Science for Excellence Level 4: Physical Science

Summary:

Science for Excellence Physical Science Level 4 continues where Level 3 left off, opening up the exciting world of Physics in new and innovative ways.  Knowledge and understanding of core physical ideas and concepts is developed through authentic investigations while the everyday world you live in is brought to life with examples and real-life contexts. Level 4 books offer even greater opportunity for Scottish schools to enhance stunning core material with their own individual resources

Science for Excellence
is the only new and complete resource with printed and interactive online support - giving teachers and students bespoke, quality content
matches all capacities of CfE, with activities mapped to Experiences and Outcomnes - enabling teachers to select content appropriate to students' needs
features dramatic colour illustrations and innovative activities - helping students to learn and practise with confidence

Also available:
Science for Excellence Biological Science Level 4
Science for Excellence Chemical Science Level 4
Science for Excellence Biological Science Level 3
Science for Excellence Chemical Science Level 3
Science for Excellence Physical Science Level 3

• Opens up the exciting world of Chemistry in new and innovative ways
• The only new and complete resource with printed and interactive online support - giving teachers and students bespoke, quality content
• Features dramatic colour illustrations and innovative activities - helping students to learn and practise with confidence
• Matches all capacities of CfE, with activities mapped to Experiences and Outcomes - enabling teachers to select content appropriate to students' needs

Table of Contents:
1. Energy generation in Scotland
2. How gases behave
3. Float or sink?
4. A short history of astronomy
5. Electrical circuits
6. Electrical components
7. What a racket!
8. The wave nature of sound
9. Fast forward!
10. What's the attraction?
11. The Electromagnetic Spectrum - a 'family' of waves
Index
Curriculum for Excellence mapping grid

About the Author(s):
Paul Chambers is course leader in Physics at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department.
Stephen Jeffrey is Associate Lecturer in Chemistry at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department.
Nicky Souter is course leader in Biology at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department.
Tom Clark teaches at Greenock Academy.

Contributors:
Series Editors: Nicky Souter, Paul Chambers, Stephen Jeffrey Contributors: Tom Clark

Readership:
Students following CfE in Scotland