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This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification with progression, international relevance and support at its core. It is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination:

·  Integrated exam practice throughout, with differentiated revision exercises, exam practice and learning summary sections.

·  Provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom.

·  Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they’re gaining.

·  Pearson progression tools allows quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions.

·  Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English.

·  Glossary of key terminology, along with full answers included on the ActiveBook.

·  Further teacher support materials, including lesson plans, are provided online.

 

 

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification with progression, international relevance and support at its core. It is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination:

·  Integrated exam practice throughout, with differentiated revision exercises, exam practice and learning summary sections.

·  Provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom.

·  Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they’re gaining.

·  Pearson progression tools allows quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions.

·  Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English.

·  Glossary of key terminology, along with full answers included on the ActiveBook.

·  Further teacher support materials, including lesson plans, are provided online.

 

 

Exploring Science Pupils' Books

Pupils' Books provide full coverage of the Key Stage 3 Science Curriculum and are each divided into twelve units that follow the Units in the QCA Scheme of work.

Pupils' Book 9 contains eighteen units – twelve units that cover the QCA Scheme of Work, plus three additional revision units and three post-SATs project units. 

Questions in the Pupils' Books get increasingly harder and open-ended and the length of the text between questions is increased to help improve literacy levels.  ‘Focus on' pages in each unit provide additional extension and enrichment material at the Could know level.

 

As part of our commitment to help you manage the transition between Key Stage 2 and 3, we have extended the course down into Years 5 and 6. Exploring Science 5 and 6 includes all the key features of the Key Stage 3 scheme.

Matches the QCA Scheme of Work for upper Key Stage 2. Differentiated at three levels. Provides animations and pupils' activities on the interactive CD-Rom (for use on the school network or with an electronic whiteboard). Includes revision material for the Year 6 SATs, plus FREE SATs-style questions are provided on the companion website, www.exploringscience.co.uk. Includes investigation pages. Provides a post-SATs project Unit to help the transition to Year 7.  

As part of our commitment to help you manage the transition between Key Stage 2 and 3, we have extended the course down into Years 5 and 6. Exploring Science 5 and 6 includes all the key features of the Key Stage 3 scheme.

Matches the QCA Scheme of Work for upper Key Stage 2. Differentiated at three levels. Provides animations and pupils' activities on the interactive CD-Rom (for use on the school network or with an electronic whiteboard). Includes revision material for the Year 6 SATs, plus FREE SATs-style questions are provided on the companion website, www.exploringscience.co.uk. Includes investigation pages. Provides a post-SATs project Unit to help the transition to Year 7.  

Understanding Science is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing comprehensive coverage of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, together with structured practice. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the six books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 science curriculum, including scientific investigation, providing a solid foundation for success in science. Light, Sound & Space meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 science, and covers the following areas: light and sound travel, reflection, shadows, vibration, noise, pitch, volume, the Earth, Sun, Moon and solar system. This book explains the importance of light and sound and the ways in which they can be changed.Key features of Understanding Science include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; a 'Scientific investigation' table to identify and encourage scientific questioning opportunities across the series; a combined 'Index and glossary' to define key terms introduced in the text.

Closely matched to the National Curriculum, the Schofield & Sims Revision Guides help children to revise what they have learnt at school, in preparation for the end of key stage tests. Clearly presented examples and colourful illustrations help bring revision to life, while targeted practice questions highlight any gaps in understanding.The Key Stage 1 Science Revision Guide covers the statutory requirements for Key Stage 1 science, including: living things and their habitats, plants, animals (including humans), seasonal changes, everyday materials and working scientifically. The accessible format and index enable children either to work through the topics in order, or to focus on a particular subject area. This 52-page book includes: helpful Tips for tests and advice on how to revise effectively; Remember boxes to summarise key information; regular Test yourself questions and answers to check recall of information; a Glossary to encourage the correct spelling and use of subject vocabulary. Six Schofield & Sims Revision Guides are available in total, providing structured practice in maths, English and science at Key Stages 1 and 2.Accompanying Practice Papers reflect the appearance and content of the national tests, offering further opportunity for revision and test preparation.

