GCSE Science : higher

"Twenty First Century Science" is a suite of complementary specifications offering flexible and exciting options for science at GCSE.

It is unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each year and 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 Science course contains nine modules: B1 You and Your Genes; B2 Keeping Healthy; B3 Life On Earth; C1 Air Quality; C2 Material Choices; C3 Food Matters; P1 The Earth In The Universe; P2 Radiation And Life; And P3 Radioactive Materials.A comprehensive set of trialled resources is available: a Textbook at each of Foundation and Higher Level which use engaging, up-to-date science contexts; 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; and an iPack CD-ROM which includes the lesson plans in interactive form, along with over 100 video and audio clips, animations, and PowerPoint presentations.

Remember the CD-ROMs are eligible for e-learning credits.