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Science at KS4

Science at KS4. Why do we teach Science?. Developing and maintaining curiosity Developing descriptive and explanation skills Developing practical investigative and exploratory skills Provide and understanding and knowledge basis for KS4 study. Two possible routes:.

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Science at KS4

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  1. Science at KS4

  2. Why do we teach Science? Developing and maintaining curiosity Developing descriptive and explanation skills Developing practical investigative and exploratory skills Provide and understanding and knowledge basis for KS4 study

  3. Two possible routes: Separate Science aka Triple Award: Physics GCSE, Chemistry GCSE and Biology GCSE. Double Award: Core Science GCSE, Additional Science GCSE (both cover key elements of physics, chemistry and biology) Both routes are suitable preparation for A level study

  4. Core and Separate Science GCSE B1 You and Your Genes C1 Air QualityP1 Earth in the UniverseB2 Keeping HealthyC2 Materials Choices P2 Radiation and Life C3 Chemicals in our livesB3 Life on EarthP3 Sustainable Energy

  5. Additional and Separate Science GCSE B4 The processes of Life C4 Chemical Patterns P4 Explaining Motion B5 Growth and Development C5 Chemicals in the Natural Environment P5 Electric circuits B6 Brain and Mind C6 Chemical synthesis P6 Radioactive materials

  6. Separate Science GCSE only B7 Further Biology C7 Further Chemistry P7 Further Physics

  7. Assessment: Core Science: B1B2B3; C1C2C3; P1P2P3 Three 60min exams Data Analysis Coursework; Case Study Coursework

  8. Assessment: Core Science: B1B2B3; C1C2C3; P1P2P3 Three 60min exams Data Analysis Coursework; Case Study Coursework Additional Science: B4B5B6; C4C5C6; P4P5P6 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report

  9. Assessment: Core Science: B1B2B3; C1C2C3; P1P2P3 Three 60min exams Data Analysis Coursework; Case Study Coursework Additional Science: B4B5B6; C4C5C6; P4P5P6 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report Biology: B1B2B3; B4B5B6; B7 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report

  10. Assessment: Core Science: B1B2B3; C1C2C3; P1P2P3 Three 60min exams Data Analysis Coursework; Case Study Coursework Additional Science: B4B5B6; C4C5C6; P4P5P6 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report Biology: B1B2B3; B4B5B6; B7 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report Chemistry: C1C2C3; C4C5C6; C7 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report

  11. Assessment: Core Science: B1B2B3; C1C2C3; P1P2P3 Three 60min exams Data Analysis Coursework; Case Study Coursework Additional Science: B4B5B6; C4C5C6; P4P5P6 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report Biology: B1B2B3; B4B5B6; B7 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report Chemistry: C1C2C3; C4C5C6; C7 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report Physics: P1P2P3; P4P5P6; P7 Three 60min exams Practical Investigation Report

  12. How to support students Interest and wonder is more important than the ‘right’ answer Why might that be?, rather than Why is that? Vocabulary and test preparation It doesn’t always feel new, it can feel very difficult

  13. Controlled Assessment 25% Core Science: Data Analysis and Case Study Additional Science: Practical Investigation Biology: Practical Investigation Chemistry: Practical Investigation Physics: Practical Investigation

  14. About the course Science in context Ideas about Science (Observation; Correlation; Risk; Creativity; Measurement; Decisions)

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