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Absolute Science fully implements the Framework for Teaching Science Years 7, 8 and 9. Offering great flexibility and support for teaching and learning, Absolute Science corresponds completely with the QCA Scheme of Work.
Pupil Book 6 provides consolidation and practice of the concepts and skills learnt throughout Year 6 in Science Directions. Each page of the pupil book is linked to units of work found in Teaching File 6 and reinforces work covered through class activities. * Illustrations - to stimulate interest and show the relevance of the scientific ideas being learnt * Questions - for individuals, groups and the whole class to reinforce skills, extend knowledge and use as a basis for discussion * 'Remember' boxes - summaries of key scientific facts and skills to help pupils retain what they have learnt * 'Did you know?' - interesting facts and statistics
Fully matched to the new KS3 Science Framework and QCA Program of Study, 'Collins KS3 Science' provides exciting science for all levels to ensure the right progression and complete success at Key Stage 3.
Matched to the QCA Scheme of Work and Hodder Science Pupil's Book A, the paperback version provides a whole year's worth of homework in one neat package. The homework activities cover a range of styles of activities including Sc1 and are provided in a write-on format. NC Levels and Marks are provided on each activity to help ease the marking burden. All answers can be found on the Hodder Science website free to download. The activities are aimed at Mainstream level; for the lower level a Gold version is available. The paperback provides all the material in a single black and white book. A CD-ROM version is also available, providing all the same activities in Word format to either type in or print off. Sold in packs of ten the paperbacks provide a cost effective way of providing homework to pupils and reduces photocopying costs. To order an inspection copy please refer to ISBN 0340 888261.
This brand new course for Key Stage 3 Science brings together proven approaches to the development of pupils' thinking skills and the requirements of the National Curriculum for Science. Pupils learn to 'think about their thinking' whilst developing their knowledge and understanding of science within the context of the QCA Scheme of Work. The order in which specific skills are introduced is based on many years' research into pupils' cognitive development. Arises directly from the CASE project and cultivates a thinking skills approach to science. Highlights issues raised by the Science Strategy. Uses the latest ideas for effective learning in line with pupils' cognitive development. Prepares pupils for assessment of Sc1. Provides methods to promote peer interaction. Highlights the use of mental modelling in science. Teacher's notes for each chapter include: key learning objectives advice on timing links to other chapters and prior learning pupils' misconceptions skills covered teaching tips answers attainment level language for learning technician's notes including safety cross-curricular issues including numeracy and literacy There is also information on how this course fits in with CASE, and advice about formative assessment.
Switch on Science is a successful primary series written by experienced Irish teachers for Irish schools. Develops key skills including observation, discussion, prediction, analysis and recording Integrates subjects and themes across the Primary School Curriculum Sixth Class Pupil's Book Builds on the success of Switch on Science programme for Middle Standards Consolidates scientific concepts introduced in Fifth Class Promotes recording skills Reinforces investigation skills
