Spectrum Physics Class Book

Three class books covering Key Stage 3 biology, chemistry and physics as separate subjects; companion teacher file CD-ROMs containing lesson plans and resource sheets as printable pdfs

Andy Cooke (Author), Jean Martin (Author)

9780521549233, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 March 2004

182 pages
27.7 x 22 x 1.4 cm, 0.545 kg

Three class books covering Key Stage 3 biology, chemistry and physics as separate subjects; companion teacher file CD-ROMs containing lesson plans and resource sheets as printable pdfs Just one of the resources available for Spectrum Separate Science. It introduces the key words and concepts that pupils need in a modern, fun and clear way. The Physics units of the QCA Scheme of Work are covered, along with part of Scientific Investigations, as advised by the Framework. Questions are included throughout each chapter to check understanding and to build thinking skills. The practical activities, discussions, starters and homework that you will need to build on this core content are contained on the Physics Teacher CD-ROM. Support is provided by the extensive guidance notes in the teacher material.

Introduction
Contents
Unit 7I Energy resources
Unit 7J Electrical circuits
Unit 7K Forces and their effects
Unit 7L The Solar System
Unit 8I Heating and cooling
Unit 8J Magnets and electromagnets
Unit 8K Light
Unit 8L Sound and hearing
Unit 9I Energy and electricity
Unit 9J Gravity and space
Unit 9K Speeding up
Unit 9L Pressure and moments.

Subject Areas: Educational: Physics [YQSP], Educational: Sciences, general science [YQS]