New Directions in Science Workbook

Anne Wignall, Terry Wales, Wendy Robinson and Janet Dixon

Topics covered are: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Acids and Bases, Fuels/Carbon Chemistry, Genetic Variations, Microbes, and Practical Investigations.

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The printed Workbook The Workbook consists of a 214 page full-colour write-on manual containing: 150 theory exercises 45 practicals The electronic textbook The student CD contains an electronic textbook, consisting of 51 linked PowerPoint shows including: full theory discussion for all topics hundreds of coloured photographs and diagrams animated text, movies and worked examples examples of real life applications of science key practicals photographed as 'picture stories' For your notes summary slides which build into a complete set of student notes for each topic. These shows are intended for student reference at home as well as use in class with a data projector. As PowerPoint files, they can be modified by teachers to suit their individual programmes and personal preferences. References to Workbook theory and practical activities are included within the shows. Other CD resources Also on the CD are: Active pdf files of each chapter of the printed Workbook 250 computer revision tasks 202 password-protected Quizzes for classroom use Model Answers to all theory tasks and the practicals – no longer password protected a technicians' guide for the practicals planning documents for teachers information for students on how learning works and how to improve their results. Downloads An electronic version of the complete printed Workbook, extracts and snapshots from the e-book, sample revision activities and quizzes, plus the Overview files for each topic are available from the Downloads page. These files will allow you to start planning your 2011 courses now, without waiting for your own copy of the New Directions in Science Workbook to arrive. Answers The New Directions in Science Workbook is the first Year 11 Science resource for 2011 to provide fully worked model answers to all numerical and discussion questions. The answers to exam-style Excellence level questions in the printed Workbook also include an A, M, E marking schedule, helping students to learn what is expected for each grade. All answer files on the CD can be printed out if desired. Passwords Passwords to open the Quiz files are available through your Pearson sales rep, or you can Contact us. Passwords will only be sent to teachers emailing from a school email address. Electronic options If you do not wish to have students purchase the printed Workbook, why not contact Pearsons about an electronic site license? Choose from a license for all the Workbook resources, or a low-cost license for just the interactive computer tasks and Quizzes. By uploading these tasks onto Moodle you can easily set homework activities and monitor students' work. If you wish students to use only a small proportion of the Workbook Pearsons are happy to prepare a custom book for you, however such special orders do not attract the discounts usually available to schools making bulk orders.