Reflecting on changing the start of GCSE Biology for Combined Science from cell structure to ecology
Issue 393 | Page 18 | Published Mar 2025
Description
Jon Hale, Katie Nash and Kaela Jones discuss the rationale behind changing the beginning of their Biology for Combined Science course. To read more, please see this article, which describes in more detail the teaching sequence and activities of their new introductory unit.
Useful Links
Carousel Learning: https://app.carousel-learning.com
Online tool: www.desmos.com
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References & Further Reading
AQA (2015) Combined Science Trilogy Specification. www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-8464/specification
Hale, J., Nash, K. and Jones, K. (2025) A lesson sequence to introduce ecology at the beginning of the GCSE Combined Science course for students aged 13–14. School Science Review, 106(393), 33-40.
Price, G. and Bevins, S. (2021) 3D science – theoretical model or potential classroom reality? School Science Review, 102(380), 75–81.
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