Author(s): Helen Silvester

Student Books

Oxford Science 8 Australian Curriculum is an award-winning text book with a focus on clear and precise concept development for all learners.

Key features:

• Content focuses on clear, accessible language and is written for all students


• One spread = one concept = one lesson


• Each double-page spread unit opens with a short summary of the concept


• Each chapter is made up of highly engaging spreads with questions to check understanding


• Comprehensive chapter reviews


• ‘Science as a Human Endeavour’ sections throughout, linking science concepts to real world applications


• All experiments in one convenient section at the back of the book, allowing for a more spacious layout and clearer instructions to improve student comprehension


• The student book includes obook assess, a digital version of the print book with additional interactive features and an indispensable assessment tool.Chapter 1: Science toolkit 
  Chapter 2: Rocks and minerals
  Chapter 3: Energy 
  Chapter 4: Chemical elements 
  Chapter 5: Physical and chemical change 
  Chapter 6: Cells 
  Chapter 7: Surviving 
  Chapter 8: Reproducing 
  Chapter 9: Experiments