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Science Click here to return to Our Curriculum 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. Click here to return to Our Curriculum
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