Biology OCR A at Cox Green 2017-2018 Key Stage 5 Curriculum Plan Year 12 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 Module 2 Foundations in Biology - Biological molecules, Basic components of living systems and Plasma membranes Module 2 Foundations in Biology - Plasma membranes, Enzymes and Cell division Module 4 Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease- Communicable diseases, Classification & evolution and Biodiversity Module 6 Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Genetics of living systems and Patterns of inheritance and variation Module 3 Exchange and Transport - Transport in animal, Transport in plants Module 4 Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease - Communicable diseases and Classification & evolution Module 6 Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Genetics of living systems and Patterns of inheritance and variation and Mock exam Biological molecules, Basic components of living systems and Plasma membranes Term 1 Historical findings, their impact on society and importance of women in science. Plasma membranes, Enzymes and Cell division Term 2 The sharing of global Scientific research and peer review to inform society of findings. Transport in animal, Transport in plants Communicable diseases and Classification & evolution Term 3 The dangers of scientific research without full and proper peer review, e.g. MMR. Communicable diseases, Classification & evolution and Biodiversity Genetics of living systems and Patterns of inheritance and variation Term 5 The History of classification and its impact on global understanding of human ancestory/genetics. Genetics of living systems and Patterns of inheritance and variation Biology in action lectures March 2018
Biology OCR A at Cox Green 2017-2018 Key Stage 5 Curriculum Plan Year 13 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Module 6 Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems Cloning & biotechnology Module 5 Communicable, homeostasis and energy Hormonal communication and Homeostasis Module 5 Communicable, homeostasis and energy Neuronal communication, Energy for biological processes and Respiration Module 5 Communicable, homeostasis and energy Respiration and Plant responses Revision of modules 2, 3, & 4 Revision of modules 5 and 6. and Mock exam Mock exam Mock exam Cloning & biotechnology Hormonal communication and Homeostasis Term 1 Newtonian laws and how they influenced early understandings of the world. Neuronal communication, Energy for biological processes and Respiration Term 2 Implications of gene technologies and their influence on national, international and global policy. Respiration and Plant responses Term 3 Effect of species conservation and protection of environments on international law and policy. Revision Term 4 The effect of plastics and polymers on waste disposal and international management of waste. Where is it dumped? Revision Biology in action lectures March 2018
Chemistry at Cox Green 2018-2019 Key Stage 5 Curriculum Plan - Year 12 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 C2 Atoms, ions, and compounds C3 Amounts of substance C4 Acids and redox C5 Electrons and bonding C6 Shapes of molecules and intermolecular forces C4 Acids and redox cont. C5 Electrons and bonding cont. C6 Shapes of molecules and IMF cont. C7 Periodicity C8 Reactivity C9 Enthalpy C10 Rates and equilibrium C11 Basic concepts of organic chemistry C12 Alkanes C13 - Alkenes C14 Alcohols C15 Haloalkanes C16 Organic Synthesis C17 Spectroscopy EoT Test C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, and C6 PAG 2, PAG 1 practical skills, Foundations in chemistry How our knowledge of atomic structure changed with time? STEM Café lectures Crest Award Club AP1 Module 1 Foundations in chemistry How can we use acids and alkalis in everyday surroundings? EoT Test C7, C8, and C9 PAG 4, PAG 3 practical skills, Periodic Table and energy How can we use chemistry when camping? EoT Test C10, C11, 12, and C13 PAG 9 practical skills, Periodic Table and energy, Core organic chemistry and analysis How can we use chemistry to make more, more quickly? EoT Test C14, C15, C16, and C17 PAG 5, PAG 7 practical skills, Core organic chemistry and analysis How can science be used in court? C16 Organic Synthesis cont. C17 Spectroscopy cont. C24 Transition metals AP3 AS exam papers 1 and 2 PAG 12 practical skills, Core organic chemistry and analysis, Physical chemistry and Transition elements How are transition metals used in industry?
