British Values within the Science Department

Linking this in with our thematic schemes of work at St Monica’s RCHS

British Values Individual liberty of own views, tolerance and mutual respect of others views is taught through the topics where different views / ethics are involved. This includes the topics of genetic modification, selective breeding, stem cell research and maintaining biodiversity.

Rule of law relates to: • students following laboratory rules for the safety of all • understanding of the need to have speed limits (speed, force, change of momentum) • alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs Practical activities in science require students to engage in team work and show mutual respect for each other. Democracy is taught through student debates in issues such as: • where to place limestone quarries • examining issues such as whether drug taking in sports is fairResilience and self-esteem are developed through students building independent learning skills, getting answers wrong, learning how to formulate the correct response and responding to target questions

Themes

We can specifically link British scientists and individuals to the themes created in KS3.

In addition there is a wealth of media information that can be used. Note not all is specifically British but can be linked into our values and our School moto.

The science department have celebrated the influence and contribution to science by female scientists which is deployed on our corridors.

Year 7

Safety – Being Scientists

This lends itself very well to British values of respect, tolerance, teamwork, resilience and self esteem.

We can bring in lots of examples of past and present British scientists with pictures, newspaper articles and short videos of their successes for example Dalton and Watson and Crick.

Get students to do research into a past or present British scientist as homework project for this topic.

Year 7

Forensics

This stand alone unit looks at forensic tests.

This uses several of the British values of team work, safe working practices and rules of law.

Links to crime scene investigation, police and law can be used.

Short clip CSI student talking about her course

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf3ZHWeeoo0

Year 7 Noah’s ArkThere are lots of recent videos, pictures and newspaper articles on flooding and problems.Can even make it very local re: 2015 Christmas floods and talk about the spirit of compassion and support shown by people and communities to help those effected. Solutions and particles – link this to the very British cup of tea and sugar investigations and ice creams and ice lollies. Use of this knowledge by the police and crime scenes e.g. chromatography. UK Floods – extra soldiers sent to stricken flood areas http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35184999Storm Desmond and Eva flood homes http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35235502

Flood links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV_V_4bMwPI

View over floods caused by storm Desmond in cumbria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts0A05UhYPY

BBC News – storms December 2015

River Irwell in Radcliffe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0duqK2P0dM

Year 7 Lost in Space2015/2016 saw Tim Peake travelling to the International Space Station. However he is not the first British person to go up into space, Helen Sharman journey to space in 1991. Helen Sharman destination space article http://www.destinationspace.uk/meet-space-crew/helen-sharman/Helen Sharman talking about dreaming of being in space https://vimeo.com/147315192There are lots of newspaper articles on this, pictures and videos available on Youtube. https://principia.org.uk/the-mission/experiments-in-space/The video’s and pictures related to Tim Peake’s mission to the ISS can be used in the introduction lesson and also during the space module of this topic.

Year 7

Lost in space During acid and alkali and plant cell lessons can discuss UK farming and different soil conditions in the UK. Helen Sharman carried out agricultural experiments whilst up in space. (see previous slide for information)Forces and electricity – link to British technology firms and advancement made in knowledge based on British scientists discoveries e.g. Faraday. Building electrical circuits requires teamwork, resilience and show respect to others.

Year 7 Going for Gold This is Olympic themed which lends itself very well to British Values and British themed. In 2012 the Olympics where held in London and the UK was very successful. In 2016 the Olympics is being held in Rio. Pictures of athletes from UK in a variety sports and this topic can be linked to several of the modules;Skeleton, muscular and breathing – use examples from sports e.g. effect on athletes of sprains and broken bones, drugs –the law in the UK and debate on whether drugs in sports are ok (can use examples of UK athletes and none UK athletes who have been effected – newspaper heading and video clips). Debating skills and experience link into British values and the School ethos i.e. the tolerance and acceptance of other peoples views.

Year 7

Going for Gold Human reproduction – first IVF baby born in Oldham. Can bring in Catholic values and British values into this topic in relation to RESPECT and TOLERANCEPlants – UK farming and discuss Chelsea Flower show or RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park Examples from media of breeding plants and fruit and vegetables. What do plants need to growhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwwlm3CrRjYPlant breeding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cce1yoIs-Oc

Year 8 Science at WarReference to Britain in WW I and WW II and current uses of the army e.g. not just in war i.e. help during flooding or natural disasters. Moving about – examples from society around us e.g. cars, cranes used in building etc. There is currently lots of building work being done in the centre of Manchester so should be able to find pictures of the skyline. Microbes – Can discuss and highlight the work of scientists and doctors to increase knowledge and understanding in this area e.g. Edward Jenner and vaccinations.Spread of infections – can discuss the zika virus, why can this can not be treated with antibiotics and why is there no treatment at the moment. Lots of information available on the internet on this. The links below all related to explaining the virus.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUlGN5XJ5dchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BxdNA6uxeA

Year 8

Science at war Microbes continued;MRSA – why is this a problem? Newspaper articles and pictures. Baking Bread –Victorian Bakershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0qbOq2wA6wPaul Hollywood bread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp5H87Su1jE

