Nelson Modular Science: Edexcel Bk. 1
Published in September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7487-6246-0 (ISBN)
Description
This series provides full coverage of the 2001 GCSE modular science (B) specifications for Edexcel. "Book 1" covers the first six modules of the course to deliver the Single Award component. A comprehensive coursework module is included, that provides full guidance and advice on how to acheive the best marks in coursework including examiners' hints and tips, actual coursework examples and a range of suggestions for other work. Each module is covered in a self-contained unit, and includes topic areas, learning outcomes, key facts and did you know sections.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
colour and b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 195 mm
Weight
820 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7487-6246-0 (9780748762460)
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Content
Part 1 The human body - action and control: the digestive system; blood; detecting changes; drugs; hormones and homeostasis; excretion; skin; magic maggots; exam questions. Part 2 Inheritance and survival: human reproduction; sex hormones; variation; inheritance; DNA and genes; cell division; the genetic code; genetic modification; adaptation; evolution; pollution and survival; Charles Darwin; exam questions. Part 3 Chemical patterns: a pattern in the elements; atomic structure; patterns in the elements; chemical equations; the halogens; halogens and metals; more about halogens; the rate of chemical reactions; temperatures and reaction rate; concentration and reaction rate; particle size and reaction rate; the collision theory; catalysts; enzymes; exam questions. Part 4 Chemistry in action: crude oil; separating crude oil; petroleum fractions; fuels; carbon monoxide; alkanes and alkenes; cracking; polymers; the history of polymers; uses of polymers; plastic waste; fermentation; enzymes in industry; neutralization; more chemistry in action; exam questions. Part 5 Energy and electricity: units and circuits; resistance; Ohm's law; different resistors; mains electricity; earth wires; fusing; electricity is hot stuff; electricity generation; electricity transmission; energy for life; a sustainable future?; insulation; exam questions. Part 6 Waves, atoms and space: waves; keep waving; electromagnetic spectrum; radiation risks; bending light; light in bundles; noise or sound?; space; spies in space; infinity and beyond; star life; in the beginning; atoms; radioactivity; radiation; background radiation; exam questions. Part 7 Coursework: planning experimental procedures; obtaining evidence; analyzing evidence and drawing conclusions; evaluating the evidence.