Blake's Science Guide

Blake¶Ès Science Guide is a vital reference for prim ary school students in Years 3–6 who want a basic understanding of the recently released Australian Science Curriculum.

The book is divided into three curriculum strands:

1 Science Inquiry Skills

• covers how to evaluate and investigate id eas and claims by developing evidence-based conclusions

2 Science Understanding

• covers key content in the four major science strands: ¶E Biological Sciences, ¶E Chemical S ciences, ¶E Earth and Space Sciences ¶Eand Physical Sciences

3 Science as a Human Endeavour

• explore s the nature and development of science and scientists as well as the us e and influence of science

Each topic contains simple desc riptions of concepts with examples and TRY THIS activities for students to test their understanding.

The book includes curriculum correla tion charts, an index, glossary and answers for all of the TRY THIS acti vities.

The Guide also includes curriculum correlation tables tha t link the content to the new Australian Curriculum and is an ideal reso urce for all primary students.