Aims of this Episode: Describe some examples of forces in the world around us; Explain the effect that forces can have on objects; Define speed and acceleration; Explain how forces can alter speed and cause acceleration. What is Speed? Simply
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New episodes of the Science At School Podcast coming out to you fortnightly on 17th September!
S@S 017: GCSE Photosynthesis
Aims of this Episode: Describe the process of Photosynthesis; Describe the function of Glucose within a plant; Explain how Active Transport is used in Photosynthesis; Describe the different cells within a leaf. What is Photosynthesis? Photosynthesis is the process whereby
S@S 016: Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction and Lenses
Aims of this Episode: Describe Reflection; Describe Refraction; Describe Diffraction; Identify different types of lens; Explain how lenses focus light in the eye and the camera. Reflection, Refraction & Diffraction Reflection occurs when a wave bounces off a surface –
S@S 015: Electrolysis
Aims of this Episode: Describe the process of Electrolysis; Identify the charge on the two different electrodes; Explain the reactions that occur on each electrode; Identify simple examples of Electrolysis. What is needed for Electrolysis? In order for Electrolysis to
S@S 014: DNA and Inheritance
Aims of the episode: Describe the structure of DNA; State what the process of DNA fingerprinting is used for; Explain how DNA controls your characteristics; Identify the uses of Punnett Squares. What is DNA? DNA is contained within the Nucleus
S@S 013: Electricity
Aims of this Episode: Define the basic key terms: Charge, Current, Potential Difference and Resistance; Describe the differences between Series and Parallel circuits; Describe the differences between Direct and Alternating Current. Charge Charge is simply the thing that carries energy
S@S 012: Radiation and Avalanches
Aims of this episode: Identify sources of background radiation; Describe the three main types of radiation; Explain how your location can affect the level of background radiation; Explain how avalanches are formed. Radiation Firstly, you need to understand that radiation
S@S 011: The Circulatory System
Aims of this Episode: Identify the different parts of the Circulatory System; Describe the differences between each blood vessel; Identify the function of the different parts of the blood. The Heart Human hearts beat twice in each cycle, meaning our
S@S 010: Pollutants and Climate Change
Aims of this episode: Identify the main pollutants from fossil fuel burning; Describe the effects of pollutants on the environment; Understand the causes and effects of global warming. Types of Pollutants There are more pollutants than just Carbon Dioxide. When