Twenty First Century Science: GCSE Physics Textbook - Softcover

The University Of York Science Education

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199150516 ISBN 13: 9780199150519

Publisher: Oxford Schools, 2006

Synopsis

Twenty First Century Science BLis a suite of complementary specifications offering flexible and exciting options for science at GCSE BLis unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each year BLis 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 Physics course contains seven modules: BLP1 The Earth in the Universe BLP2 Radiation and life BLP3 Radioactive materials BLP4 Explaining motion BLP5 Electric circuits BLP6 The wave model of radiation BLP7 Further physics, including Observing the sky with the naked eye, Telescopes, Stars and Galaxies, the Birth and Death of Stars, and the Astronomical Community. P1 to 3 are as modules P1 to 3 in GCSE Science, and P4 to 6 are as modules P4 to 6 in GCSE Additional Science. A comprehensive set of resources is available: BLA Textbook BLA Workbook which can be used for homework and provides the student with a set of summary notes to help with revision. BLA Teacher and Technician Guide with lesson plans for P7, including assessments, homeworks, and activity sheets. For P1 to 3 and P4 to 6 please see the Teacher and Technician Guides for GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science. For more information, visit: www.twentyfirstcenturyscience.org

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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 Schools
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199150516
• ISBN 13: 9780199150519
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272