Woodmill High School S3 S4 course choice booklet subject info | Page 23

Levels National 4 & National 5 Course Outline National 4 This course consists of four units. These include: • • • • Atoms, Acids and Alkalis Nature’s Chemistry Chemistry in Society Added Value Unit National 5 This course consists of four units. These include: • • • Atoms, Acids and Alkalis Nature’s Chemistry Chemistry in Society In addition to this pupils will be assessed in a final Course Assessment. Purpose and Aims This is a practical and experiential course, which develops scientific understanding of issues relating to chemistry. The Course uses the development of chemical theory to build an extensive set of skills for pupils. Through application of a detailed knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts, in practical situations, pupils will develop an appreciation of the impact of chemistry on their everyday lives. National 4 The main aims of this Course are to:  develop scientific and analytical thinking skills in a chemistry context  develop problem solving skills in a chemistry context  develop an understanding of chemistry’s role in scientific issues  acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of chemistry concepts  develop understanding of how chemical products are formed  develop understanding of relevant applications of chemistry in society 23