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Looking for new opportunities?
New assessment roles in Applied Science and Human Biology for science teachers in the UK:
We're looking for moderators, examiners and test constructors. To find out more and apply go to assessors.cambridge.org and search for "Applied Science" and "Human Biology"

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One week until the free @cambridgeocr.bsky.social webinar looking at what the Curriculum and Assessment Review means for science!

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Come along next Thursday (29th) to hear from the Science team about what the Francis report and its recommendations might mean for the new curriculums and assessment in science, and share what you hope to see in the newly reformed qualifications. FREE, online, open to all teachers

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"There may be some heteronormative bias around subjects such as IVF; students may think IVF is only available to heterosexual couples. It is important when giving case studies to students to include different examples of who may use IVF."

"Students may have the misconception that sex is binary, when in fact it is non-binary. Students will come across data that treats sex as binary. Students will have some understanding of variations in sex traits (intersex) from Unit F170"

"Sickle cell disease is often associated with people of African ancestry, and not usually Hispanic, Latinx, Middle Eastern or Mediterranean heritage, despite it being prevalent in these communities. When teaching it may be useful to draw examples from a broad, cross-section of these individuals"

"Race is also a socially constructed concept, and not a scientific one. Students may hold the misconception that someone’s race can impact their biological outcomes, but cultural and socioeconomic differences between communities are more important for health outcomes than their ancestry"

"Different cultural norms or personal experiences in the classroom may lead students to prioritise or dismiss certain aspects of health. Creating an inclusive environment to address any preconceived notions of health is important throughout this unit."

Here is a sample of the guidance we have used in our schemes of work for teachers of the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Human Biology and Applied Science:

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CAR: To foster engagement and support positive outcomes, it’s important that the curriculum covers a wide range of experiences and representation, as well as promoting our shared values, to build empathy and understanding of others.

Online Teacher Network: 4th November
Free, 4pm, Applied Science and Human Biology Cambridge Advanced Nationals
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Come along & ask Bethan & I anything you need to help you teach and assess our new Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science or Human Biology next week
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If you are teaching Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Human Biology or Applied Science, or plan to in 2026, join us for our first Subject Briefing on Thursday 11th September (4pm).
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Join our free Southern (Salisbury) Teacher Network on June 19th 4pm to learn more about the Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science & Human Biology @ocrexams.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social www.teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-network-events

The session will cover specification content, structure, question format and assessment requirements, as well as offering practical guidance on getting started in the classroom.

🌟FREE Starting to Teach webinars🌟
⚡Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology⚡
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@scienceatlife.bsky.social will be joining us on 8th May to support teachers to enrich the new curriculums with Nichola, the schools and communities lead.

A good range of centres already signed up, join us!
We will be discussing assessment, resourcing and planning for delivery. A great chance to join a collaborative group of schools getting ready to start teaching these exciting new courses.

Teacher Network Events Have a look at our upcoming Teacher Network events in a range of subjects and book your place.

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Places still available:
Hexham Thursday 8th May, 4pm
Salisbury Thursday 19th June, 4pm
Who? Teachers of science planning or considering delivering Applied Science and Human Biology Cambridge Advanced Nationals @ocrexams.bsky.social
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Hi Michael. @ocrexams.bsky.social have made a BSL glossary to support the teaching of science at KS4 and KS5, in collaboration with the Edinburgh group. Would be great to get your thoughts www.ocr.org.uk/blog/introdu... @allyphysics.bsky.social

Can I recommend checking out @ocrexams.bsky.social's BSL glossary? www.ocr.org.uk/blog/introdu... aligned to the videos made by the Edinburgh group & in collaboration with them. See how it can be used across all 3 sciences @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social

❓Got more questions? Book a free place on our next webinar teach.ocr.org.uk/cambridge-ad...
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🤔Intrigued? Check out the specification and sample assessments too teach.ocr.org.uk/cambridge-ad...

🌟Science in Society scheme of work now live 🌟
OCR teachers: follow the link now to see this excellent resource to support teaching our new Applied Science Cambridge Advanced National 🤩
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For our Northern event in Hexham we are partnering with @scienceatlife.bsky.social who will be telling schools how they can help you enrich the delivery of these exciting new courses!