Closely matched to the National Curriculum, the Schofield & Sims Revision Guides help children to revise what they have learnt at school, in preparation for the end of key stage tests. Clearly presented examples and colourful illustrations help bring revision to life, while targeted practice questions highlight any gaps in understanding.The Key Stage 2 Science Revision Guide covers the statutory requirements for Key Stage 2 science, including: living things and their habitats, animals (including humans), evolution and inheritance, materials, rocks, light, sound, Earth and space, forces, electricity and working scientifically. The accessible format and index enable children either to work through the topics in order, or to focus on a particular subject area.This 96-page book includes: helpful Tips for tests and advice on how to revise effectively; Remember boxes to summarise key information; regular Test yourself questions and answers to check recall of information; a Glossary to encourage the correct spelling and use of subject vocabulary.The accompanying Key Stage 2 Science Practice Papers (ISBN 9780721713700) reflect the appearance and content of the Key Stage 2 Science Sampling Test, providing further opportunity for revision and test preparation.

This Student Book uses the Pearson Checkpoint learning approach, which has been designed to help students to develop the skills required for the exams.

The Checkpoint Teaching and Learning approach will help students to remember the key learning points from each topic, and to use their learning to apply, analyse and evaluate in new contexts. This support will help to develop the full range of skills that will be assessed in the exam.

Other key features of the Student Book include:

 

a Preparing for the Exam section at the end of every Topic, to help students understand how six mark questions will be assessed worked examples for Physics Equations to support students in the recall and application Physics equations  Core Practical pages that give students the opportunity to practice answering practical-based exam questions Questions that are all rated on a scale of 1 to 12 using the Pearson Steps system, encouraging students to answer increasingly difficult questions as they progress through the course.

 

 

This Student Book uses the Pearson Checkpoint learning approach, which has been designed to help students to develop the skills required for the exams.

The Checkpoint Teaching and Learning approach will help students to remember the key learning points from each topic, and to use their learning to apply, analyse and evaluate in new contexts. This support will help to develop the full range of skills that will be assessed in the exam.

Other key features of the Student Book include:

 

a Preparing for the Exam section at the end of every Topic, to help students understand how six mark questions will be assessed worked examples for Physics Equations to support students in the recall and application Physics equations Core Practical pages that give students the opportunity to practice answering practical-based exam questions Questions that are all rated on a scale of 1 to 12 using the Pearson Steps system, encouraging students to answer increasingly difficult questions as they progress through the course.

 

 

Study independently. Retain key knowledge. Practise for exams.

Welcome to the revision series for AQA GCSE (9–1) from Pearson, written in collaboration with subject experts, examiners, teachers and learners. We’ve combined the latest online revision and exam support tools with our tried and tested Revision Guides to provide the best revision all in one place. 

Study independently using straightforward, focused materials that make the most of your revision time. Retain key knowledge easily with the one-topic-per-page layout breaking down complicated concepts into memorable, bite-sized chunks, helping you to avoid information overload.   Practise recall with quizzes and the online flashcard creator – linked to topics in the online Revision Guide. Personalise your revision journey with an online planner, progress tracker and quizzes to identify the topics you need to focus on. Practise for exams and build confidence with loads of exam-style questions, worked examples and examiner hints and tips. Support your wellbeing with manageable, structured revision and prompts for regular breaks in your online revision planner, with positive affirmations along the way.

Get exam fit with our online revision kit! Use the code in this book to access the online revision toolkit including an online Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, progress tracker, flashcard creator, auto-marked quizzes, and more. 

Tried and trusted by 1000’s of schools and students.

