21 st Century Science

1. 21st Century Science

2. What is 21st Century Science • This is a suite of GCSE qualifications that fulfils and goes beyond the KS4 science NC. • It comprises of several different qualifications so learning is individualised throughout GCSE • A science course that is up to date and informs pupils about the skills required to make informed and balanced judgements about scientific issues – ‘scientific literacy’

3. The courses GCSE Additional Science B4, B5, B6 C4, C5, C6 P4, P5, P6 GCSE Biology B7 GCSE Chemistry C7 GCSE Physics P7 GCSE Science B1, B2, B3 C1, C2, C3 P1, P2, P3 For all students For most students For some students Single Awards Full range GCSEs F and H tiers

4. Triple Sciences • Students start this during Year 9 • Study both core and additional science and an extra unit for each of the sciences • Core units are taught in 6 week blocks

5. B1 You and Your Genes B2 Keeping Healthy B3 Life on Earth C1 Air Quality C2 Materials C3 Chemicals in our lives P1 Earth and Universe P2 Radiation and life P3 Sustainable Energy Each module lasts 6 weeks (for core science groups it is 8 weeks) Modules B1, C1 and P1 were taught in Year 9 to pupils Core Science Modules Year 10

6. B4 The Processes of Life 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 Radioactive Materials Each module lasts 6 weeks Additional Science Year 11

7. Triple Sciences • Further Biology B7 Living organisms are interdependent, photosynthesis, Heterotrophic nutrition, new technologies & Human physiology • Chemistry for a sustainable world C7 Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters, Energy changes in chemistry, Reversible reactions and equilibria, analysis, green chemistry • Studying the universe P7 How do astronomers observe the sky?, How do telescopes work?, What are stars and galaxies?, What happens during the birth and death of a star? & How do astronomers work together?

8. Triple Sciences Assessment Example for Biology(Same for each of Chemistry and Physics) • B1, B2 & B3 25% (100/400) • B4, B5 & B6 25% (100/400) • B7 25% (100/400) Controlled assessment unit • Full Investigation 25% (100/400) • Students take modules 1,2 and 3 in January of Year 10 • Students take modules 4,5 and 6 in January of Year 11 • Students take module 7 in June of Year 11 • Coursework submitted in Autumn term of Year 11

9. Year 10 Science Exam Dates • B123 12th January • C123 18th January • P123 20th January

10. Controlled Assessment • Pupils will complete 3 pieces of coursework (one for each Subject) in Autumn of Year 11; extra work will be required to be done at home to support the final write up, done under ‘high level’ of control • Work to be assessed is handed in after the double period when work is completed • Pupils will do mock investigations at the end of Year 10

11. Revision Guides • Letter was given to all pupils at the beginning of term • Cost £18.00 for a pack • Includes revision guide, workbook and answer book for each subject • Or £10.50 for just the revision books • Spare letters available at the front

12. Science in the Media • The course focuses on contemporary science issues such as those arising in the media. • Students would benefit from reading daily newspapers and accessing science sections of websites such as the BBC. • Magazines like Focus, New Scientist, Eureka are also very helpful

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