Cambridge Checkpoint Science Coursebook 8

DESCRIPTION:

This engaging course supports teaching of the Science framework both theoretically and practically, with full coverage of the Scientific Enquiry framework integrated throughout the series. This Coursebook for Stage 8 gives a thorough introduction to the concepts, and offers a wealth of ideas for hands-on activities to make the subject matter come to life.

FEATURES:

• Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations.
• Supports teaching of the Science framework both theoretically and practically.
• Full coverage of the Scientific Enquiry framework integrated throughout the series.
• Coursebook gives a thorough introduction to the concepts and offers a wealth of ideas for hands-on activites to make the subject matter come to life.
• Workbook contains exercises that develop students' ability to apply their knowledge, as well as Scientific Enquiry skills relating to planning experiments and recording results.
• Teacher's Resource CD-ROM provides suggestions for how to introduce concepts in the classroom and how to deal with common misconceptions, as well as worksheets and activity suggestions.

CONTENTS:

Introduction
Biology: 1. Plants
2. Food and digestion
3. The circulatory system
4. Respiration
5. Reproduction and development
Chemistry: 6. State of matter
7. Elements and compounds
8. Mixtures
9. Material changes
Physics: 10. Measuring motion
11. Sound
12. Light
13. Magnetism
Reference
Glossary and index
Acknowledgements.