Science at Newhaven School

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Science Curriculum offer 2023/24

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iGCSE Single Award: 4SS0

The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single Award) is a single GCSE qualification that offers a wide range of content from Grade 9-1.

The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Single Award) comprises of three externally assessed papers: Biology Paper 1, Chemistry Paper 2 and Physics Paper 3.

Each exam is externally set and is an hour and 10 minutes long. The exams contain a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

Overview:

Year 10

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Principles of Chemistry

Nature and Variety of Living Organisms
Electricity

Structure and Function in Living Organisms
Structure and Function in Living Organisms continued

Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry continued

Radioactivity and Particles
Waves

Reproduction and Inheritance
Astrophysics

Revision for Exams

Year 11

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Ecology and the environment
Energy Resources and Energy Transfers

Physical Chemistry
Use of Biological Resources

Forces and Motion
Organic Chemistry

Solids, Liquids and Gases
Revision for Exams Revision for Exams

Further Education and Career Opportunities:

With this qualification you can go onto to study Science at a Level 3 including A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 and NVQ qualifications. Within this Science qualification, you can go on to work or train in a variety of professions.

iGCSE Double Award: 4SD0

The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) is a two GCSE qualification and offers a wide range of content from Grade 9-1.

The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Science (Double Award) comprises of three externally assessed papers: Biology Paper 1, Chemistry Paper 2 and Physics Paper 3.

Each exam is externally set and is two hours long. The exams and contains a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations and extended open-response questions.

Overview:

Year 10

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Nature and Variety of Living Organisms

Principles of Chemistry
Electricity

Animal Physiology
Animal Physiology continued

Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry continued

Radioactivity and Particles
Plant Physiology

Astrophysics
Variation and Selection

Revision for Exams

Year 11

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Waves

Ecology and the Environment
Energy Resources and Energy Transfers

Use of Biological Resources

Forces
Physical Chemistry

Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Organic Chemistry

Solids, Liquids and Gases
Revision for Exams Revision for Exams

Further Education and Career Opportunities:

With this qualification, you can go on to study Science at a Level 3 including A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 and NVQ qualifications. Within this Science qualification, you can go on to work or train in a variety of professions.

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Applied Science and Technology 601/1402/2

To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Applied Science and Technology, learners must complete one or two Mandatory units and one or two optional units.

Overview:

Year 10

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Energy and Our Universe Energy and Our Universe Healthy Living Healthy Living Biology and Our Environment Biology and Our Environment

Year 11

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Chemistry and Our Earth Chemistry and Our Earth Environmental Science Environmental Science The Living Body The Living Body

Further Education and Career Opportunities:

The learner can progress to a level 3 qualification, which could be a general science and/or technology qualification such as a Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science. The qualification could help learners move on to an Access to Higher Education Diploma. The learners could progress to a related Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship in Science or Technology in any of the available pathways. It is recommended that you also have maths skills at level 2 before moving on to Level 3 qualifications.

BTEC Principles of Applied Science

The BTEC Principles of Applied Science course is a level 2 qualification based on three main topics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics covering an array of topics within all 3 over the course of 1 year. It includes mainly coursework assignments that have an 80% weighting. Pupils sit a short 1 hour exam at the end of the year for 20 % of their final grade.

Overview:

Year 10

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Cells

Specialised cells

Organs, systems and tissues

Transport in plants

DNA and chromosomes

Monohybrid inheritance

Inheritance patterns (punnet squares)
Nervous system and reflex arc

Homeostasis and thermoregulation

Blood sugar control (glucoregulation)
Atomic structure

Isotopes and relative atomic mass

Periodic table

Electronic configuration
Elements, compounds and mixtures

Neutralisation reactions

Acids and salts

Neutralisation equations

Acids and metals

Hazards of acids and bases
Energy and its use

Energy transformations and transfers

Thermal energy transfers

Measuring energy

Energy for everything
Wave characteristics

Wave calculations

Electromagnetic spectrum and its uses

Year 11

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth Unit 2: Chemistry and Our Earth

Unit 1: Principles of Applied Science Exam
Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe Unit 3: Energy and Our Universe Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment Unit 4: Biology and Our Environment

Further Education and Career Opportunities:

The course supports further progression in science education, creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the science sector.

KS3 Curriculum

Students will be working through the KS3 National Curriculum through various projects throughout the year. These projects allow students to access their learning through real world experiences.

Overview:

KS3 (Year 23-24)

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Brazil in all its Glory

• Nutrition and Digestion

• Genetics and evolution

• Sound waves
Exploring 26.2 miles of history

• Cellular respiration

• Earth and atmosphere

• Motion and forces: Describing motion
Make yourself a take away

• Energy: Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context

• Nutrition and Digestion
Street world; urban art and culture

• Relationships in an ecosystem

• Earth and atmosphere
How ‘real’ is the ‘real world’?

• Space physics

• Earth and atmosphere

• Light waves
Hit ‘shift’ to begin: Game Design

• Current electricity

• Forces and motion