secondary science

GCSE Science 2016 Developing Maths Skills

Maths in Science: Four Questions and a Neat Idea It now seems, following an almost endless wait for GCSE specifications to be approved, that a week isn’t complete without yet another announcement of accreditation.  The palpable relief from the awarding organisations is not… Read More

Chemical Anniversaries: 1766 – John Dalton and the Atom

John Dalton was born two hundred and fifty years ago. During his lifetime he saw many changes to chemistry, many the result of his own work. His contributions are an important part of school science today. John was born in the village of Eaglesfield, Cumbria in north-west England,… Read More

New GCSE 2016 AQA Textbooks

Well – they’ve arrived! Collins Education proudly announce the arrival of new GCSE textbooks to support the 2016 AQA specifications.  OK – this might seem a little more gushing than the usual offerings in this column but you’ll have to forgive, albeit momentarily, a modicum of… Read More

Biology Blog: At last a Cancer Switch?

Covering the topics of DNA and and other Nucleic acids, this blog post provides great background reading and plenty of discussion questions for your A-level Biology class Read More

Science: The lost Nobel Prizes of the Great War

The Great War, or the 1st World War as it is more commonly called, was the first war that involved more than armies and navies slugging it out on land and sea. Between 1914 and 1918 most of the population of Europe was involved in some way.  Apart from them… Read More

Biology Blog: Early life on Earth

Plenty of background reading and some discussion questions for your A-level Biology class around fossils and early life on Earth. Read More

Chemical Anniversaries: 1865 – Kekulé’s benzene ring

Comprehensive article, plus activities, on the development of Kekule's benzene ring - ideal for GCSE and A-level students, Read More

The importance of practical work in science education

Ed Walsh explains why the question around practical work in science shouldn't be whether students do it, but why. What do you think? Let us know on Twitter @freedomtoteach! Read More

Ed Walsh: Practical assessment in GCSE Science

Ed Walsh discusses Ofqual's proposals for science practicals in the new GCSE qualification. Read More

Ed Walsh on Secondary Science Education: Predictions for 2015

Now that the dust has settled after the New Year break, Ed Walsh offers up his predictions for secondary science education in 2015. What do you think? Let us know in the comment box below or on Twitter @freedomtoteach! Read More