Science Essentials 8 for NSW - Print

Take a problem solving approach!

Developed specifically for the NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum, Science Essentials 8 includes full coverage of all required Outcomes and Content, including Knowledge and Understanding, and the Working Scientifically skills strands.

Activities and content that focus on values and attitudes, cross curricula priorities, and general capabilities are included.

Chapter introductions present real-life problems to be investigated, building knowledge and providing the means to solve them through activities, articles and assignments.

This outstanding text integrates knowledge, skills and Science processes to create a deeper understanding of Science and its relationship to the world.
 

Features:

* hands-on inquiries and investigations * a variety of practical and theoretical skills developed * skills sections that develop a variety of practical and theoretical skills * Scientists-at-work profiles in every chapter *'Thinking Skills' questions, that check depth of knowledge and understanding * self-management section, to teach independent study skills * checkpoint questions at the end of each chapter.

Contents

Fair tests Particles of matter Elements and compounds Useful materials Cells - units of life Plant and animal systems Heart and blood Using energy Heat energy Rock hunting Mining Investigating space