Part of the series ScienceWorld 8.
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Developing deep understandings This leading series includes full coverage of required knowledge, science as a human endeavour, skills and the general capabilities set out in the curriculum. Yet the outstanding features that have made ScienceWorld a pre-eminent series in schools continue in this edition. ScienceWorld 8 caters for a variety of student needs and learning styles, and has a proven formula to engage students in active learning of science. The accessible content, investigations and experiments encourage students to make connections between science in the classroom and real-world contexts.
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Features
- Unit-based approach, with content supported by extensive activities
- Reading level suitable for the average student
- Clear explanations, simple and engaging diagrams and photos
Contents
- 1. Science at work
- 1.1 What is science?
- 1.2 Experimenting
- 1.3 Solving problems
- 2. Chemical reactions
- 2.1 Physical and chemical
- 2.2 What is a chemical reaction?
- 2.3 Some common gases
- 3. Energy in our lives
- 3.1 What is energy?
- 3.2 Forms of energy
- 3.3 Energy comes-energy goes
- 4. Growth and reproduction
- 4.1 Growth
- 4.2 Producing new life
- 4.3 Reproduction and survival
- 5. Particles
- 5.1 Properties of matter
- 5.2 Solid-liquid-gas
- 5.3 Using the particle theory
- 6. Cells
- 6.1 Cells
- 6.2 Cell processes
- 6.3 How materials get into cells
- 7. Investigating heat energy
- 7.1 Heat and temperature
- 7.2 Heat transfer
- 7.3 Heat in everyday life
- 8. Body systems
- 8.1 How the body works
- 8.2 Digestion
- 8.3 The body factory
- 9. Elements and compounds
- 9.1 Atoms and molecules
- 9.2 Elements and compounds
- 9.3 Chemical reactions
- 10. Rocks
- 10.1 Rocks from fire
- 10.2 Earth's changing face
- 10.3 The rock cycle
- 11. Everyday substances
- 11.1 Metals
- 11.2 Carbon compounds
- 11.3 Plastics and fibres
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ISBN | 9781420229844 |
Publisher | Matilda Education |
Product Type | Student Books, |
Year Level | Year 8, |
Author(s) | Peter Stannard, Ken Williamson & Heidi Ruhnau |
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