ScienceWorld 8: Student Book (Print Only)

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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ScienceWorld 8 - Print

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

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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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