Our Curriculum :
Science
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Key Stage 3
At Brumby, we have always believed in the more hands on
approach to learning science. It is important to us that our
pupils develop key skills when carrying out investigations, i.e.
identifying potential hazards, measuring accurately, recording
and analysing data, graph work and presenting their findings in
scientific manner. This is continually re-visited and developed
throughout KS3 within different topics where appropriate.
The focus of science has recently been shifted from just
theories, to the application of science, and where we use it
outside of classrooms. This has given us opportunities to bring
in outside speakers and look at trips to explore science in
different industries.
Following the changes to the science framework, we have bought
in new schemes of work, on-line books and assessment materials
from Collins KS3 Science for years 7, 8 and 9. Within key stage
3, pupils will cover 24 topics over the 3 years, allowing pupils
to follow a clear and structured pathway to achieve their full
potential.
Year 7
Cells, Tissues and Organs
Reproduction
Working in a Laboratory
Particles and Reactions
Energy Transfers
Forces and Speed
Classification and Food Webs
Weathering and Fossils
Year 8
Keeping Healthy
Studying Disease
Separating Mixtures
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
Magnetism
Sound and Heat
Life and Death
Space
Year 9
Drugs and Behaviour
Variation
Chemical Patterns
Chemical Reactions
Pressure, Forces and Moments
Energy Transfers
Humans and the Environment
Geology
Key Stage 4
BTEC
In the BTEC Science course there are no exams, but the
students have to complete a number of pieces of coursework in
order to achieve a pass for the course. The BTEC Certificate is
equivalent to two GCSE grade C passes (or above), the BTEC
Diploma is the equivalent to four GCSE grade C passes (or
above), the Extended Certificate is equivalent to two GCSE grade
C passes (or above).
The BTEC Certificate involves the students studying three units
of Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which are worth 15
credits
The BTEC Extended Certificate involves the students studying the
same three units as the Certificate plus any other units that
add up to a total of 30 credits.
The BTEC Diploma involves the students studying the same three
units as the Certificate with other units totalling a further 45
credits.
Available units include:
Applications of Chemical Substances
Applications of Physical Science
Health Applications of Life Science
Practical Science Project
Science and the World of Work
Working in a Science-based Organisation
The living Body
Monitoring the Environment
Growing Plants for Food
Investigating a Crime Scene
Science in Medicine
Using Mathematical Tools in Science
Designing and Making Useful Devices in Science
Chemical Analysis and Detection
Exploring our Universe
Electronics in Action
Biotechnology Procedures and Applications
Science in the World
Investigating Human Behaviour
Students may progress from the BTEC courses to a BTEC National
in Applied Science (equivalent to “A” Level) or related BTEC
Nationals, “A” Level Applied Science or related NVQ
qualifications.
The BTEC Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma focus on
Providing opportunities to acquire technical and employability
skills, knowledge and understanding which are transferable and
will enable students to meet changing circumstances, whether in
their own status or employment, or general changes in Applied
Science.
Developing the knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the
needs of the Applied Science sectors.
Providing opportunities for students to develop a range of
skills and techniques personal qualities and attributes
essential for successful performance in working life.
The assessment approach of the BTEC Certificate, Extended
Certificate and Diploma in Applied Science allows a greater
flexibility for the students, as throughout the course they can
get feedback on their progress as they provide evidence to
complete the grading criteria.
Science for Baccalaureate
The GCSE Science courses that are on offer to complete the
baccalaureate are core Science and additional science. Students
should have achieved a level 6 at the end of KS3 or have their
Science Teacher’s recommendation.
Course Content
The course covers approximately two-thirds of the course content
for the separate Sciences but provides equal challenge to
students.
GCSE Science and additional Science have an emphasis on
scientific literacy and look at Science in an every day context.
Opportunity for practical work is large and is used to develop
understanding and the skills used by Scientists in Industry.
GCSE Science
This course offers students:
A good knowledge of science, by studying Unit 1 from GCSE
Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics.
A firm foundation to go on to study A level Science subjects
when GCSE Science A is combined with GCSE additional science.
The opportunity to gain a good understanding across topics such
as:-
Keeping healthy
Elements and atoms
The transfer of energy
It is assessed by three, one hour papers plus a controlled
assessment based on practical work in the laboratory, each worth
25% of the final GCSE grade.
GCSE Additional Science
This course offers students:
Further knowledge of science, by studying Unit 2 from GCSE
Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics
A firm foundation to on to study A level Science subjects when
GCSE Science A or B is combined with GCSE additional Science
The opportunity to gain a good understanding across topics such
as:
Tissues, organs and organ systems
Structure and bonding
Forces and their effects
This course is assessed by three, one hour papers plus a
controlled assessment based on practical work in the laboratory,
each worth 25% of the final GCSE grade.
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