Sir John Cass Red Coat School Programme of Study Key Stage 4 Applied Science

BTEC - Level 1/ Level 2 First Diploma in Applied Science (601/4531/6) Year 10 Year 11 Topics covered/areas of Focus 120 credits Unit 1 principles of Science (30 credits) Explore cells, organs and genes Explore the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in homeostasis and communication Explore atomic structure and the periodic table Explore substances and chemical reactions Explore the importance of energy stores, energy transfers and energy transformations Explore the properties and applications of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum. Unit 2 Chemistry and our Earth (30 credits) Investigate chemical reactivity and bonding Investigate how the uses of chemical substances depend on their chemical and physical properties Investigate the factors involved in the rate of chemical reactions Understand the factors that are affecting the Earth and its environment. Unit 3 Energy and our Universe (30 credits) Understand ionising radiation, its uses and sources Know how electrical energy produced from different sources can be transferred through the National Grid to homes and industry Know the components of the Solar System, the way the Universe is changing and the methods we use to explore space. Unit 4 - Biology and our Environment (30 credits) Investigate the relationships that different organisms have with each other and with their environment Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of human activity on the environment and how these effects can be measured Explore the factors that affect human health. Sir John Cass Red Coat School Programme of Study Key Stage 4 Applied Science Topics covered/areas of Focus 120 credits Unit 5 Applications of Chemical Substances (30 credits) Investigate and understand enthalpy changes associated with chemical reactions Investigate organic compounds used in society Explore the uses of nanochemicals and new materials. Unit 6 Applications of Physical Science (30 credits) Investigate motion Investigate forces Investigate light and sound waves Investigate electricity. Unit 7 Health Applications of Life Science (30 credits) Investigate factors that contribute to healthy living Know how preventative measures can be used to support healthy living Investigate how some treatments are used when illness occurs. Unit 8 Scientific Skills (30 credits) Understand how to produce a good plan for an investigation Process, present and analyse data, and draw evidence-based conclusions Evaluate evidence and investigative methods. KS4 Applied Science Sir John Cass s Foundation & Red Coat Church of England Secondary School 1

Skill Development & Expected Progress Opportunities are available to develop personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS) within sector-related context. Further opportunities for learners to demonstrate these skills may arise as learners progress throughout their learning. Independent enquirers - Young people process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. They take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that others have different beliefs and attitudes. Creative thinkers - Young people think creatively by generating and exploring ideas, making original connections. They try different ways to tackle a problem, working with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value. Reflective learners - Young people evaluate their strengths and limitations, setting themselves realistic goals with criteria for success. They monitor their own performance and progress, inviting feedback from others and making changes to further their learning. Team workers - Young people work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own part. They listen to and take account of different views. They form collaborative relationships, resolving issues to reach agreed outcomes. Self-managers - Young people organise themselves, showing personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise with a commitment to learning and self-improvement. They actively embrace change, responding positively to new priorities, coping with challenges and looking for opportunities. Effective participators - Young people actively engage with issues that affect them and those around them. They play a full part in the life of their school, college, workplace or wider community by taking responsible action to bring improvements for others as well as themselves. Progression This qualification builds on a foundation of the Key Stage 3 science programme of study and from the material in the Edexcel BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Principles of Applied Science. Learners can progress from this qualification onto the BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Applied Science, including the Forensic Science and Medical Science endorsed pathways. Learners can also progress to a range of BTEC Level 2 National qualifications in related areas such as Beauty Therapy Science, Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Science, Engineering, Construction, Land-based, Pharmacy Services or Dental Technology. Alternatively they can progress to NVQs such as the Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities or Laboratory Science. The underpinning knowledge, practical and vocational scientific skills learnt on the BTEC course will enhance and support the progression to a competency-based course. Unit 1 principles of Science (30 credits) External exam lasting 1-hour 15-minutes, this will be taken at the end of the academic year in June. Assessed externally and results published in August. Unit 2 Chemistry and our Earth (30 credits) Assignment 1 Manufacture of Compounds from Group 1 and 7 Elements (P1, M1, D1) Assignment 2 Quality Control of Ionic and Covalently Bonded Compounds (P2, P3, M2, M3, D2) Assignment 3 Useful Chemical Products (P4, P5, M4, D3) Assignment 4 Controlling Industrial Reactions (P6, P7, M5, M6, D4) Assignment 5 - Affecting the Environment (P8, P9, M7, D5) Assessment Unit 5 Applications of Chemical Substances (30 credits) Assignment 1 Hot or Cold (P1, 2A.M1, 2A.D1) Assignment 2 The Importance of the Fractions of Crude Oil (P2, M2, D2) Assignment 3 How Can We Identify Organic Chemicals? (P3, P4, M3, M4, D3) Assignment 4 How are Organic Chemicals Used? (P5, M5, D4) Assignment 5 - New Materials that Change the Way We Live (P6, M6, D5) Unit 6 Applications of Physical Science (30 credits) Assignment 1 How Speed Cameras Can Be Used to Improve Road Safety (P1, P2, M1, D1) Assignment 2 Conservation of Energy (P3, M2, D2) Assignment 3 Investigating Forces (P4, P5, P6, M3, M6, D4) Assignment 4 Checking the Accuracy of Mirrors and Lenses for Applications (P7, M7, D6) Assignment 5 - Sound Reflection and Transmission (P8, M6, D7) Assignment 6 - Series and Parallel Circuits (P9, M7, D6) Assignment 7 - Application of Thermistors or LDRs (P10, M8, D7) KS4 Applied Science Sir John Cass s Foundation & Red Coat Church of England Secondary School 2

