Twenty First Century Science: GCSE Additional Science Textbook (Gcse 21st Century Science)

University of York Science Education Group and Nuffield Curriculum Centre

ISBN 10: 0199150443 / ISBN 13: 9780199150441

Published by OUP Oxford, 2006

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Twenty First Century Science: GCSE Additional Science Textbook (Gcse 21st Century Science)
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199150443
• ISBN 13: 9780199150441
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

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 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.