Physical Science EGCSE - Revision & Practice

Independent Learning Programme - 5 Hours Per Week

Form 4 & Form 5 Students · 2 Years (Form 4 & Form 5)

What you'll learn - curriculum-aligned EGCSE Physical Science

Eswatini EGCSE Physical Science Curriculum. Independent Learning Programme - 5 Hours Per Week. Form 4 & Form 5 Students. 2 Years (Form 4 & Form 5). 5 hours (6 x 40-minute periods). 300 hours

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Physical Science EGCSE course - lessons, practice, and exam confidence

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Week 1: Introduction to Physical ScienceLesson 1.1 Laboratory Safety and Measurements; Lesson 1.2 Introduction to Chemistry and Physics; Lesson 1.3 Scientific Method and Investigation Skills; Lesson 1.4 Using Measuring Instruments - Volume; Lesson 1.5 Density Determination
Week 2: Particulate Nature of MatterLesson 2.1 States of Matter and Kinetic Theory; Lesson 2.2 Evidence for Particle Movement; Lesson 2.3 State Changes and Energy; Lesson 2.4 Practical Investigation - Diffusion; Lesson 2.5 Review and Assessment - Matter and Particles
Week 3: Elements, Compounds and MixturesLesson 3.1 Atoms, Elements, and Compounds; Lesson 3.2 Mixtures and Their Properties; Lesson 3.3 Identifying Substances; Lesson 3.4 Practical - Classification of Materials; Lesson 3.5 Molecular Representation
Week 4: Experimental Techniques - Methods of PurificationLesson 4.1 Physical Separation Methods; Lesson 4.2 Distillation Techniques; Lesson 4.3 Sublimation and Separating Funnel; Lesson 4.4 Practical - Water Purification; Lesson 4.5 Practical - Salt Preparation
Week 5: Criteria for PurityLesson 5.1 Paper Chromatography Principles; Lesson 5.2 Interpreting Chromatograms; Lesson 5.3 Melting and Boiling Points; Lesson 5.4 Practical - Chromatography Investigation; Lesson 5.5 Temperature-Time Graphs
Week 6: Physical and Chemical ChangesLesson 6.1 Identifying Physical Changes; Lesson 6.2 Identifying Chemical Changes; Lesson 6.3 Distinguishing Change Types; Lesson 6.4 Practical - Investigating Changes; Lesson 6.5 Energy in Chemical Changes
Week 7: Atomic StructureLesson 7.1 Subatomic Particles; Lesson 7.2 Atomic Notation; Lesson 7.3 Electronic Configuration; Lesson 7.4 Isotopes; Lesson 7.5 Noble Gas Configuration
Week 8: The Periodic Table - Structure and TrendsLesson 8.1 Periodic Table Organization; Lesson 8.2 Periods and Groups; Lesson 8.3 Metallic and Non-metallic Character; Lesson 8.4 Group Identification; Lesson 8.5 Electronic Structure and Groups
Week 9: Group Properties - Group I and VIILesson 9.1 Alkali Metals Properties; Lesson 9.2 Alkali Metal Reactions; Lesson 9.3 Halogens Properties; Lesson 9.4 Halogen Displacement Reactions; Lesson 9.5 Group Property Predictions
Week 10: Transition Elements and Noble GasesLesson 10.1 Transition Metal Properties; Lesson 10.2 Variable Oxidation States; Lesson 10.3 Transition Metals as Catalysts; Lesson 10.4 Noble Gas Properties; Lesson 10.5 Review - Periodic Trends
Week 11: Bonding - Ionic and CovalentLesson 11.1 Ion Formation; Lesson 11.2 Ionic Bond Formation; Lesson 11.3 Covalent Bond Formation; Lesson 11.4 Complex Covalent Molecules; Lesson 11.5 Bonding and Properties
Week 12: Macromolecules and Metallic BondingLesson 12.1 Diamond Structure; Lesson 12.2 Graphite and Graphene; Lesson 12.3 Structure-Property Relationships; Lesson 12.4 Metallic Bonding; Lesson 12.5 Term 1 Review and Assessment
Week 13: Stoichiometry - Formulae and EquationsLesson 13.1 Chemical Symbols and Formulae; Lesson 13.2 Ionic Compound Formulae; Lesson 13.3 Word and Chemical Equations; Lesson 13.4 Deducing Balanced Equations; Lesson 13.5 Empirical Formula Determination
Week 14: Moles and CalculationsLesson 14.1 Relative Mass Concepts; Lesson 14.2 Percentage Composition; Lesson 14.3 The Mole Concept; Lesson 14.4 Molar Gas Volume; Lesson 14.5 Solution Concentrations
Week 15: Stoichiometric CalculationsLesson 15.1 Reacting Mass Calculations; Lesson 15.2 Gas Volume Calculations; Lesson 15.3 Solution Volume Calculations; Lesson 15.4 Empirical and Molecular Formulae; Lesson 15.5 Limiting Reactants

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