Science Focus 6

1. Unit 1

   Being a scientist

   1. 1.1 Safety‚ before we start
   2. 1.2 What is science?
   3. 1.3 Observing
   4. 1.4 Equipment
   5. 1.5 Reporting
   6. 1.6 Measurement
   7. 1.7 Working scientifically
   8. 1.8 Using a Bunsen burner
   9. 1.9 What, why and how?
   10. 1.10 Scientific research
   11. Science focus: Scientific method: the path to greater understandin…
   12. 1.11 Better measurements
   13. 1.12 Scientific conventions

2. Unit 2

   Matter 1

   1. 2.1 Arranging the elements
   2. Science focus: Discovery of the elements
   3. 2.2 Elements, compounds and mixtures
   4. 2.3 The particle model
   5. 2.4 Types of mixtures
   6. 2.5 Separating insoluble substances
   7. 2.6 Separating soluble substances
   8. 2.7 Water supply and sewage

3. Unit 3

   Physical world 1

   1. 3.1 Forces: what are they?
   2. 3.2 Balanced and unbalanced forces
   3. 3.3 Friction: slowing down and getting moving
   4. 3.4 Gravity
   5. Science focus: Flying high
   6. 3.5 Forces in water
   7. 3.6 Magnetic forces
   8. 3.7 Electromagnetism

4. Unit 4

   Living world 1

   1. 4.1 The microscope
   2. 4.2 Plant and animal cells
   3. 4.3 Specialised cells
   4. 4.4 Groups of cells
   5. Science focus: Stem cells
   6. 4.5 Being alive
   7. 4.6 From kingdom to species
   8. 4.7 Animal classification
   9. 4.8 Plants and other kingdoms
   10. 4.9 More on keys

5. Unit 5

   Earth and space 1

   1. 5.1 The solar system
   2. 5.2 Earths movement in space
   3. 5.3 The Moon
   4. 5.4 Are we alone?
   5. 5.5 Future space travel
   6. Science focus: Discovering the heavens

6. Unit 6

   Matter 2

   1. 6.1 Density

7. Unit 7

   Physical world 2

   1. 7.1 Energy
   2. 7.2 Heat
   3. 7.3 Sound
   4. 7.4 Weather

8. Unit 8

   Living world 2

   1. 8.1 Plant transport systems
   2. 8.2 Photosynthesis and respiration
   3. 8.3 Leaves
   4. 8.4 Ecosystems
   5. 8.5 Physical attributes of an ecosystem
   6. 8.6 Food chains and food webs:interactions of life

9. Unit 9

   Earth and space 2

   1. 9.1 Our Earth
   2. 9.2 Weathering and erosion
   3. 9.3 The atmosphere
   4. Science focus: Solar challenge
   5. 9.4 Mining and metals
   6. Science focus: Global warming
   7. 9.5 Human intervention: energy crisis!