Adventures in Earth and Environmental Science Book 1. This is the first book of two which looks at the earth its matter energy, life, relationships and how these interact as a whole. The Earth is seen as a closed system containing the Earth's materials and living things whilst allowing the necessary flow of energy in and out of the planet. The atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth are examined in detail in this book lavishly illustrated with over 650 photographs and diagrams. There are also several links to practical skill demonstrations and videos made by the author during his own adventures studying the Earth. Each chapter is concluded with a summary, practical tips, ten multi choice questions, as well as ten longer review and discussion questions.
This book is supplemented by Book 2 for grade 12, a student's practical book that covers the two years as well as a teachers'guide that gives practical guidance, answers to the questions, and how it fits the sylabus. There is also combined 11 and 12 book.
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Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
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978-1-925662-18-4 (9781925662184)
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Dr. Peter Terence Scott was born in Sydney, Australia and had a professional teaching career spanning over forty years. He was educated at Maroubra Junction Primary School and Randwick Boys' High School. A graduate of a condensed, two-year program in Junior Secondary Teaching at Sydney Teachers' College, he began his teaching career at age 19 as Acting Head of Science at a new school in Canberra, Australia's capital. He has taught in a number of schools, both State and Private, and studied part-time at university, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree, Masters' Degrees in Science and Educational Administration and later a Doctorate in Education. For many years he was the Head of the State Syllabus Committee in his subject area and Member of the State Advisory Council in Science Teaching and the State Committee which teaching monitored and awarded the final Senior Certificates. He was also a member of several industry committees, an Army Reserve Officer and an Officer/Instructor in the Australian Naval Cadets. Now retired, he lives in Brisbane, Australia.
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