What will you study in Year 12? You will learn about human physiology; in particular, the digestive and respiratory systems, and how these systems function. You will also study the variety of life from genetic evolutionary perspectives. Practical, laboratory and investigative skills are developed and assessed throughout the course. What will you study in Year 13? You will learn about the metabolic processes of respiration and photosynthesis and then look at these processes in the context of energy flow in ecosystems and how that balance is compromised by human demands. You will also further your understanding of physiology through topics such as the nervous system and homeostasis. Finally, we will examine gene technologies. Practical skills will be developed further and assessed throughout the course.
Grade 7 in GCSE Biology or Grade 7-7 in Combined Science
All units are synoptic, which initially build upon GCSE, and then refers back to the topic covered as you move through the course. There will be set modules throughout the year which will be focused around how science works, mathematics and data interpretation, along with core knowledge of biological processes. You will be assessed in school through the use of end of topic tests. You will also be assessed on termly cumulative assessments to check for understanding across many topics. Set practicals will be carried out throughout the year, and these will be the focus of questions in the final examinations. There will be three 2 hour examinations sat at the end of the course, and these will include questions based on the techniques mastered during practical aspects. The course is completely synoptic so many links will be made back to previous topics covered. For further details on this please consult the website below. This will also by assessed in paper 3 with a 25-mark synoptic essay.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ |
What will you study in Year 12? You will learn about human physiology; in particular, the digestive and respiratory systems, and how these systems function. You will also study the variety of life from genetic evolutionary perspectives. Practical, laboratory and investigative skills are developed and assessed throughout the course. What will you study in Year 13? You will learn about the metabolic processes of respiration and photosynthesis and then look at these processes in the context of energy flow in ecosystems and how that balance is compromised by human demands. You will also further your understanding of physiology through topics such as the nervous system and homeostasis. Finally, we will examine gene technologies. Practical skills will be developed further and assessed throughout the course.
Grade 7 in GCSE Biology or Grade 7-7 in Combined Science
All units are synoptic, which initially build upon GCSE, and then refers back to the topic covered as you move through the course. There will be set modules throughout the year which will be focused around how science works, mathematics and data interpretation, along with core knowledge of biological processes. You will be assessed in school through the use of end of topic tests. You will also be assessed on termly cumulative assessments to check for understanding across many topics. Set practicals will be carried out throughout the year, and these will be the focus of questions in the final examinations. There will be three 2 hour examinations sat at the end of the course, and these will include questions based on the techniques mastered during practical aspects. The course is completely synoptic so many links will be made back to previous topics covered. For further details on this please consult the website below. This will also by assessed in paper 3 with a 25-mark synoptic essay.
