Cambridge CIE IGCSE Marine Science - Independent learning course
A subject that so many young people are delighted to find available!
A really interesting mix of biology, environmental science, research & data gatherine, and geography. With a wide range of topics, this syllabus really does have a lot to offer!
Aims of the CIE IGCSE Marine Science syllabus:
The aims are to enable students to develop:
• acquire scientific knowledge and understanding of scientific theories and practice• develop a range of practical skills, including working safely with consideration for the environment
• use scientific data and evidence to solve problems and discuss the limitations of scientific methods
• communicate effectively and clearly, using appropriate terminology and scientific conventions
• develop an understanding of responsibility to society and a concern for the environment
• enjoy science and develop an informed interest in the subject that may lead to further study
Topics covered in the course:
1 The Earth and its oceans
2 Sea water
3 Marine organisms
4 Nutrients and energy
5 Marine ecology
6 Human influences on the marine environment7 Skills needed in Marine Science
Textbook:
It is highly recommended that learners buy this textbook as the companion for this course: Cambridge IGCSE™ Marine Science Coursebook - Cambridge International IGCSEMatthew Parkin, Paul Roobottom. ISBN: 9781009089760 Publisher: Cambridge University Press. Pub date: 27 Oct 2022. This textbook contains the detail needed to cover the details of the syllabus and the textbook itself is not included as part of this course.
Which syllabus is covered by this course:
Cambridge IGCSE Marine Science - 0697
(Please note that courses do not include exam registration, exam fees, or exam entry; that needs to be arranged by you, in your country, at a local exam centre - these can usually be found via local schools (including private and fee-paying), the British Council, or the CIE 'find an exam centre' webpage)
CIE IGCSE Marine Science
Course Fees
£100 per independent online learning course
○ while course fees are expressed in GBP £, you can pay with many other domestic currencies upon checkout if you are not in the UK
○ at checkout, a £14 admin/banking fee will also be added, which covers my admin time/effort and the bank payment processing fees (so high these days!), hopefully you understand and sympathise with this... so the purchase of one course comes to £114 at checkout; two courses comes to £214 at checkout; three courses comes to £314 at checkout, and so on.
Course Includes
○ 38 topic “learning modules”
○ topic “learning modules” contain:
- textbook reading guide
- comprehensive study notes PDFs
- end of topic online assessment
- additional learning and revision materials (such as: activities, worksheets, news stories, videos, PDFs, projects, revision guides, etc.)
○ an end of course online mock exam, covering the exam board syllabus
○ guide to answering exam questions, covering exam answer technique, tips, and hints
○ exam board papers and mark schemes
○ revision and study tips
* Global Citizenship, Marine Science, Geography all include detailed guides that cover the ‘community action project’ for Global Citizenship / the ‘fieldwork’ project for Geography / ‘practical requirements’ for Marine Science
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All on an easy-to-access & easy-to-use online learning platform, which has everything learners need organized, sorted, and accessible in one place – meaning learners can progressively cover the syllabus in a systematic and structured way at their own pace (information can be accessed and viewed online within the online learning platform and most materials can also be downloaded to view/print from a local device)
And you can keep track of progress throughout!
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Courses have a prescribed suggested textbook, which is detailed in the course description
Course Access and Delivery
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