Welcome to the Science Department
Teaching staff associated with the Science Faculty
| Teacher | Position | |||
| Mrs S Hannah | Faculty Head Science & Outdoor Learning (Physics) | |||
| Mr W Jess | Teacher (Biology) | |||
| Mr D Klieve | Teacher (Biology) | |||
| Miss N Marshall | Principal Teacher Parental Engagement | |||
| Miss C MacLean | Teacher (Probationer - Biology) | |||
| Mrs J MuirTeacher Mon - Thurs | Teacher Mon - Thurs (Chemistry) | |||
| Miss L Murray | Teacher (Biology) | |||
| Ms S O'Connell | Teacher (Biology/Chemistry) | |||
| Mr J Scroggie | Teacher (Physics) |
Subjects and Courses Offered
S1 and S2
Broad General Education
S3
Broad General Education in either Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Outdoor Learning
Wider Achievement - Crest Awards and Duke of Edinburgh
S4-S6
Physics
National 3/4/5 and Higher
Chemistry
National 3/4/5 and Higher
Biology
National 3/4/5 and Higher
Environmental Science
National 3 / 4
Advanced Highers available for S6 pupils
BGE additional Information
Broad General Education
Throughout S1 and S2 pupils are provided opportunities to develop their interests and skills in all three sciences. They explore a range of topics which allows the pupils to develop a curiosity about the world that we live and our surroundings.
Topics covered S1:
Introduction to Science
The Chemical World
Cells and Microbes
Electricity
Acids and Alkalis
Body Systems
Heat and Energy
Topics covered S2:
Atoms and the Periodic table
Reproduction
Forces and Space
Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Biodiversity
Materials from the Earth
Useful Links
SQA Website
Physics: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45912.html
Chemistry: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45861.html
Biology: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45910.html
Environmental Science: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45726.html
SSERC: https://www.sserc.org.uk/subject-areas/environmental-science/environmental-science-n4/
BBC Bitesize
National 4: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/zp3d7ty
National 5: https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/z6gw2hv
