Prerequisites

• Age: 11-14 years old

What is included

• 80 live lessons
• 6-10 students in a class
• End of topic assessment
• Personalised feedback
• Homework and recommended exercise

Course details

1. Physics

1.1 Energy – introducing students to the concept of energy as a fundamental principle in science. 

• Students explore different types of energy, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical energy, and learn how energy is stored and transferred. 
• They examine energy transfer processes, including conduction, convection, and radiation, and apply these concepts to real-life examples, such as insulation and heating systems. 
• The principle of conservation of energy is emphasized, showing how energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or transferred. 
• Students also investigate renewable and non-renewable energy resources, evaluating their environmental impact and sustainability. 

1.2 Sound – focusing on the nature and properties of sound waves. 

• Students gain an understanding of sound as a longitudinal wave that propagates through mediums such as air, water, and solids. 
• Key concepts such as frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and pitch are covered to explain the characteristics of sound. Lessons also delve into how vibrations create sound and how it is transmitted across various materials.
• Students investigate the speed of sound in different mediums and study phenomena.

1.3 Force & Planets – introducing students to the concepts of forces, motion, and the solar system. 

• Students explore different types of forces, including gravity, friction, air resistance, and tension, and learn how they affect objects’ motion. 
• They study balanced and unbalanced forces, applying Newton’s laws of motion to understand phenomena such as acceleration and terminal velocity. 
• The unit also covers the solar system, examining the structure, movement, and interactions of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies. 
• Students investigate how gravitational forces govern orbital motion and explore the relationship between mass, weight, and gravity.

1.4 Light – focusing on understanding the nature and behavior of light as a wave. 

• Students learn about light as a form of electromagnetic radiation that travels in straight lines and at a constant speed in a vacuum. 
• Key properties such as reflection, refraction, and dispersion are explored, helping students understand how light interacts with different surfaces and materials. 
• The unit also introduces the concepts of transparent, translucent, and opaque objects, demonstrating how they affect the transmission of light.
• Students delve into the formation of shadows, how lenses and mirrors manipulate light, and the principles behind phenomena like rainbows and the splitting of white light into a spectrum. 

2. Chemistry

• States of Matter
• Atoms and Periodic Table
• Acids and Alkalis
• Chemical Reactions
• The Earth and Atmosphere

3. Biology

• Cell & Organisation
• Nutrition and Digestive System
• Evolution and Adaption
• Structure and Functions
• Photosynthesis and Aerobic Respiration