Unit 8 - Food for thought

Content

• Acids and bases
• pH scale
• Indicators
• Neutralisation
• Food preservation and spoiling
• Germ theory
• Polymers, natural and artificial packaging
• The structure of DNA
• Genetically modified organisms

Skills and understanding

• Draw a structural representation of DNA
• Evaluate the use of GMOs
• Define acids and bases

Unit 8 - Physical Science Extension

Content

• Hydrogen ion concentration in acids and pH
• Acid-base titration
• Neutralisation of stomach acidity - antacids
• Analysis of vinegar
• Oxidative rancidity
• Insulating materials and energy loss

Unit 8 - Life Science Extension

Content

• Hydrogen ion concentration in acids and pH
• Acid-base titration
• Neutralisation of stomach acidity - antacids
• DNA
• Mendel / Genetics
• Protein synthesis (central dogma)
• Sickle cell anemia
• Dragon genetics
• Making plastic from starch?
• Yeast suspension experiment as fermentation (Making cider)