i-Science encourages active learning and attempts to develop habits of the mind and attitudes necessary for scientific inquiry in pupils. A conscious effort has been made to relate the learning of science to everyday experiences and commonly observed phenomena. This helps pupils to understand the relationship between science and the environment.
Key Features: Everyday experiences and contexts that pupils can relate to, Suggestions for cooperative learning, Spiral approach to link what had been learnt and what is to be learnt, Clear and relevant illustrations to aid understanding of concepts, Summary of key ideas at the end of each section and chapter, Graphic organisers to provide an overview of the key ideas, Amazing facts to stimulate interest in pupils, Activities and questions to encourage critical thinking and analysis and Glossary.
Chapter 1 Classifying Things
Chapter 2 Energy
Chapter 3 Forces
Chapter 4 Environment
Chapter 5 The Web of Life
Chapter 6 Adaptation
Chapter 7 Man and His Environment