Part of the series Science Essentials 8.
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Take a problem solving approach! Developed specifically for the Australian Curriculum, Science Essentials includes full coverage of science understanding, science as a human endeavour, science inquiry skills and the general capabilities.
Science Essentials 8 - Print
Integrating knowledge, skills and science processes, Science Essentials 8 creates a deeper understanding of Science and its relationship to the world. Chapter introductions set up a real-life problem to be investigated. Activities, questions, articles and assignments build knowledge and provide the means to solve the problem.
Features
- Incorporates an investigative, problem solving and thinking curriculum approach
- Extensive variety of hands-on activities
- Effectively links science to real life applications
- Skill sections develop a variety of practical and theoretical skills
- 'Scientist at work' case study in each chapter
- Self assessment 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
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ISBN | 9781420229745 |
Publisher | Matilda Education |
Product Type | Student Books, |
Year Level | Year 8, |
Author(s) | Ken Williamson & Anne Garton |
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