Pen
nrice Academy
Curriculum Statemeent 2015/16
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Pe
enrice
e Acad
demy Scienc
S
ce │
Ye
ear 11 OCR Triple science
Ourr Year 11 Sttudents will experience
e a broad ra
ange of diffe
erent aspects of sciencce,
thro
ough the OC
CR Biology, Chemistry and Physiccs pathways
s. They will be exposedd to a
sign
nificant amo
ount of practical and inv
vestigative w
work that has been cra
afted to fullyy
prep
pare them ffor their GCSE examina
ations. Stud
dents will de
evelop a ran
nge of scienntific
skills from; collecting data, applying subject
s
know
wledge to explain
e
conc
cepts, analyysing
data
a and plann
ning investig
gations.
Ove
erview of L
Learning:
Con
ntrolled ass
sessment – Physics Scientific
S
i nvestigatio
on (week 11 3)
This
s module will cover the
e following;
ng an investtigation
 Plannin
(choosing a hypoth
hesis, identifying variab
bles, identiffying the ran
nge of data to
be colle
ected, justifyying the cho
oice of equi pment need
ded, writing a detailed
method
d, writing a risk
r
assessm
ment)
 Collecting data
(collecting and recording adeq
quate evide
ence to supp
port the hyp
pothesis)
 Displayying data in a graph
(choosing a scale, labelling ax
xis with corrrect units, plotting
p
data
a accuratelyy,
plotting error bars, drawing an
n appropriatte line of be
est fit, identifying outlierrs
and ano
omalous da
ata)
 Evaluatting data
(Identifyying problem
ms with the method an
nd suggestin
ng improvem
ments,
identifying outliers and anoma
alous data a
and suggesting possiblle causes,
evaluating the repe
eatability off the data co
ollected)
 Review
wing the hyp
pothesis
(Compa
aring data collected
c
to secondary data, analy
ysing if the hypothesis
h
has bee
en supporte
ed or mot)
Home
ework Overrview
Studen
nts will have
ea
weekly
y set of 15
questions to challlenge
their understandin
u
ng of
the content coverred in
year 10.
SMS
SC
Stud
dents will de
evelop the crucial
c
skills
s of team w
work and res
sponsibility through thee
prac
ctical investtigative skills they deve
elop.
Ass
sessment
This
s is a contro
olled assesssment which will contri but 25% to the final grade for
GCS
SE Physicss, and will be
e conducted
d in exam cconditions.
Con
ntrolled ass
sessment – Biology Scientific
S
in
nvestigatio
on (week 44 6)
This
s module will cover the
e following;
 Plannin
ng an investtigation
(choosing a hypoth
hesis, identifying variab
bles, identiffying the ran
nge of data to
be colle
ected, justifyying the cho
oice of equi pment need
ded, writing a detailed
method
d, writing a risk
r
assessm
ment)
 Collecting data
(collecting and recording adeq
quate evide
ence to supp
port the hyp
pothesis)
 Displayying data in a graph
(choosing a scale, labelling ax
xis with corrrect units, plotting
p
data
a accuratelyy,
plotting error bars, drawing an
n appropriatte line of be
est fit, identifying outlierrs
and ano
omalous da
ata)
 Evaluatting data
(Identifyying problem
ms with the method an
nd suggestin
ng improvem
ments,
identifying outliers and anoma
alous data a
and suggesting possiblle causes,
evaluating the repe
eatability off the data co
ollected)
wing the hyp
pothesis
 Review
(Compa
aring data collected
c
to secondary data, analy
ysing if the hypothesis
h
has bee
en supporte
ed or mot)
Studen
nts will have
ea
weekly
y set of 15
questions to challlenge
their understandin
u
ng of
the content coverred in
year 10.
Penrice Academy
Curriculum Statement 2015/16
SMSC
Students will develop the crucial skills of team work and responsibility through the
practical investigative skills they develop.
Assessment
This is a controlled assessment which will contribut 25% to the final grade for
GCSE Biology, and will be conducted in exam conditions.
P7 Studying the Universe : (week 7 – week 11)
This module will cover the following;
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Naked eye astronomy
Telescopes and images
Mapping the Universe
Stars
Students will have a
weekly set of 15
questions to challenge
their understanding of
the P7 content.
SMSC
Students will develop an understanding of the place humans have in the universe.
They will look at how scientists make observations and use their imagination to
explain the data. They will develop an understanding of Britain's local, national,
European, and global dimensions in terms of space exploration and observation.
They will also learn about the importance of collaboration between counties to allow
space exploration to continue in the future.
Assessment
Teaching staff will assess students understanding of the this topic throughout, with
the effective use of questioning and marking of student work.
Students will be assessed on this module in the form of summative assessment (P7
past GCSE paper), which will provide teaching staff and students with an
understanding of their potential in Physics.
B7 Further Biology: (week 12 – week 16)
This module will cover the following;
 Peak performance
 Learning from nature
 New technology
Students will have a
weekly set of 15
questions to challenge
their understanding of
the B7 content.
