Science Essentials 9 - Print

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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.

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Science Essentials 9 - Print 

Integrating knowledge, skills and science processes, Science Essentials 9 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

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Contents

• 1. Everyday reactions
  • 1.1 Important chemical reactions
  • 1.2 What are acids?
  • 1.3 Acid test
  • 1.4 Acids in your body
  • 1.5 Acids around us
  • 1.6 Neutralise it
• 2. Atomic structure
  • 2.2 Inside the atom
  • 2.2 Splitting the atom
  • 2.3 Radioactivity
  • 2.4 Using radioisotopes
  • 2.5 The nuclear debate
• 3. Health and nutrition
  • 3.1 Digestion
  • 3.2 Small and large intestines
  • 3.3 Plant food
  • 3.4 Vitamins and minerals
  • 3.5 Healthy eating
• 4. Body balance
  • 4.1 Balance in the body
  • 4.2 The excretory system
  • 4.3 The nervous system
  • 4.4 The endocrine system
  • 4.5 Plant hormones
• 5. Disease
  • 5.1 What is disease?
  • 5.2 Diseases caused by bacteria
  • 5.3 Diseases caused by viruses
  • 5.4 Other diseases
  • 5.5 The future
• 6. Ecosystems
  • 6.1 Why do organisms live where they do?
  • 6.2 Food chains and webs
  • 6.3 Interactions in ecosystems
  • 6.4 Population and communities
  • 6.5 Changes in the environment
• 7. Electrical energy
  • 7.1 What is electricity?
  • 7.2 Batteries and bulbs
  • 7.3 Current and voltage
  • 7.4 Electromagnets
  • 7.5 Generating electricity
  • 7.6 Safety with electricity
• 8. Light energy
  • 8.1 Reflections and mirrors
  • 8.2 Reflection and lenses
  • 8.3 Eyes and seeing
  • 8.4 Colour
  • 8.5 Light waves
• 9. Using radiation
  • 9.1 Electromagnetic radiation
  • 9.2 World of electronics
  • 9.3 Communications
  • 9.4 Radio and television
• 10. Forensic skills
  • 10.1 Forensics
  • 10.2 Hair, fibre and glass
  • 10.3 Blood and DNA
  • 10.4 Fingerprints and ink
• 11. Plate tectonics
  • 11.1 Inside the Earth
  • 11.2 Continental drift
  • 11.3 Plate tectonics
  • 11.4 Folding and faulting
  • 11.5 Impact of Earth movements
• 12. Going into space
  • 12.1 Getting into space
  • 12.2 Living in space
  • 12.3 Using space
  • 12.4 Space tourism
  • 12.5 Shaould we go into space?

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