J. Randy Attwood James Milross Glen Fatkin Adrienne Montgomery Donald Lacy Karen Naso Julie Karner Lionel Sandner Josef Martha Sandy Searle
ISBN: 007072363x Copyright year: 2009
Table of Contents
Unit 1 Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
Chapter 1 Atomic theory explains the composition and behaviour of matter.
Chapter 2 Elements are the building blocks of matter.
Chapter 3 Elements combine to form compounds.
Unit 2 Reproduction
Chapter 4 The nucleus controls the functions of life.
Chapter 5 Mitosis is the basis of asexual reproduction.
Chapter 6 Meiosis is the basis of sexual reproduction.
Unit 3 Characteristics of Electricity
Chapter 7 Static charge is produced by electron transfer.
Chapter 8 Ohm's law describes the relationship of current, voltage, and resistance.
Chapter 9 Circuits are designed to control the transfer of electrical energy.
Unit 4 Space Exploration
Chapter 10 What we know about the universe has taken us thousands of years to learn.
Chapter 11 We continue to learn a lot about the solar system by using space exploration.
Chapter 12 We can use space exploration to learn about stars, nebulae, and galaxies outside our solar system.
Science Skills
Science Skill 1 Safety
Science Skill 2 Scientific Inquiry, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Science Skill 3 How to Do a Research-Based Project
Science Skill 4 Using Graphs in Science
Science Skill 5 Scientific Drawing
Science Skill 6 Using a Microscope
Science Skill 7 Using Electric Circuit Symbols and Meters
Science Skill 8 Organizing Your Learning: Using Graphic Organizers
Science Skill 9 Units of Measurement and Scientific Notation
Science Skill 10 Using Chemistry Skills
Science Skill 11 Creating Data Tables
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