Introducing Salters' Chemistry: Textbook

Subject(s): Chemistry | Age: 11-14 | 14-16 | Type: Textbook | Publication Year: 1980 - 1989

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The first Salters’ Chemistry Course textbook from the Univerisity of York Science Education Group covered the five units in the first year of the course intended for students aged 13-14 (year nine).

Units covered in the textbook
• Metals
• Drinks
• Clothing
• Warmth
• Food

Chapter structure
There was one chapter in the textbook for each unit. Each chapter had the same structure with these components:
• ‘Introducing’ pages to set the scene of the topic and raise some questions about what is in it.
• ‘Looking at’ pages providing extra background with illustrated examples of intriguing applications of the chemistry.
• ‘In brief’ sections giving a straightforward summary of what students need to know to understand the topic.
• ‘Thinking about’ pages explaining the key chemical ideas that arise from the topic.
• ‘Things to do’ offering a varied bank of activities for students to try.
• ‘Questions to answer’ to help students when it comes to exams.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx82a

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