Unit 3 Energy and our Universe (30 credits) Assignment 1 Do They Always Glow in the Dark? (P1, P2, P3, P4, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3) Assignment 2 Green Electricity (P5, M4) Assignment 3 Making Electricity Really! (P5, P7, M5, D4) Assignment 4 No Running Round this Circuit (P6) Assignment 5 - Where Is All that Space? (P8, P9, P10, M6, M7, D5) Unit 4 - Biology and our Environment (30 credits) Assignment 1 Threat to the Ecosystem (P1, P2, P3, M1, M2, D1) Assignment 2 Advising Industry About Impact on Ecosystems (P4, P5, P6, M3, M4, D2, D3) Assignment 3 Improving the Use of Medicines (P7, P8, P9, M5, M6, M7, D4) Unit 7 Health Applications of Life Science (30 credits) Assignment 1 A Healthy Lifestyle (P1, P2, P3, M1, M2, D1, D2) Assignment 2 Preventative Measures (P4, P5, P6, M3, M4, D4) Assignment 3 Medical Treatments (P7, P8, P9, M5, M6, D4, D5) Unit 8 Scientific Skills (30 credits) External exam lasting 1-hour 15-minutes, this will be taken at the end of the academic year in June. Assessed externally and results published in August. Grading Criteria All units are internally and some externally assessed in the BTEC qualifications in this specification. All assessment for the BTEC qualifications in this course is criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria, which are to be used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction: To achieve a pass a learner must have satisfied all the pass assessment criteria To achieve a merit a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit grading criteria To achieve a distinction a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction grading criteria. Learners who complete the unit but who do not meet all the pass criteria are graded unclassified. Literacy The BTEC First course facilitates to develop strong literacy cognition within students. The topic areas below are drawn from the GCSE English subject criteria. Write legibly, with accurate use of spelling, grammar and punctuation, in order to make the meaning clear Analyse spoken and written language, exploring impact and how it is achieved Express ideas and information clearly, precisely, accurately and appropriately in spoken and written communication Form independent views and challenge what is heard or read on the grounds of reason, evidence or argument Understand and use the conventions of written language, including grammar, spelling and punctuation Engage with and make fresh connections between ideas, texts and words Experiment with language to create effects to engage the audience Reflect and comment critically on their own and others use of language. Respond appropriately to the questions and views of others Participate in a range of real-life contexts in and beyond the classroom, adapting talk to situation and audience and using standard English where appropriate Understand how meaning is constructed through words, sentences and whole texts, recognising and responding to the effects of language variation Evaluate the ways in which texts may be interpreted differently according to the perspective of the reader. Choosing content and adapting style and language to a wide range of forms, media, contexts, audiences and purposes Adapting form to a wide range of styles and genres. KS4 Applied Science Sir John Cass s Foundation & Red Coat Church of England Secondary School 3

Numeracy The BTEC First course has a strong numeracy basis. Biology, Chemistry and especially Physics have high levels of numeracy within them and any scientific experiment will involve the usage of data collection and analysis to draw conclusions. The topic areas below are drawn from the GCSE Mathematics subject criteria. Understand number size and scale and the quantitative relationship between units Understand when and how to use estimation Carry out calculations involving +,,,, either singly or in combination, decimals, fractions, percentages and positive whole number powers Understand and use number operations and the relationships between them, including inverse operations and the hierarchy of operations Provide answers to calculations to an appropriate degree of accuracy, including a given power of ten, number of decimal places and significant figures Understand and use common measures and simple compound measures such as speed Make sensible estimates of a range of measures in everyday settings and choose appropriate units for estimating or carrying out measurement Interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments, work out time intervals and recognise that measurements given to the nearest whole unit may be inaccurate by up to one half in either direction Plot and draw graphs (line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, scatter graphs, histograms) selecting appropriate scales for the axes Substitute numerical values into simple formulae and equations using appropriate units Interpret, order and calculate with numbers written in standard form Carry out calculations involving negative powers (only -1 for rate of change) Change the subject of an equation Understand and use inverse proportion Understand and use percentiles and deciles ICT The ICT resources used by teachers enable them to provide a fully differentiated and inspiring material that allow students of all ability levels to reach their potential. Leaners will be required to write up their work based on the specified learning outcomes. Learners are required to carryout literature research to help their understanding of assignments and complete reviews, PowerPoint s or essays to demonstrate their level on understanding. Sources of information will need to be cited demonstrating that research has taken place, supporting planning and conclusions. Learners will have access to world wide web where they will have access to a bank or recourses in the forms of Reviews, diagrams, images, videos, articles and published scientific paper. Learners are expected to carry out 5 hours per week of idenpended study and research and we are expanding our ICT provision to fully incorporate it into the school VLE/Firefly which can be accessed at home. Life In Modern Britain The course provides ample opportunities to discuss and teach aspects of life in modern Britain. Instances include: Criminal and Civil law: themes - drug misuse, illegal hunting of endangered animals, pollution of protected ecosystems and environments. Institution and services: themes discussion of local government policy with regards to issues such as recycling and other environmental issues. Democracy and democratic values: themes - development of socio-political policy to problems such as the greenhouse effect and acid rain through scientific guidance. Individual liberty: themes promote dialogue and debate in issues such as stem cell research and genetic manipulation. Respect and tolerance of multi-faith society: themes discussing the religious implications of bioethics and energy resources. Safeguarding and resilience to propaganda: themes critically analysing the misuse of science in history such as nuclear radiation. KS4 Applied Science Sir John Cass s Foundation & Red Coat Church of England Secondary School 4

Spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues The Applied Science curriculum provides innumerable opportunities for students to progress in all aspects of spiritual, social, moral and cultural issues (SMSC). Examples of SMSC covered in the additional science: Biology related themes: such as ecosystems, human nutrition, stem cell and genetic research. Chemistry related themes: such as renewable resources, pollution in the environment, a focus on the development and misuse of drugs. Physics related themes: such as the question of the origin of the universe, dangers associated to EMS especially ionising radiation such as Gamma ray. Meeting the needs of individual students & Additional support To help learners identifying areas for learner progression, including stretch and challenge, teachers will Explaining clearly how BTEC assessment works and what learners need to do to achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction. Setting dry run or mock tasks and scenarios to help learners understand what level they have reached and prepare for assessment. Feedback on how to improve knowledge, skills, understanding, behaviour, approach, grammar To help learners achieve their full potential the department will: Yr11 Compulsory science extension Yr11 Academic tutor one to one support during after school hours. Yr11 Option/targeted 3 hour Saturday booster sessions with science teachers and academic tutors. Yr10 & Y11 - Logon science online resource used for homework and revision activities Yr10 - booster lessons Extra-Curricular Activities & Clubs Learners studying for the qualification bring with them a wealth of experience that are utilised to maximum effect by. The use of assessment evidence drawn from learners work environments are encouraged. We aim to enhance the vocational nature of the qualification by: Liaising with employers to ensure a course relevant to learners specific needs The department is hoping to extend the after school Science Club to Yr10 students and provide them the opportunity to work towards the BSA silver Crest award. Students have the opportunities to participate in STEM, G&T, university science seminars and workshops throughout the KS4 curriculum. Learner are also encouraged to attended university lectures on topics of interest and related to their assignment Learners are also encouraged to carry out work experience in industry and attend open days and career fairs. Independent Study/Homework Learners are expected to undertake a minimum of 5 hours of independent study of Applied science. In addition to this they are expected to read around the subject in advance of the lesson. Learners will be provided with the brief sheet and knowledge from taught lessons, where they have to complete the evidence required for the assessment. Homework will be give at the end of every lesson and these are linked with the assessment criteria. Details of the learning outcomes are in the student Study Guides with references to their textbooks. Learners are expected to make accurate notes and complete assignments regularly. Learners who are struggling with the course content are expected to approach teachers and/or academic tutor in this subject for extra support. Learners are expected to have the correct stationary and a calculator for every lesson. KS4 Applied Science Sir John Cass s Foundation & Red Coat Church of England Secondary School 5

Resources for learning, Support and VLE Beeby, J., Nicholls, L., Sherry, C., Smith, K., Thomas, N. and Young, G. (n.d.). BTEC first applied science. BTEC First in Applied Science: Application of Science - Unit 8 Revision Workbook. (2015). http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-firsts/applied-science-2012- nqf.resources.html#filterquery=category:pearson-uk:publisher%2fpearson: Pearson. Goodfellow, D., Hocking, S. and Musa, I. (2012). BTEC first application of science. Harlow: Pearson Education. Goodfellow, D., Hocking, S. and Musa, I. (2012). Principles of applied science. Harlow: Pearson Education. Stafford-Brown, J. (n.d.). Revise BTEC application of science. Stafford-Brown, J. (n.d.). Revise BTEC applied science. Stafford-Brown, J. (n.d.). Revise BTEC applied science principles of applied science. www.akzonobel.com Akzonobel (formally the ICI Company) www.bbc.co.uk/learning BBC learning www.cellsalive.com CELLS alive www.nln.ac.uk National Learning Network resources www.rsc.org The Royal Society of Chemistry This qualification has been developed to: Careers Information Exemplify scientific principles in vocational contexts, leading to an understanding of how those principles are applied in practice, and can facilitate a move either onto further periods of study or into employment Give learners the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of science principles and practice Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of related skills and techniques that are essential for successful performance in working life Give opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally recognised level 1 or level 2 science qualification Support progression into a more specialised level 3 vocational or academic course or into an apprenticeship Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter potential employment within a wide range of science sectors such as process, industrial, medical, or forensic. KS4 Applied Science Sir John Cass s Foundation & Red Coat Church of England Secondary School 6