Additional Science

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Additional Science
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Additional Science

• Additional Science
• introduces the scientific concepts needed for
  further study
• emphasises models and explanations
• full GCSE AG
• progression to science AS courses

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Additional Science modules

• Homeostasis B
• Chemical patterns C
• Explaining movement P
• Growth and development B
• Chemicals of the natural environment C
• Electric circuits P
• Brain and mind B
• Synthesis and analysis C
• The wave model of radiation P

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How is it same/different from Double Award?

• Some modules familiar, e.g. Homeostasis, Chemical
  patterns
• Some new material, e.g. Brain and mind
• Some different approaches, e.g. Explaining motion
• Some modules explore topics to greater depth,
  e.g. Growth and development
• Coursework is an Investigation but this is not
  Sc1. The Investigation should encourage the
  development of an investigative approach by young
  scientists.

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Investigation

• Not current Sc1 - no prediction hoop
• Pilot experience supports easier marking
• Flexibility for more open-ended work if you wish

Year 10 investigate forces
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Investigations

• One whole investigation not bits of marks from
  different ones
• What is the structure of the Investigation (S, C,
  I, E, P)?
• How is Strategy different from Planning?
• prediction move to hypothesis without lengthy
  explanation
• autonomy whats this is practice?
• What if we provide more structure?
• What sort of activities can we do?

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Modelling asteroid impact