KS4
Core Science GCSE
21st Century Science Core - Course Content
All students follow this course.
This course has an emphasis on scientific literacy - the knowledge and understanding that students need to engage with science based issues as informed citizens.
You will be enabled to;
Recognise the impact of science and technology on everyday life.
Take informed decisions about the issues that involve science.
Understand the key points of media reports and reflect on the information included in them.
The topics covered are:
B1. You and Your Genes
B2. Keeping Healthy
B3. Life on Earth
C1. Air Quality
C2. Material Choices
C3. Food Matters
P1. The Earth in the Universe
P 2. Radiation and life
P3. Radioactive Materials
How the course is assessed?
Unit 1 B1, C1, P1 16.7% Exam
Unit 2 B2, C2, P2 16.7% Exam
Unit 3 B3, C3, P3 16.7% Exam
Unit 4 Ideas in Context 16.7% Exam
Unit 5 Case study + Data analysis 33.3% Coursework
Further Information
please contact Mrs K Clark, Curriculum Manager, at Ratton School
Or visit www.gcse-science.com
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