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How Science works

Explaining the philosophy and processes behind science is essential in making it real and relevant for young people.

How Science Works is a central theme across every science GCSE, and learners will be assessed on their skills in undertaking scientific processes, as well as their knowledge and understanding of the factual content.

In a departure from previous science GCSEs, students will need to be able to link science back to their everyday lives. Communicating scientific information, exploring the ethical, social and economic issues behind scientific decisions, and the role of the scientific community are just some of the areas they will cover.

To save practitioners time in tracking down material relevant to How Science Works, we’ve collected it all together here. If you can’t find everything you need, check the Generic Guidance area, as it may fit better there.

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AQA (1) | Edexcel (1) | OCR Gateway (1) | Case Study (3) | Instructional (1) | Learning Resource (2) |

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• TeachersTV: How Science Works: In the Classroom
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  Teacher's TV video about improving teaching of the 'How Science Works' strand of GCSE science. Suitable for all specifications. Resource for Continuing Professional Development.
  
  

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• TeachersTV: How Science Works: In the Classroom
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  Teacher's TV video about improving teaching of the 'How Science Works' strand of GCSE science. Suitable for all specifications. Resource for Continuing Professional Development.
  
  

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• TeachersTV: How Science Works: In the Classroom
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  Teacher's TV video about improving teaching of the 'How Science Works' strand of GCSE science. Suitable for all specifications. Resource for Continuing Professional Development.
  
  

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Case Study (Showing 3 of 3 available)

• Renewable Energy: The CAT information service
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  Webpage with links to articles and leaflets from the Centre for Alternative Energy (CAT) on a variety of renewable energy issues, including solar water heating, domestic windpower, green electricity, ...
  
  
• CERN The world's largestparticle physics laboratory
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  CERN and the LHC homepage. Gives detailed information about CERN and all its major projects including the LHC. Features the latest news and gives links to explain the physics behind the projects.
  
  
• Natural History Museum
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  Home page of the Natural History Museum, promoting the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. Links to many online resources and information on events and publi...
  
  

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Instructional (Showing 1 of 1 available)

• TeachersTV: How Science Works: In the Classroom
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  Teacher's TV video about improving teaching of the 'How Science Works' strand of GCSE science. Suitable for all specifications. Resource for Continuing Professional Development.
  
  

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Learning Resource (Showing 2 of 2 available)

• CERN The world's largestparticle physics laboratory
    Web link 
  CERN and the LHC homepage. Gives detailed information about CERN and all its major projects including the LHC. Features the latest news and gives links to explain the physics behind the projects.
  
  
• Renewable Energy: The CAT information service
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  Webpage with links to articles and leaflets from the Centre for Alternative Energy (CAT) on a variety of renewable energy issues, including solar water heating, domestic windpower, green electricity, ...
  
  

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