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APPLIED SCIENCE Subject Leader: Miss B Pettifer This OCR course is the AS/A2 level of choice for students who wish to study science to a advanced level without specialising in the more theoretically based A levels in Chemistry, Physics or Biology. Year 12 – AS Unit 1 SCIENCE AT WORK 33.3% of AS PORTFOLIO Unit 2 ANALYSIS AT WORK 33.3% of AS PORTFOLIO Unit 3 MONITORING THE ACTIVITY OF THE HUMAN BODY 33.3% of AS EXAMINATION This unit will give students the opportunity to investigate the importance of science, and the people involved, in a wide range of organisations. Students will have the opportunity to investigate the science really used, the type of work actually carried out and will be asked to carry out two assessed practical activities. By studying this unit, students will learn about and practise some of the analytical techniques used in forensic, pathology and research laboratories, and also in the chemical and energy industries. Students will consider the energy organisations’ use and the impact they have on the environment and will be asked to complete two assessed practical activities. In this unit students will learn about the techniques that are used to collect information about the function of the human body. This information is essential for the diagnosis and care of many disorders. Monitoring the activity of organs, and analysing samples of body tissue and fluids, can produce information about what is happening inside the human body. This section also introduces ideas about how images of the inside of the human body are obtained. Year 13 – A2 Unit 4 INVESTIGATING THE SCIENTISTS WORK 33.3% of A2 PORTFOLIO Unit 5 SAMPLING, TESTING AND PROCESSING 33.3 % of A2 EXAMINATION This unit provides an opportunity to work as a research scientist, and to use the knowledge and skills that students have developed in previous work to complete an extended investigation into a topic which they can research and study in depth. It will give students the opportunity to increase their practical competence and organisational skills. Two important areas in which scientists work are in the analysis and identification of naturally occurring materials and in the development of beneficial new products from these materials. By studying this unit students will understand how scientists use their knowledge to develop techniques for sampling and testing these materials. Unit 6 ECOLOGY AND MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT 33.3% of A2 PORTFOLIO In this unit, students will research and investigate the Earth's ecosystems and its biodiversity. This unit includes a residential field trip where students will be given the opportunity to learn about techniques that ecologists use to study ecosystems. Entry Requirements st At least a C in Science (Year 10) and C in either Additional Science or Additional Applied 21 Century Science (Year 11). A grade C in GCSE Mathematics would be a significant help in this course. NEW COURSE FOR <strong>SEP</strong>TEMBER 2013 SOCIOLOGY Subject Leader: Mrs M Perry Course Requirements: No prior knowledge of Sociology is necessary. English GCSE grade C or above. Why choose A Level Sociology? How can millions of people live together and yet avoid chaos? What causes crime? Are we really free or is our behaviour controlled? Where does our identity come from? Does the mass media have too much power? How do religions affect our societies? OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL 26
If you are interested in the way that society works and often find yourself asking these questions, then you are already thinking like a Sociology student. With an AS or A Level in Sociology, you will have the opportunity to investigate the social behaviour of yourself and others. You will learn about different cultures, social behaviours and traditions – just like taking a magnifying glass to the world outside your window. It's fascinating stuff! Course Outline: The course enables you to develop knowledge of sociological issues and research methods. As part of your AS studies, you will explore different theories of culture and identity, asking questions such as where does our identity come from, how does mass culture influence people? Students will also explore wealth, poverty and welfare, examining the reasons and responses to poverty. Within the education unit, students will develop an understanding of how different social groups achieve and whether we all have the same opportunities to achieve. At A2 level, students build on their understanding to explore how beliefs, such as religions and cults shape our society. The power and influence of the mass media and political groups will also be examined. Students will explore crime and deviance, exploring different theories of criminal behaviour and the implications crime has on society. Assessment: The course is assessed through examinations. Two separate papers at both AS and A2 level in which students have a choice of questions. SPANISH Curriculum Leader: Mrs A Shaffner Year 12 – AS 2 Units: 4 AS Topics – for each the sub topics must be studied: media; popular culture; healthy living/ lifestyle; family / relationships. Method of Assessment: Examinations at the end of the year. Unit 1: Unit 2: Listening / Reading / Writing: 2 hours – 70% AS marks; 35% total A level. Speaking: - 35 minutes (20 minutes preparation) – 30% AS level; 15% total A level Year 13 – A2 2 Units: 3 topics – Environment; multicultural society; contemporary social issues plus two cultural topics (replaces coursework). Method of Assessment: Examinations at the end of the year. Unit 3: Listening / Reading / Writing: 2½ hours – 35% total A level. Unit 4: Speaking: 35 minutes (20 minutes preparation) -- 15% total A level Additional Information Students will develop their skills of reading and writing, listening and speaking in Spanish through studying aspects of Spanish life relevant to young people. Lessons are active and there will be the opportunity to work both independently and in groups. There will also be opportunities to develop ICT skills. Students will find that their fluency in spoken and written Spanish improves rapidly during the course. We use a basic text book, supplemented with a wide range of audio and video material. All students have regular contact with the Spanish assistant and trips are organised to Spanish films and plays whenever these are shown locally. Spanish compliments French, German or other Arts subjects but there is no reason why those studying unrelated subjects should not take Spanish as their fourth A level. There is a Salamanca Home Stay Visit during the Easter holidays which gives students the most timely opportunity to practice their spoken Spanish directly before their oral examination. Entry requirements Students must have a Grade B or above in GCSE Spanish. This course will be delivered in partnership with Benton Park School, Rawdon. OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL 27
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