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Aims of this Episode: Explain how to draw a professional graph, Explain how to draw a line of best fit, Explain how to use a graph to answer questions, Understand methods for using equations in exams, Understand how to use

Aims of this Episode: Describe the structure of the nervous system, Explain the function of the different parts of the nervous system, Explain how Nerve Agents can affect the nervous system. Nervous System This is an organ system, just like

Aims of this Episode Define producer, primary and secondary consumer, predator and prey; Describe the cause and effect of bio-accumulation, Describe the structure of a food chain or food web, Explain to role of different animals in a food chain

Aims of this Episode: Describe the pH scale, Explain why certain substances have certain pH values, Describe and explain a neutralisation reaction involving an acid and a base, Interpret basic reactions and name the products. The pH Scale pH is

Aims of this Episode: Compare and contrast Longitudinal and Transverse waves, Describe uses of the different parts of the EM Spectrum, Explain the Doppler Effect, Explain Redshift as one example of The Doppler Effect. What is the EM Spectrum? Light.

Aims of this Episode: Describe the structure of the Periodic Table, Identify properties of elements based on their location in the Periodic Table. Groups of Elements The main way in which the Periodic Table is organised is in vertical Groups.

Aims of this Episode: Define Homeostasis, Describe how your body maintains water content, temperature and blood sugar; Compare the two types of Diabetes. What is Homeostasis? Simply put, Homeostasis is the group of processes that maintain your body’s conditions. Think

Aims of this Episode: Describe the process of Nuclear Fission; Describe the function of different components of a Nuclear Reactor; Explain the difference between Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear Fission Nuclear Fission is currently the only way that humans

Aims of this Episode: Describe some examples of forces in the world around us; Explain the effect that forces can have on objects; Define speed and acceleration; Explain how forces can alter speed and cause acceleration. What is Speed? Simply

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