Environmental Science
This is an engaging and thought provoking A Level for anyone interested in contemporary environmental issues, systems thinking and sustainability. Real life case studies will be used to help you develop key scientific skills and knowledge as well as skills in communication, teamwork and critical thinking.
Minimum GCSE Grade Requirements | Grade 5 in any Science and Grade 5 in English Language or Literature and Grade 5 in Maths |
Future Opportunities
Careers options will include STEM (science, technology and maths) industries including engineering, food, energy, conservation and health and non-STEM opportunities in Media, Leisure and planning.
Course Content & Assessment
Course Content
You will study a range of topics including the living environment, energy, biological resources and sustainability through a combination of independent and interdependent learning. You will also have the opportunity to join the popular Biology field trip to study research methods and ecology. Environmental science is a great accompaniment to Geography, Biology, Physics and Maths, but will add breadth and depth to any A Level portfolio.
Assessment
Written examinations at end of year 13
We study the AQA specification. You will study Environmental Science in eight hours per fortnight. This qualification is linear (students will sit all the A Level exams at the end of two years). There will be 2 papers that will each be 3 hours long. There will be various field work trips that will be done outside of teaching hours.
Science Department
| Subject Leader | Mrs J Pennington-Wright |
| Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator | Mrs K Ross |
| Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator | Miss A Waddicor |
| Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator | Dr K Irlam |
| Mrs K Brett | |
| Ms L Casson | |
| Mrs N Everitt | |
| Miss A McLeod | |
| Mrs R Monks | |
| Mrs A Newton | |
| Mrs B Povey (parental leave) | |
| Mrs M Salaga | |
| Mrs L Sanday | |
| Mrs J Steer | |
| Mrs S Tunstall | |
| Miss A Waddicor | |
| Mr S Wright |