1. KS5 Science BTEC Applied Science
Curriculum Map
KS5 Science BTEC Applied Science

2. Learners will study three mandatory units:
Statement of intent
Key Stage: 5
Subject: BTEC Applied Science
Academic Year:
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied science sector. The qualification aims to give a coherent introduction to study of the applied science sector.
Learners will study three mandatory units:
Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I
Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills. Learners choose one optional unit which has been designed to support choices in progression to applied science courses in higher education. Optional units include:
Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
The curriculum is designed so that learners develop the transferable and higher order skills which are valued by higher education providers and employers. Learners will develop skills including how to plan investigations, collecting, analysing, and presenting data and communicating results which support some of the skills learners need to progress to higher education, employment, self-employment or training.
Key aspects to include in your statement of intent:
What is at the heart of your subject? What is it about?
What do you want your students to know and be able to do by the end of the Key Stage in this subject? Why is this important?
What are the topics that are fundamental for your students to know? Why are they so important?
What do you expect your students to know and be able to do by the end of the Key Stage?
How is your curriculum designed to build towards and prepare students for the transition to GCSE and A-Level?

3. Subject: Applied Science Academic Year: 2019-20
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage: 5
Subject: Applied Science
Academic Year:
Year
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 12
Unit 1 : Principles and Applications of Science 1
Unit 2 –Practical Scientific Procedures and techniques
Unit 3 : Science investigation skills
Learning aims A, B, & C
A1 Periodicity and properties of elements
A2 Production and uses of substances in relation to properties
B1 Cell Structure and function
C1 Working with waves
Learning aims B, & C
B2 Cell specialization
B3 Tissue structure and function
C2 Waves in communication
C3 Use of electromagnetic waves in communication
Learning aim A & B
A – Undertake titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions
B – Undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves
Learning aim C & D
C- Undertake chromatographic techniques to identify components in mixtures
D – Review personal development for scientific skills for laboratory work
Exam period undertaking resits
Starting work on Unit 3 for Year 13
Exam period undertaking resits a
Assessment
Y11 into Y12 summer bridging work
In class teacher assessments; formative and summative assessments; feedback; regular exam practice
In class teacher assessments; formative and summative assessments; regular exam practice
EXTERNAL EXAM FOR UNIT 1 IN JANUARY 2020
In class teacher assessments; formative and summative assessments; feedback; regular practical skills practice
INTERNALLY ASSESSED ASSIGMENTS FOR UNIT 2
EXAM PERIOD UNDERTAKING RESITS

4. Subject: Applied Science Academic Year: 2019-20
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage: 5
Subject: Applied Science
Academic Year:
Year
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 13
Unit 3 : Science investigation skills
Unit 10 (optional unit) –Biological molecules and metabolic pathways
Learning aim A, B, C, & D
A – Planning a scientific investigation (A1-A5)
B – Data collection, processing and analysis/interpretation (B1-B2)
C – Drawing conclusions and evaluation (C1-C2)
D – Enzymes in action (D1-D3)
Learning aim E, F, G & H
E – Diffusion of molecules (E1-E2)
F – Plants and their environment (F1-F3)
G – Energy content of fuels (G1-G3)
H – Electrical circuits (H1-H3)
Learning aim A
Understand the structure and function of biological molecules and their importance in maintaining biochemical processes
Learning aim B & C
B – Explore the effect of activity of respiration in humans and factors that can affect respiratory pathways
C – Explore the factors that can affect the pathways and the rate of photsynthesis
Exam period undertaking resits
Assessment
Y12 into Y13 summer bridging work
In class teacher assessments; formative and summative assessments; feedback; regular practical skills practice; regular exam practice
EXTERNAL EXAM FOR UNIT 13 IN JANUARY 2021
In class teacher assessments; formative and summative assessments; feedback; regular practical skills practice
INTERNALLY ASSESSED ASSIGMENTS FOR UNIT 10
EXAM PERIOD UNDERTAKING RESITS