KS4 - Additional
Optional Sciences - Additional and Separate Sciences
These courses are option subjects.
They are concept led courses to meet the needs of students seeking a deeper understanding of basic scientific ideas. The contexts used allow concepts to be readily related to their applications. The course focuses on scientific explanations and models, and gives students an insight into how scientists help to develop our understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. It will prepare students for further learning in the sciences.
The topics covered are:
Module Title Year of Study Learning themes
B4. Homeostasis
B5. Growth and development
B6. Brain and mind
C4. Chemical patterns
C5. Chemicals of the natural environment
C6. Chemical synthesis
P4.Explaining motion
P5. Electric Circuits
P6.The wave model of radiation
Homework
The homework will be set weekly pupils should spend between 45mins – 1 Hour on each homework.
How is it assessed?
Unit 1 B4, C4, P4 Exam 16.7%
Unit 2 B5, C5, P5 Exam 16.7%
Unit 3 B6, C6, P6 Exam 16.7%
Unit 4 Ideas in context Exam 16.7%
Unit 5 Investigation Coursework 33.3%
Further Information
Please contact Miss K. Wells Curriculum Manager
Or visit www.gcse-science.com
21st Century Science: Separate Sciences
What is this qualification?
This course leads to three science GCSEs
These courses provide distinctive and relevant experience for students who wish to specialise the sciences. It provides an opportunity for developing further understanding of scientific explanations, understanding of how science works and the study of elements of applied science with particular reference to professional scientists. It will prepare students for further and advanced learning in the sciences.
The topics covered are:
Physics Biology Chemistry
All the modules in Core and Additional PLUS
P7: Observing the Universe
B7: Biology Across the Ecosystem
C7: Chemistry for a Sustainable World
Biology
Unit 1 B1, B2, B3 16.7% Exam
Unit 2 B4, B5, B6 16.7% Exam
Unit 3 Ideas in context + B7 33.3% Exam
Unit 4 Case Study + Data Analysis OR Investigation 33.3% Coursework
Chemistry
Unit 1 C1, C2, C3 16.7% Exam
Unit 2 C4, C5, C6 16.7% Exam
Unit 3 Ideas in context + C7 33.3% Exam
Unit 4 Case Study + Data Analysis OR Investigation 33.3% Coursework
Physics
Unit 1 P1, P2, P3 16.7% Exam
Unit 2 P4, P5, P6 16.7% Exam
Unit 3 Ideas in context + P7 33.3% Exam
Unit 4 Case Study + Data Analysis OR Investigation 33.3% Coursework
Further Information Please contact Miss K. Wells Curriculum Manager KS4 Science at Ratton School. Or visit www.gcse-science.com
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