21st Century Science

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21st Century Science
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What is 21st Century Science

• This is a suite of GCSE qualifications that
  fulfils and goes beyond the KS4 science NC.
• It comprises of several different qualifications
  so learning is individualised throughout GCSE
• A science course that is up to date and informs
  pupils about the skills required to make
  informed and balanced judgements

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The courses
GCSE Biology B7 GCSE Chemistry C7 GCSE Physics P7
GCSE Additional Science B4, B5, B6 C4, C5, C6 P4,
P5, P6
GCSE Science B1, B2, B3 C1, C2, C3 P1, P2, P3
For all students
For most students
For some students
Single Awards Full range GCSEs F and H tiers
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Triple Sciences

• Students start this in the beginning of year 10
• Study both core and additional science and an
  extra unit for each of the sciences
• Core units are taught in 6 week blocks

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Core Science Year 10

• B1 You and Your Genes
• B2 Keeping Healthy
• B3 Life on Earth
• C1 Air Quality
• C2 Materials
• C3 Food Matters
• P1 Earth and Universe
• P2 Radiation and life
• P3 Radioactive materials

• Each module lasts 6 weeks (for core science
  groups it is 8 weeks)

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Additional Science Year 11

• B4 Homeostasis
• B5 Growth and Development
• B6 Brain and Mind
• C4 Chemical Patterns
• C5 Chemicals of the natural
  environment
• C6 Chemical Synthesis
• P4 Explaining Motion
• P5 Electric Circuits
• P6 Wave models of radiation

• Each module lasts 6 weeks

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Triple Sciences

• Biology across the ecosystem B7
• Living organisms are interdependent,
  photosynthesis, Heterotrophic nutrition, new
  technologies Human physiology
• Chemistry for a sustainable world C7
• Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters, Energy
  changes in chemistry, Reversible reactions and
  equilibria, analysis, green chemistry
• Observing the universe P7
• How do astronomers observe the sky?, How do
  telescopes work?, What are stars and galaxies?,
  What happens during the birth and death of a
  star? How do astronomers work together?

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Triple Sciences Assessment

• Example for Biology (Same for each of Chemistry
  and Physics)
• B1, B2 B3 16.7 (50/300)
• B4, B5 B6 16.7 (50/300)
• Ideas in context paper based on pre-release
  material and assessment of B7 33 (100/300)
• Skills assessment unit
• Investigation 33 (100/300)
• Students take modules 1,2 and 3 in June of
  Year 10
• Students take modules 4,5 and 6 in January of
  Year 11
• Students take module 7 in June of Year 11
• Coursework submitted in Autumn term of Year 11

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Year 10 Science Exam Dates

• B123 Friday 21st May
• C123 Wednesday 9th June
• P123 Monday 28th June

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Coursework

• Pupils will complete 3 pieces of coursework one
  for each Subject in Autumn of Year 11 extra work
  will be required to be done at home
• Work to be handed in no later than two weeks
  after the end of coursework lessons
• Coursework support available Tuesday after
  school 345 to 430

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Revision Guides

• Letter was given to all pupils at the beginning
  of term
• Cost 26-25 for a pack
• Includes revision guide, workbook and answer book
  for each subject
• Or 12-00 for just the revision books
• Spare letters available at the front

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Science in the Media

• The course focuses on contemporary science issues
  such as those arising in the media.
• Students would benefit from reading daily
  newspapers and accessing science sections of
  websites such as the BBC.

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