GCSE Combined Science (AQA)

64 free revision lessons in 9 units. Open the course or go straight to a lesson.

Biology Paper 1

Cell biology, organisation, infection and bioenergetics

1. Cell Structure and Microscopy
2. Cell Division and Transport
3. Organisation and the Digestive System
4. The Heart, Blood and Circulatory Disease
5. Health, Non-Communicable Diseases and Plant Tissues
6. Communicable Diseases and Human Defences
7. Vaccination, Antibiotics and Drug Development
8. Photosynthesis and Respiration

Biology Paper 2

Homeostasis, inheritance, variation and ecology

1. Homeostasis and the Nervous System
2. The Endocrine System and Blood Glucose Control
3. Hormones in Reproduction and Contraception
4. Reproduction, Meiosis and DNA
5. Genetic Inheritance and Inherited Disorders
6. Variation, Evolution and Natural Selection
7. Genetic Engineering and Ecology
8. Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Human Impact

Chemistry Paper 1

Atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry and chemical changes

1. Atoms, Elements, Compounds and the Model of the Atom
2. The Periodic Table and Its Groups
3. Ionic, Covalent and Metallic Bonding
4. Structure, Properties and Carbon Allotropes
5. Quantitative Chemistry: Mass, Moles and Concentrations
6. Reactivity of Metals and Metal Extraction
7. Reactions of Acids, pH and Neutralisation
8. Electrolysis
9. Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions

Chemistry Paper 2

Rates, equilibrium, organic chemistry and chemical analysis

1. Rates of Reaction and Collision Theory
2. Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium
3. Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Cracking
4. Chemical Analysis: Purity, Chromatography and Gas Tests
5. The Earth's Atmosphere and Greenhouse Effect
6. Atmospheric Pollutants and Their Effects
7. Using Earth's Resources and Sustainability

Physics Paper 1

Energy, electricity, particle model and atomic structure

1. Energy Stores, Transfers and Power
2. Conservation of Energy, Efficiency and Energy Resources
3. Circuits: Current, Resistance and Potential Difference
4. Series and Parallel Circuits
5. Domestic Electricity, Power and the National Grid
6. Density, States of Matter and Changes of State
7. Internal Energy, Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat
8. Atomic Structure, Radioactivity and Half-Life
9. Gas Pressure and Pressure in Fluids

Physics Paper 2

Forces, waves, magnetism and space

1. Forces, Gravity and Resultant Forces
2. Work Done, Elasticity and Hooke's Law
3. Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
4. Newton's Laws of Motion
5. Stopping Distances, Braking and Momentum
6. Waves: Properties and Behaviour
7. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
8. Magnets, Electromagnetism and the Motor Effect

Physics Calculations

Drill every recall equation for the Physics papers

1. Energy: KE, GPE and Power
2. Efficiency and Energy Resources
3. Circuit Calculations
4. Electrical Power and Energy Bills
5. Density, SHC and Latent Heat
6. Forces, Work Done and Elasticity
7. Speed, Acceleration and Graphs
8. Newton's Laws, Momentum and Waves

Chemistry Calculations

Master moles, Mr, bond energies and rates

1. Relative Formula Mass and Moles
2. Balancing Equations and Reacting Masses
3. Bond Energy Calculations
4. Rates from Graphs and Concentrations

Biology Data Skills

Magnification, genetics and sampling calculations

1. Magnification and Unit Conversions
2. Punnett Squares and Genetic Probability
3. Sampling, Mean and Percentage Change

How to revise Combined Science

• Retrieval Practice
• Spaced Repetition
• Active Recall with Flashcards
• Mind Maps and Diagrams
• Practice Questions Under Timed Conditions
• Equation Practice and Calculations
• Required Practicals Revision
• Exam Paper Walkthroughs

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