Theme 7: Environment
This is one of twelve student books from the Science in Process series and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of the environment. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include…
Theme 6: Energy
This is one of twelve student books from the Science in Process series and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of energy. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing,…
Better Science 12: Learning how to Teach It
Learning How to Teach It was the twelfth in a series of 12 booklets published by Heinemann and the Association for Science Education to explore the issues arising from moving towards a broad and balanced science education for all young people. The main purpose of this booklet was to help teachers in the following ways: •…
Theme 12: Change
This is one of twelve student books from Science in Process and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of change. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing, recording,…
Theme 11: Movement
This is one of twelve student books from Science in Process and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of movement. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing, recording,…
Theme 10: Structure and Forces
This is one of twelve student books from Science in Process and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of structure and forces. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing,…
Theme 9: Liquids
This is one of twelve student books from Science in Process and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of liquids. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing, recording,…
Theme 8: Growing
This is one of twelve student books from Science in Process and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of growing. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing, recording,…
Theme 5: Time
This is one of twelve student books from Science in Process and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of time. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student led activities. The skills include observing, recording,…
Theme 4: Communication
This is one of twelve student books from Science in Process and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of communication. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing,…
Theme 3: Chemicals
This is one of twelve student books from the Science in Process series and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of chemicals. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing,…
Theme 2: Air
This is one of twelve student books from the Science in Process series and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of air. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing,…
Theme 1: Be Scientific
Be Scientific is different to the other 11 student books in the Science in Process series. Each double page spread is devoted to a particular process skill and the subject content of the book is therefore varied. Each activity can be used at any time with any of the themed student books in order to clarify or emphasise a skill. Although…
Reading About Science Book 5: Senses, Forces, and Transport in Living Things
The chapters in the book Reading About Science Book 5: Senses, Forces, and Transport in Living things from Heinemann each deal independently with a specific aspect of the topics covered and is compete in itself, allowing the chapters to be read in any sequence. Each of the 20 chapters begins with information about an aspect of the…
Reading About Science Book 4: Gases, Acids, and the Earth
The chapters in the book Reading About Science Book 4: Gases, Acids, and the Earth from Heinemann each deal independently with a specific aspect of the topics covered and is compete in itself, allowing the chapters to be read in any sequence. Each of the 20 chapters begins with information about an aspect of the topic and ends with…
Reading About Science Book 3: Heat, Electricity, and Electromagnetism
The chapters in the book Reading About Science Book 3: Heat, Electricity, and Electromagnetism from Heinemann each deal independently with a specific aspect of the topics covered and is compete in itself, allowing the chapters to be read in any sequence. Each of the 20 chapters begins with information about an aspect of the topic…
Reading About Science Book 2: Substances, Solutions, Cells, and Seeds
The chapters in the book Reading About Science Book 2: Substances, Solutions, Cells, and Seeds from Heinemann each deal independently with a specific aspect of the topics covered and is compete in itself, allowing the chapters to be read in any sequence. Each of the 20 chapters begins with information about an aspect of the topic…
Reading About Science Book 1: Units, Living Things, and Energy
The chapters in the book Reading About Science Book 1: Units, Living Things, and Energy from Heinemann each deal independently with a specific aspect of the topics covered and is compete in itself, allowing the chapters to be read in any sequence. Each of the 20 chapters begins with information about an aspect of the topic and ends…
Reader D: Food
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at the importance of good diet and nutrition. The book then considers the problems of food supply and distribution across the world from the viewpoint of the 1980s. The chapters in this booklet are: 1. Nutrition and diet 2. Alternative sources of protein 3. Food in the…
Science and Defence
Science and Defence is a Science in Society reader with a series of essays discussing defence strategies with particular reference to nuclear weapons. The book looks at why these weapons are 'a case apart' and the effects that they would have had on the wars that were raging at the time of writing in 1984. Contents: 1.…
Reader E: Agriculture
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at the role of agriculture and farming in societies across the world in the 1980s. The book considers the need for energy in order to produce food, the use of eco-systems and food chains, and the effects of farming on the environment. Contents: 1. Ecology and food production 2.…
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Reader H: Industry - Men, Money and Management
This reader from the Science in Society series looks at the challenges faced by industry in society including the need for good management practices, methods of production and investment. Contents: 1. Teamwork in industry 2. The role of managers in industry 3. The part played by unions in a company 4. Why we need trade unions 5.…
Reader P: Defence and Energy Issues
This book from the Science in Society series, discusses the role of nuclear weapons in defence in the 1980s and also looks at energy consumption, the need for conservation and ways to even out inequalities in society. The book lists the benefits of 'scientific discovery and engineering inventiveness' and the serious…
Reader L: Looking to the Future
Part of the Science in Society series, Looking to the Future describes the remit of the series; looking at the impact of science on society and the need for decisions and choices to be made on an informed basis. The book goes on to look at the effects of new technologies from the viewpoint of the 1980s, including those of computers…
Reader K: Science and Social Development
A book from the Science in Society series which follows the history of science alongside the changes in society, from the ancient to the modern world of the 1980s. Contents: 1. Science, technology and society in the ancient world 2. From darkness to light 3. Francis Bacon and the birth of modern science 4. Newton and the age…
Reader J: The Nature of Science
This book from the Science in Society series looks at the interaction of science with society and religion, how scientific methods develop and the questions of religious and scientific beliefs. Contents: 1. Being scientific 2. The nature of the scientific method 3. How science develops 4. Science and the creative imagination 5.…
Reader I: Industry - Organization and Obligation
This reader from the Science in Society series looks at the functions of industry and its responsibilities to society to not cause damage to people or the environment. Contents: 1. From the laboratory to the factory 2. The development of a chemical process 3. Network analysis 4. The social responsibility of industry 5. Pollution…
Reader G: Mineral Resources
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at the mining industry, its geological background and the need to make better use of waste products. Contents: 1. The Earth 2. Mining: some examples of mining operations 3. The mining industry 4. Reclamation and recycling 5. Data
Reader F: Energy
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at society's use of electricity and considers nuclear power. The book then discusses alternative sources of energy and the risks that were envisaged in the 1980s. Contents: 1. How electricity is generated and distributed 2. Nuclear reactions and nuclear power 3. Alternative…
Reader C: Medicine and Care
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at aspects of healthcare in society including the development of drugs using animal experimentation and care of the elderly, dying and bereaved. Contents: 1. A short history of medicine 2. Immunization 3. The development of new drugs 4. There is more to health than medicine 5.…
Reader A: Diseases and the Doctor
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at many diseases, describing their traits and treatments, preventative measures and effects on society. Contents: 1. Medical services today 2. What is heart disease? 3, Cancer and you 4. Skin cancer 5. Diabetes mellitus 6. Epilepsy 7. Diseases of women 8. Drug and…