GCSE physics - University of York Science Education Group

Twenty First Century ScienceBLis a suite of complementary specifications offering flexible and exciting options for science at GCSEBLis unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each yearBLis 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 UniverseBLP2 Radiation and lifeBLP3 Radioactive materialsBLP4 Explaining motionBLP5 Electric circuitsBLP6 The wave model of radiationBLP7 Further physics, including Observing the sky with the naked eye, Telescopes, Stars andGalaxies, 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 TextbookBLA 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