Twenty First Century Science - Softcover

University Of York, Science Education Group; Nuffield Curriculum Centre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019915046X ISBN 13: 9780199150465

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Twenty First Century Science
* is a suite of complementary specifications offering flexible and exciting options for science at GCSE
* is unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each year
* is motivating, stimulating and relevant.

The specifications and resources are the products of close collaboration between the University of York Science Education Group, the Nuffield Curriculum Centre, OCR, and Oxford University Press.

The GCSE Additional Science course contains nine modules:
* B4 Homeostasis
* B5 Growth and development
* B6 Brain and mind
* C4 Chemical patterns
* C5 Chemicals of the natural environment
* C6 Chemical synthesis
* P4 Explaining motion
* P5 Electric circuits
* P6 The wave model of radiation

A comprehensive set of trialled resources is available:
A Textbook which conveys science content in a fresh, engaging way.
Workbooks at each of Foundation and Higher Level which can be used for homework and provide the student with a set of summary notes to help with revision.
A Teacher and Technician Guide with lesson plans covering the whole course, including assessments, homeworks and cover lessons, and activity sheets.
iPack CD-ROM which includes the lesson plans in interactive form, along with video and audio clips, animations, and PowerPoint presentations. Remember the CD-ROMs are eligible for e-learning credits.

For more information, visit:
www.twentyfirstcenturyscience.org

About this title

About the Author

The University of York Science Education Group and the Nuffield Curriculum Centre have led this project at the request of QCA. Along with the awarding body OCR they have devised and piloted the specifications, and they have edited and authored the published resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019915046X
• ISBN 13: 9780199150465
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48