Science GCSE

During the course you will study the following modules: Biology How humans respond to changes What we can do to keep healthy What causes disease and how to defend our bodies Genetics Evolution Environmental Biology Chemistry How rocks provide building materials Extraction and uses of metals Fuels and crude oil Polymers Earth and the atmosphere Use of plant oils Physics Electricity and electrical devices Generating electricity Waves and electro-magnetic spectrum Radioactivity The universe and our solar system Heat transfer What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of: Material, physical and living worlds Effects of science on society Importance of scale in science Nature of science and of the scientific processes Relationships between hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations Risk and potential risk in the context of potential benefits Observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problem solving skills Communication, mathematics and the use of technology in scientific contexts How will I be assessed? Throughout the course you will be assessed through course work and a one hour exam in each area – biology, chemistry, physics. What can I do next? Completion of the course will enable you to: Progress to a Level 3 Science course Access a range of higher education courses and career options for which GCSE Science is an essential requirement – e.g. teacher training