ESS 3.4 – Ocean systems External standard that focusses on the Ocean that covers most of our planet (70%) and is the source of most life on Earth.
ESS 3.1 – Cosmic Collisions Four practice investigations, each investigation will have focus areas. One final summative investigation.
ESS 3.6 – Extremophiles in space A written research report that investigates the possibility of life on other planets in our solar system.
ESS 3.5 – Atmosphere system External standard that focusses on the atmosphere system: composition, circulation, transport, cycles and climate.
BIO 3.7 – Cloning mammoths We study the implications of cloning Mammoths and reintroducing them to Earth.
Assessment – 19 Credits AS Title Credits Assessment 4 External Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system 4 External ESS 3.1 Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation Internal ESS 3.6 Investigate an aspect of astronomy ESS 3.5 Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system BIO 3.7 Demonstrate understanding of human manipulation of genetic material and its biological implications. 3