Chemistry at Cox Green 2018-2019 Key Stage 5 Curriculum Plan - Year 13 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 C25 Aromatic chemistry C23 Redox and electrode potentials C26 Carbonyls and carboxylic acids C24 Enthalpy and Entropy C26 Carbonyls and carboxylic acids cont. C20 Acids, bases, and ph C21 Buffers and neutralization C27 Amines, amino acids, and proteins C28 Organic synthesis C29 Spectroscopy and chromatography C18 Rates of reaction C19 - Equilibrium Therapy and Revision EoT Test C25, C23, C24, and C26 PAG 7, PAG 8 practical skills, Physical chemistry and Transition elements, Organic chemistry and analysis Why are biodegradable polymers useful? STEM Café lectures Crest Award Club AP1 - Modules 2, 3, 4, and 5/6 Organic chemistry and analysis Are chemical companies telling us the truth? EoT test C20, C21, C27, and C28 PAG 11, PAG 6 practical skills, Physical chemistry and Transition elements, Organic chemistry and analysis Why are biodegradable polymers useful? (Easter hols) EoT Test C29, C18, and C19 PAG 10 practical skills, Physical chemistry and Transition elements, Organic chemistry and analysis How can we make more? AP3 A-Level papers 1, 2, and 3 practical skills, Foundations in chemistry, Periodic Table and energy, Core organic chemistry and analysis, Physical chemistry and Transition elements, Organic chemistry and analysis
Science (Physics) at Cox Green 2018-2019 Key Stage 5 Curriculum Plan - Year 12 Term 1 (24 lessons) Term 2 (12 lessons) Term 3 (24 lessons) Term 4 (26 lessons) Term 5 (20 lessons) Term 6 (12 lessons) Summer Assignment Reflection, P13 Quantum, P11 Waves1, P12 Waves2 P8 Current and Charge, P9 Energy, Power and Resistance P10 Electrical Circuits, P2 Foundations of Physics, P3 Motion P4 Forces in Action, P5 Work, Energy and Power, P6 Materials, P7 Laws of Motion and Momentum P16 Circular Motion P1 to P13 Revision P14 Thermal Physics Baseline Assessment, Quantum Exam Style Assessment, Waves 1 Exam Style Assessment, Waves 2 Exam Style Assessment instruments to measure I, V Correctly constructing circuits from circuit diagrams Use of a laser or light source Use of methods to increase accuracy of measurements Use of appropriate analogue apparatus to measure length, angles Use of a signal generator and oscilloscope Generating and measuring waves Use of a laser or light source Use of ICT such as computer modelling Spiritual Despite 50 years of technological advances we do not yet understand all the fundamental questions in quantum physics. FBV1 STEM talks Rutherford Appleton lab trip P8 and P9 Exam Style Assessment, Whole School Assessment Quantum, Waves1 & Waves2 instruments, including multimeters, to measure I, V, R Use calipers and micrometers for small distances, using digital or vernier scales Correctly constructing circuits from circuit diagrams Social Electrical safety, implementing safe practice P8, P9 and P10 Assessment, Module 4 Assessment Use of appropriate analogue apparatus to measure distance, angles, mass Use of a stopwatch or light gates Use of ICT such as computer modelling/ data logger/ software to process data Use of methods to increase accuracy of measurements instruments to measure I, V, R Correctly constructing circuits from circuit diagrams Designing, constructing and checking circuits Social & Cultural - Historical findings, their impact on society and importance of women in science. FBV1&3 Forces in Motion and Action Assessment, Materials Assessment, Module 3 Assessment Use of calipers and micrometers for small distances, using digital or vernier scales Use of appropriate analogue apparatus to measure length and to interpolate between scale markings instruments to measure mass Cultural - Newtonian s Laws and how they influenced the early understanding of the world. FBV1 AS Assessment Whole School Assessment AS Mock Apply investigative approaches and methods to practical work
Physics in Action lectures British Science Week events Science (Physics) at Cox Green 2018-2019 Key Stage 5 Curriculum Plan - Year 13 Term 1 (24 lessons) Term 2 (12 lessons) Term 3 (24 lessons) Term 4 (26 lessons) Term 5 P15 Ideal Gases, P17 Oscillations, P18 Gravitational Fields P19 Stars, P20 Cosmology P21 Capacitors, P22 Electric Fields, P23 Magnetic Fields P24 Particle Physics, P25 Radioactivity, P26 Nuclear Physics, P27 Medical Physics P1 to P27 Revision Thermal Physics and Ideal Gases Assessment, Circular Motion and SHM Assessment, Gravitational Field Assessment Use of appropriate analogue apparatus to measure P, V, T instruments to measure time Use of appropriate analogue apparatus to measure distance Use of methods to increase accuracy of measurements Use of ICT such as computer modelling/ data logger/ software to process data Use online and offline research skills Correctly cite sources of information Moral - The sharing of global Scientific research and peer review to inform society of findings. FBV1&2 STEM talks Rutherford Appleton lab trip Physics in Action lectures British Science Week events Stars and Cosmology Assessment, Whole School Assessment P14 to P20 Spiritual Origin of the Universe remains a Philosophical question. Cultural Star formation, Big Bang theory, Ideas on Universe. FBV1&4 Capacitor Exam Style Assessment, Electric Fields Exam Style Assessment, Magnetic Field Exam Style Assessment, P21, P22, P23 Exam Style Assessment instruments, including multimeters, to measure I, V, R Use of appropriate digital instruments to measure time Designing, constructing and checking circuits Use of ICT such as computer modelling/ data logger/ software to process data Spiritual How are electric and magnetic fields related? Particle Physics Exam Style Assessment, Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics Exam Style Assessment. Medical Physics Exam Style Assessment. A2 Mock Exam Safe use of ionising radiation, including detectors Use of ICT such as computer modelling, or data logger with a variety of sensors to collect data, or use of software to process data Social - Medical imaging/ Nuclear medicine have enhanced longevity. Dangers and uses of nuclear radiation. FBV2 A2 Assessment