Science Department Key Stage 4 - GCSE Modules

The Edexcel 360 Science course aims to:

  •  Develop students’ understanding of the science around them that affects them in their everyday life
  •  Develop students’ questioning, analytical and evaluative approach to scientific problems and issues
  •  Develop students’ practical skills in science and an understanding of how science works
  •  Encourage enthusiasm about science, leading to continued study.

Core Science

Students taking Core Science complete the following 12 modules throughout Years 10 and 11.
  B1 - Biology
    Topic 1: Environment
    Topic 2: Genes
    Topic 3: Electrical and Chemical Signals
    Topic 4: Use, Misuse and Abuse
  C1 - Chemistry
    Topic 5: Patterns in Properties
    Topic 6: Making Changes
    Topic 7: There’s One Earth
    Topic 8: Designer Products
  P1 - Physics
    Topic 9: Producing and Measuring Electricity
    Topic 10: You’re in Charge
    Topic 11: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
    Topic 12: Space and its Mysteries

Additional Science

Students taking Additional Science complete the 12 modules above in Year 10, and the following 12 modules in Year 11.
  B2 - Biology
    Topic 1: Inside Living Cells
    Topic 2: Divide and Develop
    Topic 3: Energy Flow
    Topic 4: Interdependence
  C2 - Chemistry
    Topic 5: Synthesis
    Topic 6: In your Element
    Topic 7: Chemical Structures
    Topic 8: How Fast? How Furious?
  P2 - Physics
    Topic 9: As Fast as You Can!
    Topic 10: Roller-Coasters and Relativity
    Topic 11: Putting Radiation to Use
    Topic 12: Power of the Atom

Assessment

The Edexcel 360 GCSE Science Course is assessed as follows:
    External assessment (60%)
    Six multiple choice tiered tests
    Internal assessment (40%)
    •  Assessment activities (30%). One assessment activity from each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
       The assessment activities and mark schemes are prepared by Edexcel to assess the ‘How Science
       Works’ criteria in context of the specification topics.
       These are marked by the teacher and externally moderated by Edexcel.
    •  Practical skills assessment (10%). Assessed by the teacher and non-moderated.

The Syllabus

Click here< to view the examination syllabus for Edexcel 360 Science. Select the specification download from the section headed GCSE Science 2006.
For more information you can also visit the Edexcel 360 Science micro-site here. This contains schemes of work and sample assessment materials