Books in Exploring Science: Physical Science series

As part of our commitment to help you manage the transition between Key Stage 2 and 3, we have extended the course down into Years 5 and 6. Exploring Science 5 and 6 includes all the key features of the Key Stage 3 scheme. Matches the QCA Scheme of Work for upper Key Stage 2. Differentiated at three levels. Provides animations and pupils' activities on the interactive CD-Rom (for use on the school network or with an electronic whiteboard). Includes revision material for the Year 6 SATs, plus FREE SATs-style questions are provided on the companion website, www.exploringscience.co.uk. Includes investigation pages. Provides a post-SATs project Unit to help the transition to Year 7.

Whether you are taking a nap, running a marathon, or eating a gourmet dinner, your body is working hard to make sure everything is running smoothly. The body consists of 11 different systems, and each one is made up of cells, tissues, and organs. Although each system has a specific job, multiple systems work together to perform more complex tasks. From breathing to digestion, your body systems carry out all the functions necessary to keep you healthy.

Maximum planning support and flexibility with easy-to-use planning software, background information for every topic and detailed guidance on delivering the three-part lesson. Unique transition support the only course published from Year 3 to year 9. Completely supports Assessment for Learning with motivating self-assessment made fun through games-style software. Completely supports Assessment for learning with motivating self-assessment made fun through games-style software. Builds ICT into every day teaching - with simulations, PowerPoint presentations, plus on-screen, interactive formative and summative assessment. Fully differentiated Must know, could know and should know routes through the unit, plus the access route for pupils below level 4 help you teach wide ability classes using the same pupil materials.

Without the sun, nothing could live on Earth. Its light helps plants make energy, and it provides warmth. People have found lots of ways to make their own light, too, from prehistoric fires to todays lasers. But what exactly is light? Readers will learn this and lots more! Including cool topics such as bioluminescence and X-rays, the main content illuminates an important curriculum concept with relatable examples and cool photographs to accompany each section. Fun facts add even more interesting information about light waves, color, refraction, and reflection.

Maximum planning support and flexibility - with easy-to-use planning software, background information for every topic and detailed guidance on delivering the three-part lesson. Unique transition support - the only course published from Year 3 to year 9. Completely supports Assessment for Learning - with motivating self-assessment made fun through games-style software. Completely supports Assessment for learning - with motivating self-assessment made fun through games-style software. Builds ICT into every day teaching - with simulations, PowerPoint presentations, plus on-screen, interactive formative and summative assessment. Fully differentiated - Must know, could know and should know routes through the unit, plus the access route for pupils below level 4 help you teach wide ability classes using the same pupil materials.