How science works

An understanding of ideas about how science works is the core of this course, as relevant as an understanding of the topics or the science explanations.

All how science works ideas are covered at least twice throughout the course. Although they been linked to particular topics in the specification they are relevant to a wider range of issues and may be examined in any context.

Under each how science works idea you will find links to the activities that develop these ideas and to web sites and other sources of information.

For more detailed information about How Science works, see the specification for the course which is available on the AQA website.

Last updated: 9 April 2008