Marine Science

== Marine Science IGCSE (0697) ==
Marine Science IGCSE is a new exam from Cambridge International Education, which is a long standing awarding body (exam board). Summer 2024 will be the first sitting of this exam in the United Kingdom. The syllabus will be available for examination in the May and November series. The exam comprises two papers, both 1 hour 45 minutes long. The exam is graded from A* - G. 
# Paper 1 - Theory and Data Handling - 80 marks comprising short-answer and structured questions
# Paper 2 - Theory and Practical Skills - 80 mark comprising short-answer and structured questions
The syllabus is divided into six main topics: 
# The Earth and its oceans
# Seawater
# Marine Organisms
# Nutrients and energy
# Marine ecology
# Human influences on the marine environment
The Marine Science syllabus has a considerable overlap with elements from other IGCSE subjects, notably Environmental Management (CAIE), Biology (CAIE) and Geography.
==== What CIE says about the exam in its syllabus overview ====
Cambridge IGCSE Marine Science stimulates learners' interest in science of the marine world and enhances their understanding of its relevance to society. The syllabus:
* builds knowledge of scientific concepts and theories that are fundamental to the subject, and engages learners to apply them to a new context
* helps learners understand the intricate nature of the marine environment and its ecosystem and encourages a sense of responsibility for the environment
* develops a range of practical skills that are essential for the subject and can be developed in any future scientific study
* develops an understanding of concepts and scientific skills essential for progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level, further education or a career related to science
==== Important Information ====
The syllabus asks students to study practicals and because of this some exam centres are requiring all candidates to have studied with a registered provider who will sign these off. Other centres may ask for a signed parent declaration that they are aware of the practical content and some centres make no stipulation about the practicals at all. Please check with your local exam centre before starting this course, so that you know what they require. 
=== Resources ===
There is a Cambridge endorsed textbook to support the teaching of the syllabus.
Marine Science has been running for several years in the Maldives. There are some resources online, such as past exam papers, from that which don't pertain to the 2024 UK syllabus. But they may be useful.
=== Other Support ===
There is a very helpful support group in Facebook for this subject. Mainly home educators sharing useful resources.
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