Interactive Science For Inquiring Minds series is a comprehensive package written in accordance with the latest Science syllabus issued by the Singapore Ministry of Education. It comprises a textbook in two volumes, theory workbooks, practical workbooks.
The Interactive Science textbooks aim to provide students with a solid foundation for the learning of science at upper secondary level and beyond.
With the inquiry approach and interactive nature, students will be motivated and they will accept that science is relevant and interesting. The books also challenge students to think creatively and critically.
Features of the series:
- Try This! provides opportunities for students to make inquiries, share ideas and experiences and carry out cooperative learning.
-
Exploring Further consists of questions or activities to encourage students to think further into a topic.
-
Science in Action exposes students to the applications of science in daily life and in the industry.
-
Science Nugget provides snippets of scientific knowledge which may not be in the syllabus, but are relevant, useful and interesting.
- Workbook Link links the concepts learnt in the textbook with the activities and practical experiments in the theory and practical workbooks.
- Connect shows the links between science and other fields of study.
- NE represents National education and relates science to the country.
- Key Points provide a summary of the important concepts and principles in the chapter to help students recall what they have just learnt.
-
Let's Review! is included at the end of each chapter in the form of structured questions.
-
At a Glance provides a graphic summary of the chapter in the form of a concept map.
-
Think Tank consists of open-ended questions that develop and inculcate critical and creative thinking skills among students.
-
IT shows students Internet resources they can access independently to further explore each topic.
Above is an extract from the preface of the Interactive Science Inquiring Minds series (reproduced with the permission of the publishers).
There are no answers in the textbook. Answers can be found in the Teacher's Guide.
Interactive Science for Inquiring Minds A
Theme 1: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Science as an Inquiry
1.1 Science as an Inquiry
1.2 Attitudes in Science
1.3 Process or Methods in Science
1.4 Products of Science
At a Glance
Think Tank
2. Science and Technology in Society
2.1 Uses and Benefits of Science and Technology
2.2 Abuses of Science and Technology
2.3 Science and Technology - Their Limitations
Key Points
At a Glance
Think Tank
Theme 2: MEASUREMENT
3. Use of Measuring Instruments
3.1 Measuring Length
3.2 Measuring Area
3.3 Measuring Volume
3.4 Measuring Mass
3.5 Measuring Time
3.6 Measuring Temperature
Key Points
At a Glance
Think Tank
4. Physical Quantities and Units
4.1 Physical Quantities, SI Units and Prefixes
4.2 Density
4.3 Rate
4.4 Speed and Average Speed
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
Theme 3: DIVERSITY
5. Classification of Matter
5.1 Different Ways of Classifying Matter
5.2 Physical Properties of Materials
5.3 Distinguishing Among the Main Classes of Materials
5.4 Choosing the Right Materials
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
6. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
6.1 Elements
6.2 Classification of Elements
6.3 Compounds
6.4 Some Common Characteristics of Compounds
6.5 Mixtures
6.6 Some Common Characteristics of Mixtures
6.7 Distinguishing Among Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
7. Separation Techniques
7.1 Separation by Magnetic Attraction
7.2 Separation by Filtration
7.3 Separation by Evaporation
7.4 Separation by Distillation
7.5 Separation by Paper Chromatography
7.6 Obtaining Pure Water from Seawater
7.7 Obtaining Pure Water from Used Water - NEWater
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
8. Solutions and Suspensions
8.1 Solutions
8.2 Suspensions
8.3 Factors Affecting the Solubility of Substances
8.4 Factors Affecting the Rate of Dissolving of Substances
8.5 Acids and Alkalis
8.6 Indicators
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
9. Classifications of Plant and Animal Life
9.1 Classification of Living Organisms
9.2 Classification of Plants
9.3 Classification of Animals
9.4 Using Keys to Identify and Classify Living Organisms
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
Theme 4: MODELS AND SYSTEMS
10. Cells - Structure, Function and Organisation
10.1 Animal Cells
10.2 Plant Cells
10.3 Function of Different Cells
10.4 From Cells to Tissues
10.5 From Tissues to Organs
10.6 From Organs to Systems
10.7 From Systems to Organisms
10.8 Division of Labour
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
11. Particulate Model of Matter
11.1 Particulate Model of Matter
11.2 Particulate Models for Solids, Liquids and Gases
11.3 Changes in State of Matter
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
12. Simple Concepts of Atoms and Molecules
12.1 What is an Atom?
12.2 Atoms of Elements
12.3 How are Ions Formed?
12.4 What is a Molecule?
12.5 Chemical Formula
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
13. Transport in Living Things
13.1 Transport of Substances into and out of Cells
13.2 Diffusion and Osmosis
13.3 Transport System in Unicellular Organisms
13.4 Transport System in Plants
13.5 Transport System in Human Beings
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
14. Digestion in Animals
14.1 Why Must Most Food be Broken Down?
14.2 Digestion
14.3 The Digestive System
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
15. Sexual Reproduction in Human Beings
15.1 Heredity
15.2 Changes in Puberty
15.3 Male and Female Human Reproductive Systems
15.4 The Menstrual Cycle
15.5 Fertilisation Cycle
15.6 Birth Control
15.7 Pre-Marital Sex and Abortion
15.8 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Key Points
Let's Review
At a Glance
Think Tank
IT Links
Glossary
Index
Samples
(all copyrights reserved by Panpac Education Pte Ltd, Singapore)
