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Oxford Smart Activate 2 Student Book

A student book that explores KS3 science through real-world connections? That'sSmart

Author Jo Locke, Author Helen Reynolds, Author Philippa Gardom Hulme, and Series Editor Andrew Chandler-Grevatt

Suitable for:  11-14 students; KS3 Science teachers and students

Price:  £20.00

ISBN: 978-1382021074
Publication date: 26/05/2022
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Description

Oxford Smart Activate Student Book 2 inspires Year 8 students to explore the awe and wonder of the science that surrounds them. Through regular opportunities to reflect on their learning students are supported to develop their own STEM identity. Based on up-to-date educational research, this evidence-based student book is suitable for all students.


Features

  • Trialled by UK Pioneer schools to ensure every aspect works for all students and all teachers
  • Core science topics are introduced using real-world contexts and inspiring examples
  • Content has been carefully sequenced to build ideas across and between topics and subjects
  • Unit openers show how the content fits with prior knowledge and inspire awe and wonder
  • Chapter openers and summaries orient the student in their learning journey and show what comes next
  • Book pages have been designed to minimise cognitive load to maintain student motivation
  • Metacognitive methods are embedded to promote student independence and develop self-regulated learners
  • Developing/Secure/Extending assessment framework is embedded throughout to ensure knowledge and skills are captured and secured
  • Ebook available

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Table of Contents

Working and Thinking Scientifically 2 Unit Opener
2.1: Planning investigations 2
2.2: Presenting data 2
2.3: Analysing and evaluating 2
2.4: Communicating scientific information
2.5: Using evidence and sources
2.6: Development of scientific understanding
Biology 2 Unit Opener
Chapter1:: Health and lifestyle
1.1: Nutrients
1.2: Food tests
1.3: Unhealthy diet
1.4: Digestive system
1.5: Bacteria and enzymes in digestion
1.6: Drugs
1.7: Alcohol
1.8: Smoking
Chapter 1 Sumamry: Health and lifestyle
Chapter2:: Biological processes
2.1: Photosynthesis
2.2: Leaves
2.3: Plant minerals
2.4: Aerobic respiration
2.5: Anaerobic respiration
Chapter 2 Summary: Biological processes
Chapter3:: Ecosystems and adaptation
3.1: Food chains and webs
3.2: Disruption to food chains and webs
3.3: Ecosystems
3.4: Competition
3.5: Adapting to change
Chapter 3 Summary: Ecosystems and adaptation
Chapter4:: Inheritance
4.1: Variation
4.2: Continuous and discontinuous
4.3: Inheritance
4.4: Natural selection
4.5: Extinction
Chapter 4 Summary: Inheritance
Chemistry 2 Unit Opener
Chapter1:: The Periodic Table
1.1: Three elements
1.2: Metals and non-metals 1
1.3: Metals and non-metals 2
1.4: Groups and Periods
1.5: The elements of Group 1
1.6: The elements of Group 7
1.7: The elements of Group 0
Chapter 1 Summary: The Periodic Table
Chapter2:: Separation techniques
2.1: Pure substances
2.2: Mixtures
2.3: Solutions
2.4: Solubility
2.5: Filtration

2.6: Evaporation and distillation
2.7: Chromatography
Chapter 2 Summary: Separation techniques
Chapter3:: Metals and other materials
3.1: Metals and acids
3.2: Metals and oxygen
3.3: The reactivity series
3.4: Metal displacement reactions
3.5: Extracting metals
3.6: Ceramics
3.7: Polymers
3.8: Composites
Chapter 3 Summary: Metals and other materials
Chapter4:: The Earth
4.1: The Earth and its atmosphere
4.2: Sedimentary rocks
4.3: Igneous and metamorphic rocks
4.4: The rock cycle
4.5: The carbon cycle
4.6: Global heating
4.7: Climate change
4.8: Recycling
Chapter 4 Summary: The Earth
Physics 2 Unit Opener
Chapter1:: Electricity and magnetism
1.1: Charging up
1.2: Circuits and current
1.3: Potential difference
1.4: Resistance
1.5: Changing the subject
1.6: Series and parallel
1.7: Magnets and magnetic fields
1.8: Electromagnets
1.9: Using electromagnets
Chapter 1 Summary: Electricity and magnetism
Chapter2:: Energy
2.1: Food and fuels
2.2: Energy resources
2.3: Energy adds up
2.4: Energy and temperature
2.5: Energy transfer: particles
2.6: Energy transfer: radiation
2.7: Energy transfer: forces
2.8: Energy and power
Chapter 2 Summary: Energy
Chapter3:: Motion and pressure
3.1: Speed
3.2: Motion graphs
3.3: Pressure in gases
3.4: Pressure in liquids
3.5: Pressure on solids
3.6: Turning forces
Chapter 3 Summary: Motion and pressure
Glossarypg. 222:
Indexpg. 229:
Periodic Tablepg. 233: