic and covalent bonding, radioactivity)
BTEC
Application of Science Unit 8: Scientific Skills
Year 10 GCSE
Biology
Revision guide - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ccm/GCSE/GCSEScienceGuides2018/biology-unit-1-english-2018.pdf
Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zsw7frd (Cells, organ systems and ecosystems. These topics are specific to WJEC)
Year 10 Biology Past Paper Booklets - Higher Tier
1.1 Cells and movement across cell membranes
1.2 Respiration and the respiratory system in humans
1.3 Digestion and the digestive system in humans
1.4 Circulatory system in humans
1.5 Plants and photosynthesis
1.6 Ecosystems, nutrient cycles and human impact on the environment
Year 10 GCSE Biology Mark Schemes - Higher Tier
Biology (Legacy) MS - Jan 2013
Biology (New) MS - Jan 2013
Biology MS - May 2013
Biology 1 MS - Jan 2014
Biology MS - May 2014
Biology 2 MS - Jan 2015
Biology MS - May 2015
Biology B1 MS - Jan 2016
Biology B2 MS - Jan 2016
Biology 1 MS - May 2016
Biology 2 MS - May 2016
Biology 3 MS - May 2016
Chemistry
Revision guide - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ccm/GCSE/GCSEScienceGuides2018/chemistry-1-english-2018.pdf
Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/zq2n4j6 (This is not exam board specific, use page 1 from the revision guide above to see what topics you need to cover. If you aren’t sure ask your chemistry teacher)
Physics
Revision guide - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ccm/GCSE/GCSEScienceGuides2018/physics-1-english.pdf
Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/education/examspecs/z83k6fr (Electricity, energy and waves. These topics are specific to WJEC)
Year 10 WJEC Question Bank
http://www.wjec.co.uk/question-bank/question-search.html
To use the question bank you need to
- Select a subject from the drop down menu (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
- Select a level (GCSE)
Put in a key word from the topic you are revising (e.g. photosynthesis, atomic structure, conduction)
GCSE Applied Science (double award)
GCSE Applied Science (single award)
Work booklets
1.1.1 Underpinning energy concepts
1.1.2 Generating electricity
1.1.3 Making use of energy
1.2.1 Obtaining clean water
1.3.3 Transfer and recycling of nutrients
1.4 Protecting our environment