Science | Belfast Boys' Model

Science

Curriculum

Departments

Science

Aims

To stimulate pupils’ curiosity and enthusiasm to develop a sense of wonder in science
To develop skills in scientific methods of enquiry
To engage pupils to develop understanding of the processes of science as well as content of scientific knowledge

Staff

Mrs Butterworth

Ms Open
Dr Clarke
Ms Doyle
Mr McBride
Mr Smith

"Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge."

- Stephen Hawking

Key Stage 3

Year 8

Starting science
Living things and cells
Solids, liquids and gases
Forces
Acids and alkalis
Electric circuits
Photosynthesis and feeding relationships

Year 9

Food and health
Elements compounds and mixtures
Space
Circulation and respiration
Energy forms and resources
Identifying substances

Key Stage 4

Year 10

Reproduction
Atomic structure and bonding
Electricity
Disease and defence
Rates of reaction and reactivity
Waves

LEVEL 2 APPLIED SCIENCE, OCN

Consists of 3 essential internally assessed portfolio units:

Physical Processes.
Life Processes and Living Things.
Materials and their Chemical Properties.

How it is Assessed
100% Internally assessed portfolio work
This is NOT suitable foundation for Post-16 Science.

GCSE Single Award Science, CCEA

Unit 1 Biology
Unit 2 Chemistry
Unit 3 Physics
Unit 4 Practical Skills - Practical skills assessment - External written examination

How it is Assessed
3 x 1 hour written examinations (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
1 x 2 hour Practical (experimental) examination followed by a 1 hour written examination (Booklet B)

GCSE Double Award Science, CCEA

Year 11

Biology Unit B1: Cells, Living Processes and Biodiversity
Chemistry Unit C1: Structures, Trends, Chemical Reactions, Quantitative Chemistry and Analysis
Physics Unit P1: Motion, Force, Moments, Energy, Density, Kinetic Theory, Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission & Fusion

Year 12

Biology Unit B2: Body Systems, Genetics, Microorganisms and Health
Chemistry Unit C2: Further Chemical Reactions, Rates and Equilibrium, Calculations and Organic Chemistry
Physics Unit P2: Waves, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism and Space Physics
Unit 7: Practical Skills - this comprises Unit 7 Biology, Unit 7 Chemistry and Unit 7 Physics.

How it is Assessed
3 x 1 hour written examinations (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
1 x 2 hour Practical (experimental) examination followed by a 1 hour written examination (Booklet B)

Post 16

Biology

Exam Board: CCEA. 100% Written examination.

AS Level

Unit AS 1: Molecules and Cells
Unit AS 2: Organisms and Biodiversity
Unit AS 3: Practical Skills in AS Biology, External Assessment 1 Hour Exam plus Internal Practical Assessment

A2 Level

Unit A2 1: Physiology, Coordination and Control, and Ecosystems, External Assessment
Unit A2 2: Biochemistry, Genetics and Evolutionary Trends, External Assessment
Unit A2 3: Practical Skills in Biology, External Assessment ( 1Hour Exam) plus Internal practical Assessment

LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Exam Board: CCEA.

33.3% Internally assessed portfolio

66.6% External Examination

AS Level

Unit AS 1: Experimental Techniques
Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems
Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes

A2 Level

Unit A2 1: Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation
Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry
Unit A2 3: Medical Physics

Skills Developed

Manipulation Skills in Practical Work.
Leadership and Group working Skills
Problem Solving
Communication

Career Areas

Environmental Science
Biochemistry
Dentistry
Veterinary
Biological Sciences
Marine Biology
Nursing
Midwifery