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
S@S 006: Diffusion, Active Transport, Enzymes and YouTube Reviews
Aims of this episode: Describe diffusion and osmosis (a form of diffusion); Describe active transport; Explain how enzymes work. But first… YouTube Video Reviews myGCSEscience A great channel for all you need to know on GCSE topics. Handily, each episode
S@S 005: Energy Stores and Transfers
Aims of this episode: Identify the different forms of energy; Understand some examples of energy being transferred from one form to another; Explain what is meant by the “Conservation of Energy”. Conservation of Energy The golden rule when it comes
S@S 004: Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Aims of this episode: Understand what an atom is and what it is made of; Describe the differences between elements, mixtures and compounds; Be able to use the periodic table. Atoms: Atoms were once thought to be the smallest things