Year 8 Ship wrecked HeatWhy knowledge of heat is important e.g. eco building using ideas of conduction and convection. Preventing heat loss. Can look at examples of individuals going mountaineering or those living in extreme cold climates e.g. eskimoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwfKCX_8fbAEffects of extreme hot climates - can find newspaper articles when it has got hot in the UK and the advice given by the NHS and governments when it gets hot and cold . And effects on other organisms e.g. animals The link below links to a newspaper article with videos embedded and excellent pictures. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3145557/Britain-scorched-hottest-July-1-heat-nudging-97F-claims-one-life-north-faces-thunderstorms-hail-size-5p-coins.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3144179/The-wrong-kind-heat-Trains-cancelled-tracks-buckle-sun-expected-tomorrow-heatwave-hits-35C.html#v-4329742903001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO84RKZtO7chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5he-ygq5dDk

Year 8 Ship wreckedLightUse examples from TV programmes to show light and colour –pick something relevant to the students e.g. a popular band, x factor etc.

Sound – how would astronauts communicate if they didn’t have radios? Tim Peake How do astronauts communicate in space Helen Sharman explainshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZJ0vgML9z8A video with fun easy science activities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VGlBZOywIgWhen looking at ultrasound can focus on Dolphins communicating

Year 8 Ship wrecked

Elements mixtures and compounds

Dalton, Mendeleev (how he created the Periodic Table).

Examples of elements found by country

http://io9.gizmodo.com/all-the-elements-arranged-by-the-country-that-discovere-560842860

Life support – Tim Peake example

Circulation

http://blogs.esa.int/tim-peake/2016/04/14/using-space-to-fight-cardiovascular-disease/

Other examples – can look at examples of diseases that effect breathing and discuss how smoking effects the lungs. There are lots of information in the media and charitable organisations can look at e.g. Cystic Fibrosis and asthma

https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/

https://www.asthma.org.uk/

Year 9 Biology GenesResearch and discuss the discovery of DNA structure by James Watson, Franklin Crick and Roselind Franklin http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_edexcel/cells/dnarev3.shtml

Stem cells & selective breeding – areas for debate and discussion in relation to UK laws and the ethics of selective breeding. This fits in very well with the ideas behind British values and St Monica’s ethos i.e. debates provide an opportunity to encourage tolerance and acceptance of other peoples views. Health – staying healthySupersize vs Superskinny – pictures of UK celebrities, newspaper articles, NHS guidelines, debates on funding and payment for operations and treatments for those who have made poor lifestyle choices.

Year 9 Chemistry I’m an atom get me out of here Limestone debate – limestone quarrying in the British Isle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVv4Swi_BdEOxidation reactions e.g. rusting why do some cars rust more in some parts of the UK then others? Combustion – what is the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and give examples of newspaper articles and advice from organisations in the UK. The clips below related to this.http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/625807/Silent-home-killer-NHS-reveals-actual-dangershttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-15267905The Day After Tomorrow covers a range of topics;Biodiversity – should zoos be allowed debate, importance of maintaining biodiversity. The following links are related to biodiversityhttps://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/endangered-species-zoos-and-conservation/11392https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgUsUu2cOLY

Year 9

Chemistry

Pollution and impact on society, global warming - can use links for flooding in UK, the Koyoto agreement.

There are lots of videos and newspaper articles available on these not necessarily related to the UK

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120321-hong-kongs-pollution-problem

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/12/air-pollution-rising-at-an-alarming-rate-in-worlds-cities

Year 9 PhysicsBlast off – Tim Peake can be used again. Also discussion of British citizens who have applied to travel to Mars. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3154962/Will-Briton-person-MARS-UK-pledges-send-humans-space-time-sets-sights-red-planet.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/space/11416615/Mars-One-mission-5-Britons-shortlisted-for-one-way-trip-to-Red-Planet.htmlPhysics for a better future – examples of wind farms, hydroelectric power stations and biomass (farmers) in the UK. Also links to how the UK gets its electricity from and why renewable resources need to be found – natural non renewable resources in the North Sea are running out and mining has stopped. Can show pictures of mines that used to be active in areas close to Manchester e.g. Sheffield, Rotherham etc. Discussion/project should a wind farm be build near the school? Creation of an eco friendly home. How a wind turbine works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkmsgOKETZoWorlds largest floating wind farmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=119tt56P9g4Largest wind farm – scout moor near Rochdalehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN6w7TEXJqM

KS4

Pictures of scientists, examples of locations in Britain where processes have/do occur and technological advancements that have taken place in the UK.

Some of the topics during Year 9 cross over into KS4.For example;Genetics, biodiversity, carbon cycle, stem cells, genetic engineering, selective breeding, skin cancer (spray tan vs sunbathing)Rutherford, Chadwick et al and their work in relation to radioactivity, Leblanc and salt mines

NB – the new syllabus may no longer cover some topics so care must be taken.