GCSE Science - University of York Science Education Group

Twenty First Century Scienceis a suite of complementary specifications offering flexible and exciting options for science at GCSEis unique in having been extensively trialled over three years with more than 6,000 students in each yearis 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 Your and your genesB2 Keeping healthyB3 Life on EarthC1 Air qualityC2 Material choicesC3 Food mattersP1 The Earth in the UniverseP2 Radiation and lifeP3 Radioactive materialsA 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.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.For more information, visit:www.twentyfirstcenturyscience.org