1. Welcome to Science! Miss Watson
Biology – the study of life/living organisms
Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work
Chemistry -

2. Course content 2 year course (S1/2) Divided into 3 sections
(can you name the 3 sciences?
Biology – the study of life/living organisms
Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work
Chemistry -

3. Jotters You are given 2 jotters One for classwork/one for homework
When writing in jotters always
Start by writing the date in the margin
Use a title to describe each new topic
Write in sentences
Use a ruler to draw straight lines
Biology – the study of life/living organisms
Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work
Chemistry -

4. Assessment Homework At least 3-5 homeworks per topic
Parents of pupils not completing homework will receive a letter and the pupils may be kept in during lunchtime to complete homework
Tests
A short test will be carried out at the end of each unit of work
Biology – the study of life/living organisms
Physics – the study of energy and “matter” – how things work
Chemistry -

5. Laboratory Safety
No food/drink, No running, Hair tied back, safety goggles to be worn.

6. Lesson Starter
What should you do if you break any glass equipment in a science lab?
Where should your bags and jackets be during an experiment? Explain why.
No food/drink, No running, Hair tied back, safety goggles to be worn.

7. Learning Intention By the end of this lesson you should be able to:
Name some of the common types of equipment we use in the science classroom.
Draw diagrams of the equipment.
No food/drink, No running, Hair tied back, safety goggles to be worn.

8. Laboratory Apparatus BEAKER TEST TUBE STAND TEST TUBE TRIPOD STAND
GOGGLES
MEASURING CYLINDER
BUNSEN BURNER

9. Drawing Diagrams

10. Drawing Diagrams

11. Draw a diagram to show the following:
a bunsen burner, which is on a ceramic mat, heating a small beaker of water.
(Note: The beaker must be placed on a tri-pod stand)