Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques. This involves four Assignments based on the following

·         titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions

·         calorimetry to study cooling curves

·         chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures

·         Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work.

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I

(externally assessed in June)

·         Periodicity and properties of elements

·         Structure and functions of cells and tissues

·         Waves in communication

Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills

• A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions.

• The scenario and practical investigation in Part A is given to

learners before Part B is scheduled and is undertaken under supervision in a single session of 3 hours.

• Part B is a set task that is undertaken under supervision in a single session of 1.5 hours timetabled by Pearson.

This includes learning content based on the following:

·         Planning a scientific investigation

·         Data collection, processing and analysis/interpretation

·         Drawing conclusions and evaluation

·         Enzymes in action

·         Diffusion of molecules

·         Plants and their environment

·         Energy content of fuels

·         Electrical circuits

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I

(externally assessed in June)

·         Periodicity and properties of elements

·         Structure and functions of cells and tissues

·         Waves in communication

Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems. This involves three Assignments based on the following:

·         the impact of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their associated corrective treatments

·         the impact of disorders on the physiology of the lymphatic system and the associated corrective treatments

·         the physiology of the digestive system and the use of corrective treatments for dietary-related diseases.

Trials

Exam style questions based on the first parts of:

·         Periodicity and properties of elements

·         Structure and functions of cells and tissues

Exam date

Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills

Part A – 3 hours: 15/01/2020

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I

(externally assessed in June)

·         Periodicity and properties of elements

·         Structure and functions of cells and tissues

·         Waves in communication

Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems. This involves three Assignments based on the following:

·         the impact of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their associated corrective treatments

·         the impact of disorders on the physiology of the lymphatic system and the associated corrective treatments

·         the physiology of the digestive system and the use of corrective treatments for dietary-related diseases.

Exam dates

Monday 08 June 2020

PM Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I - Biology

Tuesday 09 June 2020

AM Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I – Chemistry