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Your companion for change to the new course! INCLUDES:
- Textbook with FREE ebook
- Portfolio book
- Key Words book
- Covers the course in clear language at an appropriate reading age for students of this new common level course.
- Nature of Science is introduced in its own chapter and integrated throughout the four contextual strands.
- Dedicated sections for each of the contextual strands: Biological World, Chemical World, Physical World and Earth and Space.
- Topics are conveniently organised into double-page spreads.
- Learning intentions and key words are identified for students at the start of each topic.
- Tasks are clearly distinguished under recognisable icons. They prompt students to engage in scientific inquiry and research, as well as promoting the development of scientific literacy and numeracy skills.
- GO links throughout the text highlight links between concepts and strands and help students to develop a rounded understanding of science.
- Assessment is integrated within and at the end of every chapter, with peer assessment, pair work and group work encouraged throughout.
- End-of-chapter summaries embed learning and act as a useful revision tool.
- End-of-chapter Working as a Scientist tasks put learning to practical use and help students to understand the role of science in their lives.
ISBN 9781910052891