Junior Science Book 2: Answer Book
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-905735-20-4 (ISBN)
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Description
This book provides a full set of answers to the exercises in "Junior Science 2". Ideal for Key Stage 2 pupils as well as those working towards entrance examinations at 11+, "Junior Science 2" is designed to stretch and enthuse pupils from Year 4 upwards. The second book in the series covers plants, solids, liquids and gases, electrical circuits and more. Ideal for the specialist or non-specialist teacher, as well as home schoolers or parents who want to help their children with further study at home, the "Junior Science" course provides clear explanations, challenging exercises and practical activities to engage young scientists with an active interest in science and its relationship to the world around us. There is an accompanying answer book. "Junior Science 1 and 3" are also available in this series for Key Stage 2 study.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905735-20-4 (9781905735204)
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Persons
Sue Hunter's teaching experience includes choir school, a London middle school, GCSE and A Level in the Netherlands. She is Head of Science at St Hugh's School, Oxfordshire and a memeber of the Common Entrance 11+ setting team. She has run training courses for prep school teachers, at Malvern College and for the IAPS, and is currently IAPS Support Co-ordinator for science and a member of the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Jenny MacDonald has been a teacher since 1973 in both state and private schools, and for 10 years has taught Years 3 to 6 at St Hugh's School, Oxfordshire. She also assists her husband with wildlife conservation projects around the world.
Content
Please note that this is a provisional table of contents and is subject to change.Chapter 1: HabitatsPlants and animals in different habitatsFood chains in different habitats, herbivores, carnivores and omnivoresChapter 2: PlantsFlowering plant structure and the functions of leaf, stem, roots and flowerHow plants feed; Introduction to photosynthesisPlant growth; the effect of light, temperature, water and mineral saltsChapter 3: Solids, liquids and gasesProperties of solids, liquids and gasesParticle theory Changes of state, thermometers and water cycleChapter 4: SolutionsSoluble and insoluble materialsFactors affecting the rate of dissolvingChapter 5: Keeping warm, keeping coolThermal insulators and conductorsChapter 6: Electric circuitsMaking a complete circuitUsing components in series circuits; Cells, lamps, motors, buzzers and switchesChanging circuits; The effect of changing number of cells/lamps on brightnessElectrical conductors and insulatorsChapter 7: FrictionUsing force metersFriction can be useful or a nuisanceInvestigations into friction between different surfacesReducing frictionAir resistance and streamliningChapter 8: Earth, Moon and SunEarth, Moon and Sun are all sphericalWhat orbits round what?How do we get day and nightPlanets in the Solar System