Course information
Environmental Science
Whitley Bay High School - North Tyneside
01917317070
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
Course summary

The conditions of planet Earth that allowed early life to develop and survive are explored as well as examining the importance of wildlife conservation. The physical environment: Exploring the impact of human activities on physical processes in the atmosphere. Energy resources: Analysing the importance of energy resources past, including future developments Pollution: The properties of pollutants, how environmental features affect the severity of pollution and the strategies to control pollutants. Biological resources: Investigating the challenges posed by the need to provide food and forest resources for a growing human population. Sustainability of environment: Exploring the effect of the changing availability of energy resources.

Entry requirements

Minimum of grades of 6 5 in combined science, a 5 in higher maths and a 5 in either English language or literature.

How you'll be assessed

At the end of Year 13 students will complete 2 exams. Paper 1 is a 3-hour Written Exam worth 50% Paper 2 is a 3-hour Written Exam worth 50% Each exam comprises a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDeneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS