Students interested in Science, Gemmology or Geology if possible.
Students will discover differences between natural/synthetic gemstones. They will learn how and why gemmologists identify origin and treatments. Students will examine gemstones using fascinating features and inclusions using magnification. Students will observe gemmologists using adv
Your students will discover how to identify if a gemstone is natural or synthetic. This class will explain how and why gemmologists need to identify origin and treatments. Students will have the opportunity to examine gemstones using fascinating features and inclusions using magnification. Students will observe gemmologists using advanced testing equipment in our well-equipped laboratory.
Year Group:
11, 12, 13
Gatsby Benchmark:
2, 4, 5, 7
Learning Objectives (Linked to the Aimhigher Plus Progression Framework Learning Outcomes):
Feel motivated and confident to succeed in school (As 3.1)
Recognise the importance of succeeding at school (At 3.1)
Recognise that GCSE and post 16 qualifications are required to access HE (At 3.2)
Recognise how post 16 choices impact on future progression (Aw 4.1)
Understand the necessity of HE for progression to certain careers (Aw 4.2)
Recognition of the opportunities that may arise from attending HE (Ac 4.2)
Recognise the skills and qualifications required for chosen HE pathway (Aw 5.1)
Identify the potential career options following participation in HE (Aw 5.3)
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Progression-Framework.pdf
Places Available:
15
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