Astronomy GCSE


Exam board	Edexcel
Qualification	GCSE
Coursework25%	Examination75%
Possible pathway from this course	Physics A-level, Mathematics A-Level

You should take this course if you are interested in the answers to the following questions:
Is there life on other planets? Why does the sun shine? How can we see a black hole if it is black? What is Dark Matter? What is Anti-Matter?

Course description:
Astronomy is at the forefront of scientific discovery, the excitement and interest generated by this is also reflected in GCSE Astronomy. You will gain an understanding of several astronomy theories and practices. The history of astronomy and its cultural impacts are also explored. At the same time, you will improve on your research, problem solving, and analytical skills which will you will be able to apply across your subjects and further on in your education, you will also develop an understanding of recent advances made within astronomy and learn new observation techniques.

Course Content:
1. Planet Earth – the Earth, Days and seasons 2. The Moon and the Sun – the Moon, the Sun, Eclipses 3. The Solar System – planets and asteroids, meteors and comets 4. Stars and galaxies – constellations, stars, galaxies 5. Observing techniques and space exploration – observing the Universe, exploring the Universe