2. 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.

3. ESS 3.1 – Cosmic Collisions
Four practice investigations, each investigation will have focus areas. One final summative investigation.

4. ESS 3.6 – Extremophiles in space
A written research report that investigates the possibility of life on other planets in our solar system.

5. ESS 3.5 – Atmosphere system
External standard that focusses on the atmosphere system: composition, circulation, transport, cycles and climate.

6. BIO 3.7 – Cloning mammoths
We study the implications of cloning Mammoths and reintroducing them to Earth.

7. 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