Sixth Form Induction – Wilmington Grammar
SUBJECT
Chemistry
In this subject you will be expected to:
 Have an interest in chemistry and appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific
issues and how it contributes to the success of the economy and society.
 Have an enquiring mind and be committed to study, meeting deadlines promptly.
 Have good problem solving skills.
 Have excellent knowledge of science and mathematics.
You will need to have an interest in:
The role of Chemistry in the world around us, including: making the products we use on a daily
basis; developing medicines; keeping our food and water supplies safe and protecting our
natural environment and resources.
Independent learning in this subject requires 5hrs of independent study to include:
Material that reinforces classroom knowledge, practical write-ups, occasional pre-learning. You
should also read newspapers and magazines such as Chemistry World, New Scientist and other
publications. Appropriate use of internet for further research: Chem Guide, Doc Brown etc.
Suggested reading List
OCR A Chemistry AS/A (Pearson), ISBN: Book 1- 9781447990789; Book 2- 9781447990819.
Calculations in AS/A Level Chemistry (Jim Clark)
Chemistry in context (Graham Hill and John Holman)
Useful Websites:
www.ocr.org.uk
www.rsc.org
www.chemguide.co.uk
Examples of Independent Study tasks:
Research on the development of the periodic table.
Design simple experiments to measure energy transfer and evaluate the experiment.
Resources research project: This looks at the human impact on the environment in the twentieth
century.
Information on Coursework deadlines or January Modules if appropriate
All assessment is through terminal examinations at the end of Year 13. Exams will include assessment of
practical skills as well as theory. A Practical Endorsement is reported separately and is a holistic
assessment of your practical skills throughout the course. The endorsement is Pass/Fail.
Future Career aspirations linked to this subject are:
Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacy,
Veterinary Science, Zoology, Pharmacology, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Biochemistry, Physiotherapy,
Research, Aerospace Engineering.