SCIENCE
(EDEXCEL IGCSE)
DR J M WOOD
SEPARATE SCIENCE (BIOLOGY 4BI1, CHEMISTRY 4CH1, PHYSICS 4PH1) AND DOUBLE AWARD 4SD0)
WHAT WILL I LEARN? The main areas of the specification for Science include content from Biology, Chemistry and Physics and cover all aspects of a good science education, with particular emphasis on evaluating evidence and the implications of science for society. The Year 10 and Year 11 courses follow on from the work covered in Year 9. During the course, pupils will be able to apply their knowledge with understanding to scientific examples from domestic, industrial and environmental contexts and there will be opportunities for pupils to use key skills to organise and present information clearly and logically using a variety of techniques, including the use of ICT.
WHICH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE MUST I HAVE BEFORE STARTING THIS COURSE? All pupils must continue these courses as a minimum science requirement at Kingswood School. The courses continue to develop the ideas taught in Year 9, both in terms of content and practical skills.
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED AND ASSESSED? All pupils follow the IGCSE courses for Biology, Chemistry and Physics in Years 9, 10 and 11. Setting takes place at the end of Year 9 in preparation for Year 10. Pupils are taught in Science classes which are setted in three bands, with the classes in each band being of equal ability. Differentiation in teaching occurs across the bands in order to allow all pupils to fulfil their potential.
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
Nature and Variety of Living Things Structure and Function in Living Things Reproduction and Inheritance Ecology and Environment Use of Biological Resources
Principles of Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry
Forces and Motion Electricity Waves Energy Resources and Energy Transfer Solids, Liquids and Gases Magnetism and Electromagnetism Radioactivity and Particles Astrophysics
The GCSE Years 2022-2024 / 9
