Twenty First Century Science

Nuffield Curriculum Centre University of York Science Education Group

ISBN 10: 0199150346 / ISBN 13: 9780199150342

Published by Oxford University Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Twenty First Century Science
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199150346
• ISBN 13: 9780199150342
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Used

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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 Additional Applied Science course contains six modules, and students choose three of these: BLA1 Life Care BLA2 Agriculture and food BLA3 Scientific detection BLA4 Harnessing chemicals BLA5 Communications BLA6 Materials and performance A comprehensive set of trialled resources is available: For each module: A Textbook which conveys science content in a fresh, engaging way. A Workbook which can be used for homework and provides the student with a set of summary notes to help with revision. A Teacher and Technician Guide with schemes of work covering the whole course, including assessments, homeworks, cover lessons, and activity sheets. Covering all six modules: iPack CD-ROM which includes the schemes of work in interactive form, along with video clips 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.