GCSE Applied Science

GCSE Applied Science (Double Award) is designed to provide a broad educational basis for further training, education or for moving into employment within the science sector.

The three units are:

• Developing scientific skills
• Science for the needs of society
• Science at work

This section will provide case studies and resources, linked where appropriate to each unit.

Ideas and inspiration

SSAT applied science lead practitioners are innovative and outstanding teachers, who share their good practice with colleagues in other schools.

Read the latest case studies produced by these lead practitioners for ideas and inspiration to take into your classroom (links opens in a new window).

Case studies - applied science

Resources

• Applied science resources
  Resources produced by lead practitioners which can be downloaded and used in the classroom
• Applied science reference list (Word)
  A list of both general resources and resources specific for each unit. Includes links directly to the resources and useful websites

Resource highlight

KS4 applied science: scientists at work
4Science
DVD, price £34.50

This DVD brings industry into the classroom, allowing students to watch scientists at work before carrying out practical activities.