SMSC
Students will develop an understanding of how the relationship of science and
humans will have an increasing importance to the natural world. They will look at
how human activity can create both sustainable and unattainable societies. They
will learn about how new technology can be used to improve our lives and
understand that there can be unforeseen consequences.
Assessment
Teaching staff will assess students understanding of the this topic throughout, with
the effective use of questioning and marking of student work.
Students will be assessed on this module in the form of formative assessment (20
questions quiz), which will provide teaching staff and students with an
understanding of their potential in Biology.
C7 Chemistry for a sustainable world: (week 17 – week 21)
This module will cover the following;
 Green chemistry
 Chemistry of carbon compounds
 Energy changes
Students will have a
weekly set of 15
questions to challenge
their understanding of
Penrice Academy
 Reversible reactions and equilibria
 Chemical analysis
Curriculum Statement 2015/16
the C7 content.
SMSC
Student will develop an understanding of the chemical industry, looking at using
their scientific understanding of chemical reactions to make the industry more
sustainable. They will be finding out about how science based technologies can
improve our quality of life, but may also harm the environment. Weighing up
benefits and cost to decide on future developments.
Assessment
Teaching staff will assess students understanding of the this topic throughout, with
the effective use of questioning and marking of student work.
Students will be assessed on this module in the form of summative assessment
(C7 past GCSE paper), which will provide teaching staff and students with an
understanding of their potential in Chemistry.
Core Science revision : (week 22 – week 23)
This module will cover the following;
 P123
 C123
 B123
SMSC
Students will have a
weekly set of 15
questions to challenge
their understanding of
the Core sciene
content.
Students will develop their capacity for critical and independent thought by
reflecting on their areas of success and areas to develop based on assessments
thought the year. They will experience moments of stillness and reflection gaining
confidence to cope with setbacks and learn from mistakes, making them resilient
learners.
Assessment
Teaching staff will assess students understanding of the this topic throughout, with
the effective use of questioning and marking of student work.
Students will be assessed on this module in the form of summative assessment
(GCSE Core Science past papers), which will provide teaching staff and students
with an understanding of their potential in core science section of the course.
Additional Science revision: (week 24 – week 25)
This module will cover the following;
 P456
 C456
 B456
SMSC
Students will develop their capacity for critical and independent thought by
reflecting on their areas of success and areas to develop based on assessments
thought the year. They will experience moments of stillness and reflection gaining
confidence to cope with setbacks and learn from mistakes, making them resilient
learners.
Assessment
Teaching staff will assess students understanding of the this topic throughout, with
the effective use of questioning and marking of student work.
Students will be assessed on this module in the form of summative assessment
Students will have a
weekly set of 15
questions to challenge
their understanding of
the additional science
content.
Penrice Academy
Curriculum Statement 2015/16
(GCSE Additional Science past papers), which will provide teaching staff and
students with an understanding of their potential in Additional Science section of
the course.
P7, C7, B7 revision: (week 26 – week 28)
This module will cover the following;
 P7 Observing the universe
(Naked eye astronomy, telescopes & images, mapping the universe, stars)
 C7 Chemistry for a sustainable world
(Green chemistry, chemistry from carbon compounds, energy changes,
reversible reactions and equilibria, chemical analysis)
 B7 Further biology
(Peak performance, learning from nature, new technology)
Students will have a
weekly set of 15
questions to challenge
their understanding of
the P7, C7 & B7
content.
SMSC
Students will develop their capacity for critical and independent thought by
reflecting on their areas of success and areas to develop based on assessments
thought the year. They will experience moments of stillness and reflection gaining
confidence to cope with setbacks and learn from mistakes, making them resilient
learners.
Assessment
Teaching staff will assess students understanding of the this topic throughout, with
the effective use of questioning and marking of student work.
Students will be assessed on this module in the form of summative assessment
(GCSE Triple Science past papers), which will provide teaching staff and students
with an understanding of their potential in Triple Science section of the course.
Core & Additional revision: (week 29 – week 30)
This module will cover the following;
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P123 (earth and the universe, Radiation and life, Sustainable energy)
C123 (Air quality, Material choices, Chemicals in our lives)
B123 (You and your genes, keeping healthy, life on earth)
P456 (Explaining motion, Electric circuits, Radioactive materials)
C456 (chemical patterns, Chemicals of the natural environment)
B456 (Chemical synthesis)
SMSC
Students will develop their capacity for critical and independent thought by
reflecting on their areas of success and areas to develop based on assessments
thought the year. They will experience moments of stillness and reflection gaining
confidence to cope with setbacks and learn from mistakes, making them resilient
learners.
Assessment
Teaching staff will assess students understanding of the this topic throughout, with
the effective use of questioning and marking of student work.
Students will have time to identify areas to develop and revise these areas.
Students will complete a selection of past GCSE exam papers on all of the content
they have studied for GCSE Triple Science. They will then have time in subsequent
lessons to analyse the paper, with the aim of developing their understanding.
Students will have a
weekly set of 15
questions to challenge
their understanding of
the Core and
additional science
content.