HOME THISTLEY HOUGH ACADEMY ACADEMIC SCHOOL LIFE PARENTS CONTACT NEWS PHYSICS Physics covers the same topics as the combined science, but some areas are covered in greater detail and include wider contextual understanding. There are 16 physics experiments to complete to be examined in the written papers as follows: Physics paper 1 – 1 hr 45 mins Energy, Electricity; Particle model of matter; Atomic structure Physics Paper 2 – 1 hr 45 mins Forces; Waves; magnetism and electromagnetism Supporting Your Child from Home: The AQA website is a useful source of information about the course, exams, and students can access past papers and examiners mark schemes and reports. These are useful revision tools. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/combined-science-trilogy-8464 Revision Sites: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize www.memrise.com www.gojimo.com – this is also available as a freely downloadable app www.youtube.co.uk – clips of experiments and explanations of theory. www.ted.com/talks – interesting talks from a range of speakers Revision Materials: There are a wide range of books available to support your child through their GCSE science course. There are revision guides, workbooks and combinations of these. At school we recommend the CGP guides and at various points throughout the year these can be purchased through school for a reduced price. Extra Activities: There is a science club for students on a Wednesday lunchtime, where they can take part in a range of activities depending on their interest. Balcony club, run by Mrs Maher is an ecological club looking at creating an eco-friendly greenhouse and then growing a range of exotic plants. There are a variety of trips organised at different times of the year to support students with an interest in careers in Healthcare and Medicine; courses available to support interested potential engineers and through work experience in Year 10, students can experience other scientific disciplines. We also encourage students to watch appropriate TV programmes such as documentaries on nature; space; the environment and health. All of which provide some contextual understanding to the theory they learn in school. There are also some excellent radio programmes and TED talks online. YouTube offers some fabulous clips of science experiments. The school takes part in Science Week each year with a range of activities for Years 7 – 10. These are designed to inspire and motivate students. Home Principals Welcome Reports and Data Policies Parents’ Handbook Academy Council Religious Education Physics Physical Education Performing Arts Music Modern Languages Mathematics History Geography Food Studies Enrichment Homework Medical Conditions Parents Pay Pastoral Prospectus Supporting your child Careers Pathway Facilities SEN CET Contact us Email Login Homework Calendar PARENTS HANDBOOK PARENT PAY CALENDAR CONTACT US Thistley Hough Academy, Thistley Hough, Penkhull, ST4 5JJ. Thistley Hough Academy is operated by Creative Education Trust, which is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no 7617529. Registered Office: 7 Sicilian Avenue, London WC1A 2QR. Creative Education Trust is a charity, regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5JJ T: 01782 883 500 E: enquiries@thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk To report a student absence, please dial: 01782 883 500 © Thistley Hough Academy 2021 Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Designed by