Understanding Science: Forces & Electricity - Softcover

Book 5 of 6: Understanding Science

Schofield & Sims; Penny Johnson

 
9780721712895: Understanding Science: Forces & Electricity

Synopsis

Understanding Science is a series of topic-based study books for Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Forces & Electricity meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 science, and covers the following areas: electricity and circuits, magnets, measuring forces, gravity and weight, conductors and insulators, friction, water and air resistance, machines and gears. This book provides:

  • a description of how forces make things go faster or slower, rise or fall, float or sink
  • an explanation of the impact electricity has on everyday tasks
  • thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum
  • a Scientific investigation table to highlight opportunities for pupils to practise working scientifically
  • a combined Index and glossary to define key terms introduced in the text
  • a complete set of answers at the back of the book.

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