
Nelson Science Year 8 Queensland Student Book
1st Edition
By: Debra Smith, Jane Wright, Stephen Zander, Lisa McPherson, Chris Huxley
Paperback | 21 December 2022 | Edition Number 1
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Covering the revised Australian Curriculum, Nelson Science is a complete one-stop-shop with all the content, activities, assessments, videos, and digital interactives you need to get all students excited and involved in science. Clear signposting of differentiated activities and assessments throughout help teachers and learners find their own individual path to best learning outcomes.
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Features:
- Extensive library of engaging videos from Nelson and Twig
- Scaffolded, open-ended investigations to cater to all learners
- Multi-modal content presents key concepts to students in different ways to engage different learning styles
- Self-correcting quizzes save teachers’ time and give students fast feedback
- Focus on First Nations science and Science as a Human Endeavour paired with engaging content and activities
- Interactive digital activities and a rich range of other resources support teachers and engage learners
- Taster extension chapters and digital material in year 10 book to prepare students for senior science and psychology
Debra is an experienced teacher of Business Management and Economics, with a background in both the public and private sectors. She has extensive experience as a Business Management exam assessor, (1996 to 2007). Debra is the author of Business Notes, is co-author of A+ Business Management Practice Exams, and is an educational consultant working on business studies videos. She is a regular contributor to the VCTA’s journal Compak, including writing several of the recent practice exams; and has presented many PD sessions for Business Management and Economics teachers at Comview. She is Head of Humanities, Padua College.
Debra Smith is an experienced Chemistry teacher and author. Debra has been Head of Science at a number of Queensland State High Schools and has been involved in writing science curriculum at the local, state and national levels. She has been President and Treasurer of the Australian Science Teachers Association and is a life member of STAQ. Debra has been the recipient of state and national teaching awards including the 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching – Secondary.
Jane has been a science educator at tertiary, secondary and upper primary levels for over 35 years. In this distinguished career, Jane has held leadership roles in both schools and state and national Science Teachers Associations. She has always been fascinated by the natural sciences, having completed a BSc Honours and PhD in Cell Biology. Jane has co-authored a number of Biology text books for the Australian Curriculum and she continues her volunteer work in not-for-profit organisations, related to science education.
Christopher Huxley has taught Science in NSW schools since 1981. His academic education included applied biology, Earth science, Science education and learning with technology. He is a former Head of the Science Department and Head of eLearning. Chris has experience in curriculum development, syllabus writing and assessment. He particularly likes teaching multidisciplinary Science and is an experienced teacher of Earth and Environmental Science and Physics.
A chemistry teacher and research chemist with twenty years teaching and industry experience, Lisa has taught across private and public sector in Queensland and is involved with QCAA senior chemistry assessment. In addition to reviewing and authoring for Cengage Australia, Lisa is an author of senior chemistry and physics content for a renown online platform as well as a presenter for Visible Learning at a national conference. Lisa holds a BSc and MSc in chemistry in addition to her teaching degree. She recently won the Toowoomba catholic schools excellence award for secondary expert teacher.
Dr Stephen Zander has taught in SA, NT and WA in both the Government and Independent systems over 40 years. He has been a head of department and has taught mainly Physics, Earth and Environmental Science. He is a past President of the Australian Science Teachers Association and has been heavily involved in both state and national curriculum developments for science and Physics at senior levels.
ISBN: 9780170463027
ISBN-10: 0170463028
Published: 21st December 2022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Audience: Primary, Secondary and High School
Publisher: CENGAGE AUSTRALIA
Country of Publication: AU
Edition Number: 1
Edition Type: New edition
Dimensions (cm): 27 x 21.5 x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.76
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