Triple Science Case Study: Collaboration to Support Non-specialists
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this case study describes a network set up to support non-specialists teaching physics. The case study includes some background information about the schools involved in Stockport, supported by the local authority, how they produced a guide for addressing both basic knowledge and misconceptions…
Triple Science Case Study: Collaboration Using a Network ‘Blog’
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this case study describes a network of three high schools which worked to develop the use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) to support delivery of the triple science GCSEs. The case study includes some background information about the schools in Ilkeston (Derbyshire), and their…
Triple Science Case Study: Collaboration for Student Peer-Teaching
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this case study describes a network of schools and a sixth form college which focused on increasing interest in triple sciences by student peer-teaching. The case study includes some background information about Challney High School for Boys (Luton), and its partners, who focused on increasing…
Triple Science Case Study: Collaboration to Develop a Virtual School
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this case study illustrates a school’s collaboration with an external STEM enrichment provider, STEM undergraduate students and use of e-learning. The case study includes some background information about Villiers High School (Ealing) and its work with Exscitec (an organisation…
Triple Science Case Study: Collaboration Involving Higher Education
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this case study illustrates a three school partnership with higher education, involving a wide variety of activities including CPD, lesson-planning, enrichment activities and mutual observations. The case study includes some background information about the involvement of three Leicester…
Triple Science Case Study: Collaboration to Raise Career Awareness
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this case study illustrates how a collaboration of schools worked alongside the local authority, higher education and industry to try to raise awareness of science careers among students at Key Stage Three and so encourage more of them to opt for triple science GCSEs. Based in Cornwall,…
Triple Science Case Study: Summary of Key Findings From a Range of Schools
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this 2007 report summarises the main findings from a number of case studies of how schools tackled the introduction of triple science and is intended to help other schools with their triple science GCSE provision. It discusses the overall issues that schools report (such as finding the time…
Quick Guide: Disposal of Radioactive Waste
Produced by the Triple Science Support Programme, this quick guide looks at radioactive waste and examines the options for its disposal. It is a simplified summary of complex ideas for the busy practitioner teaching out of subject or needing a refresher. This is a resource produced by current experts in the field of nuclear power…
Quick Guide: Medical Applications of Physics
Produced by the Triple Science Support Programme, this quick guide looks at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and is a simplified summary of complex ideas for the busy practitioner teaching out of subject or needing a refresher. This is a resource produced by current experts in the field of medical applications of physics to provide…
Quick Guide: The Sun
Produced by the Triple Science Support Programme, this quick guide looks at the Sun, our local star and our main provider of energy. As our most important star, scientists are keen to understand how the Sun works and what effects it might have on other objects in the solar system. The quick guide is a simplified summary of complex…
Quick Guide: The Large Hadron Collider
Produced by the Triple Science Support Programme, this quick guide is a summary of complex ideas for the busy practitioner. The principle behind this experiment is simple: smash two counter-rotating beams of protons together at a very high centre-of-mass energy. This is a resource produced by current experts in the field of particle…
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Quick Guide: Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Produced by the Triple Science Support Programme, this quick guide discusses how we are increasingly familiar with the Global Positioning System (GPS) through in-car satellite navigation systems (satnav). A simplified summary of complex ideas for the busy practitioner. This is a resource produced by current experts in the field…
Quick Guide: Spectroscopic Methods
Produced by the Triple Science Support Programme, this quick guide looks at infrared spectroscopy, which deals with the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is a simplified summary of complex ideas for the busy practitioner. This is a resource produced by current experts in the field of spectroscopy to provide teachers…
Quick Guide: Fuel Cells
This quick guide, from the Triple Science Support Programme, is about energy costs rising, the changing environment, and which alternatives to fossil fuels are being sought. Fuel cells are part of the electrochemical energy conversion and storage device family. This is a resource produced by current experts in the field of fuel…
Resources for Triple Science
This Triple Science Support Programme publication lists a range of resources that support the teaching of triple science. For each listing there is a short description including suggestions on recommended usage. There are sections covering: books; multimedia packs and CD-ROMs; websites; national organisations; and nationally available…
Quick Guide: Exoplanets
This quick guide, from the Triple Science Support Programme, describes exoplanets, which are planets that orbit stars outside of our solar system. This is a resource produced by current experts in the field of astronomy to provide teachers with an understanding of current scientific thinking which they can apply in the classroom.It…
Triple Science GCSEs: Collaborative Approaches
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this publication illustrates how schools that are preparing to introduce Triple Science GCSEs may find it helpful to collaborate with other schools or other institutions. This publication looks at some of the issues facing schools in doing this. Note This resource has been included…
Triple Science GCSEs: Strategies for Raising Attainment
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this publication provides advice for schools exploring the possibility of introducing Triple Science GCSEs. It focuses on strategies for raising attainment generally but within the context of Triple Science. Note This resource has been included in this collection for teachers’…
Teaching Triple Science: GCSE Physics
From the Triple Science Support Programme, this is a subject-specific publication to support teachers in the delivery of Triple Science GCSEs. It focuses on GCSE Physics, and particularly on the content that extends Additional Science to the Triple Science GCSEs. For science teachers, those teaching outside their specialism and…