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Product Description 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 Applied Science course contains six modules, and students choose three of these:A1 Life CareA2 Agriculture and foodA3 Scientific detectionA4 Harnessing chemicalsA5 CommunicationsA6 Materials and performanceA 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
This textbook investigates the practical application of scientific principles within the context of modern communication technologies and systems. The authors, representing the Nuffield Curriculum Centre and the University of York Science Education Group, utilize a collaborative pedagogical framework designed to align with the GCSE Additional Applied Science curriculum. The text emphasizes scientific literacy, requiring students to evaluate the risks and benefits associated with technological advancements in the field of communications.
What You Will Find
Educators and curriculum developers recognize this series as a foundational resource for integrating applied science into secondary education. Experts highlight the text's focus on scientific literacy and its ability to connect abstract concepts to real-world technological applications.
Page Count:
64
Publication Date:
2006-03-16
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199150303
ISBN-13:
9780199150304
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