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Science
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| Aims for the Year |
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to continue to develop the skills of investigative
science
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to develop an awareness of the applications
of science in society
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to further extend knowledge of all aspects of
science
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to appreciate that scientific progress must
be balanced by a concern for the environment
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| What we will do |
Five units of work will be covered before the National Curriculum
tests in May:
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Reaction of metals, Applications of Chemistry and Environmental
Chemistry
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Fitness and Health , Plants and Photosynthesis, Inheritance
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Electricity , Energy, Gravity, Space, Forces, Pressure
- Preparation for the National Curriculum tests with mock
examinations and revision classes
- After the National Curriculum tests work begins on the
GCSE science course
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| Assessment |
- at the end of each unit pupils sit a test
which assesses their knowledge and understanding investigative
skills and study skills are assessed in each unit,
- pupils
are provided with handbooks that explain how these skills
are marked
- during the course of each unit two skills
will be identified and assessed
- for each assessed activity pupils are awarded
one of three levels-credit, merit or special
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| Ways you can help |
- encourage the pupil to use their Science
Handbook.
- They should make use of the criteria when
completing assessed work.
- encourage your child to revise before each
of the end of unit tests.
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| Keywords |
acceleration
foetus
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umbilical cord fertilisation |
refraction
reflection |
