'Thinking Smart' is a new approach to the Key Stage 3 curriculum, based on the RSA's 'Opening Minds' programme, developed at Hinchley Wood School, Surrey. This high-attaining school believes that its students can do even better by 'Thinking Smart'. When Sue Eacott, Head of Science at the school, heard about this cross-curricular approach, which emphasises group work and core competences, her first response was 'How am I going to teach forces? How am I going to deliver electricity?' But she's been won over to the approach. We see her teach a lesson about cells which is full of the most wonderful examples of student creativity and collaboration.

Video Series: KS3 New Visions
Release Date 2007