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Course Title: GCSE Separate Science

Examination Board: AQA

Entry Requirements: SATs Level 6 Science or above

Contact: Mrs. J. Louhi

Course Aims:

To develop a student’s interest in and enthusiasm for science. To develop a critical approach to scientific evidence and methods. To acquire scientific skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and its essential role in society.

Course Description:

This course offers the three science disciplines to be taught as three discrete courses. It will be delivered by a specialist at all times. Students will study how   science works in the context of biology, chemistry and physics. This option covers all the subject matter    contained in the ‘Core’ Science Programme of Study plus that in the Additional Science Specification along with the extra topics which make up the Separate Science Award for each area. Three separate grades will be awarded at the end of this course.

How will I learn:

  • Experiments
  • Discussion
  • Research
  • Written tasks

Possible Career Pathways:

  • Further studies at AS and A2 level including: Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, Advanced  Applied Science.
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Engineering
  • Physicist
  • Chemist
  • Biologist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • General Laboratory Work.

Subject summary: Year 7 Science Programme of Study

During Year 7 all students continue to follow the QCA Scheme of Work as laid down in the National Curriculum for Science. The topics covered during year 7 include:

  • Cells
  • Acids & Alkalis
  • Energy Resources
  • Reproduction
  • Simple Chemical Reactions
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Environment & Feeding Relationships
  • Particle model of solids, liquids & gases
  • Forces & Their Effects
  • Variation & Classification
  • Solutions
  • The Solar System & Beyond

Subject summary: Year 8 Science Programme of Study

During Year 8 all students continue to follow the QCA Scheme of Work as laid down in the National Curriculum for Science. The topics covered during year 8 include:

  • Food & Digestion
  • Atom & Elements
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Microbes & Disease
  • Compounds & Mixtures
  • Magnets & electromagnets
  • Respiration
  • Rocks & Weathering
  • Light
  • Ecological Relationships
  • The Rock Cycle
  • Sound & Hearing

Subject summary: Year 9 Science Programme of Study

During Year 9 all students continue to follow the QCA Scheme of Work as laid down in the National Curriculum for Science. All students will complete a revision package to prepare them for the Science SAT that will be taken in May. The topics covered during year 9 include:

  • Inheritance
  • Reactions of metals & metal compounds
  • Energy & electricity
  • Fit & healthy
  • Patterns of reactivity
  • Gravity & space
  • Photosynthesis
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Speeding up
  • Plants for food
  • Using chemistry
  • Pressure & moments

Subject summary: Year 10 & 11 Science Programme of Study

Students are following an Edexcel Science (modular) course. They are assessed in three ways.

  • Six objective module tests in Year 10
  • Centre Assessed Units in Years 10 and 11
  • written papers at the end of Year 11

At the end of the course students will be awarded a GCSE grade in Science and a GCSE grade in Additional Science.

Modules studied in Year 10 include:

Genes, Environment, Making Change, Designer Products, You’re in Charge and Space.

Subject summary: Year 10 & 11 Science Programme of Study

Students are following an AQA Science (modular) course. They are assessed in three ways.

  • Six objective module tests in Year 10
  • Centre Assessed Units in Years 10 and 11
  • written papers at the end of Year 11

At the end of the course students will be awarded a GCSE grade in Science and a GCSE grade in Additional Science.

Modules studied in Year 10 include:

Human Biology, Evolution and Environment, Products from Rocks, Oils, Earth and Atmosphere, Energy and Electricity and Radiation and the Universe.

Subject summary: Year 10 & 11 Science Programme of Study

Students are following AQA Biology Award Science (modular). They are assessed in three ways.

  • Two objective module tests in Year 10
  • Centre Assessed Units in Years 10 and 11
  • Written papers in Year 11

At the end of the course students will be awarded a GCSE in Biology.

Modules studied in Year 10 include:

  • Human Biology
  • Evolution and Environment

Subject summary: Year 10 & 11 Science Programme of Study

Students are following AQA Chemistry Award Science (modular). They are assessed in three ways.

  • Two objective module tests in Year 10
  • Centre Assessed Units in Years 10 and 11
  • Written papers in Year 11

At the end of the course students will be awarded a GCSE in Chemistry.

Modules studied in Year 10 include:

  • Products from Rocks
  • Oils, Earth and Atmosphere

Subject summary: Year 10 & 11 Science Programme of Study

Students are following AQA Physics Award Science (modular). They are assessed in three ways.

  • Two objective module tests in Year 10
  • Centre Assessed Units in Years 10 and 11
  • Written papers in Year 11

At the end of the course students will be awarded a GCSE in Physics.

Modules studied in Year 10 include:

  • Energy and Electricity
  • Radiation and the Universe.

Subject summary: Year 10 & 11 Science Programme of Study

Students are following AQA Science (modular).  They are assessed in two ways.

  • Six objective module tests across Year 10 and 11
  • Centre Assessed Units in Year 10 and 11

At the end of the course students will be awarded GCSE science.
The modules studied in year 11 are:

  • Evolution & Environment
  • Oils, Earth & Atmosphere
  • Radiation & the Universe
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