TOPIC 1 SKILLS
Unit 1 Planning a scientific investigation
Unit 2 Collecting, recording and processing information
Unit 3 Interpreting results, writing conclusions and evaluating the investigation
Unit 4 Research - the planning stage
Unit 5 Research - information gathering
Unit 6 Research - note-taking / note-making
Unit 7 Research - writing the report
TOPIC 2 CHEMICALS IN ACTION
Unit 8 Amazing atoms
Unit 9 Ions
Unit 10 Ionic compounds
Unit 11 Writing chemical equations
Unit 12 Three examples of chemical reactions
Unit 13 Everyday examples of chemical change
TOPIC 3 FORCES AND MOTION
Unit 14 Forces
Unit 15 The force of gravity
Unit 16 The force of magnetism
Unit 17 Uses of magnets
Unit 18 Electrostatic forces
Unit 19 Friction - the force thief
Unit 20 Doing work
Unit 21 Speed
Unit 22 Distance-time graphs
TOPIC 4 THE BODY
Unit 23 Cells - the basic unit of life
Unit 24 The respiratory system
Unit 25 Diseases of the respiratory system
Unit 26 Smoking
Unit 27 The circulatory system
Unit 28 Diseases of the circulatory system
Unit 29 Getting rid of wastes
Unit 30 Organ transplants
Answers - Removable section in centre of book
Glossary
Written for the New Zealand Science curriculum.
Easy-to-read English.
Students don’t have to write so much in class, meaning there is more time for practical work.
Pull-out answer section in the centre of each student book.
Full notes for teachers in the teachers’ books.
Ideal for use in class and at home.
Provides students with a reference set of completed notes.
Practical work on the CD.
Tests in helpful NCEA format on the CD.
Teachers Book and CD – very comprehensive