With Pearson Revise, you’ll stay on track with our regularly updated revision materials and new online tools, developed in collaboration with subject and exam experts to perfectly match your exam specifications.

Study independently. Retain key knowledge. Practise for exams.

Welcome to the revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) from Pearson, written in collaboration with subject experts, examiners, teachers and learners. We’ve combined the latest online revision and exam support tools with our tried and tested Revision Guides to provide the best revision all in one place. 

Study independently using straightforward, focused materials that make the most of your revision time. Retain key knowledge easily with the one-topic-per-page layout breaking down complicated concepts into memorable, bite-sized chunks, helping you to avoid information overload.   Practise recall with the online flashcard creator – linked to topics in the online Revision Guide. Personalise your revision journey with an online planner and progress tracker to identify the topics you need to focus on. Practise for exams and build confidence with loads of exam-style questions, worked examples and examiner hints and tips. Support your wellbeing with manageable, structured revision and prompts for regular breaks in your online revision planner, with positive affirmations along the way.

Get exam fit with our online revision kit! Use the code in this book to access the online revision toolkit including an online Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, progress tracker, and flashcard creator. 

Tried and trusted by 1000’s of schools and students.

With Pearson Revise, you’ll stay on track with our regularly updated revision materials and new online tools, developed in collaboration with subject and exam experts to perfectly match your exam specifications.

 

 

Study independently. Retain key knowledge. Practise for exams.

Welcome to the revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) from Pearson, written in collaboration with subject experts, examiners, teachers and learners. We’ve combined the latest online revision and exam support tools with our tried and tested Revision Guides to provide the best revision all in one place. 

Study independently using straightforward, focused materials that make the most of your revision time. Retain key knowledge easily with the one-topic-per-page layout breaking down complicated concepts into memorable, bite-sized chunks, helping you to avoid information overload.   Practise recall with quizzes and the online flashcard creator – linked to topics in the online Revision Guide. Personalise your revision journey with an online planner, progress tracker and quizzes to identify the topics you need to focus on. Practise for exams and build confidence with loads of exam-style questions, worked examples and examiner hints and tips. Support your wellbeing with manageable, structured revision and prompts for regular breaks in your online revision planner, with positive affirmations along the way.

Get exam fit with our online revision kit! Use the code in this book to access the online revision toolkit including an online Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, progress tracker, flashcard creator, auto-marked quizzes, and more. 

Tried and trusted by 1000’s of schools and students.

With Pearson Revise, you’ll stay on track with our regularly updated revision materials and new online tools, developed in collaboration with subject and exam experts to perfectly match your exam specifications.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Level: GCSE

Subject: Science

First teaching: September 2016

First exams: June 2018

 

This Student Book follows a unique route through the qualification to help you focus on the key concepts of the GCSE Combined Science qualification.

The questions and explanations are designed to be simple and easy to read. The examples included should be familiar to you from your everyday life and easy to understand. The structure of the course allows for repetition to help you to memorise key concepts and words.

Other features of the Student Book include:

 

Checkpoint learning approach helps to make sure that you understand the key concepts and have corrected any misunderstandings.

Preparing for your exam sections, makes sure that you understand how exam questions will be assessed.

Core Practical pages, give you practice answering practical-based exam questions.

 

 

 

This Lab Book includes:

all the instructions students need to perform the required practicals, consistent with AQA's best-selling resources   writing frames for students to record their results and reflect on their work apparatus and techniques (AT) skills self-assessment, so that students can track their progress covering AT practical requirements a full set of answers at the back.

The book covers the full range of practicals needed to cover AQA's practical requirements for both the Trilogy and Synergy courses.

The Combined Science Revision Checklist collates all the Learning Outcomes from the first half of Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science  into one place for you.

This enables you to:

self-assess your own learning keep a record of your progress develop plans for revision.

Each Learning Outcome is rated on a scale from 1 to 12 using the Pearson Progression Scale.  Your students will be able to see if they are able to master increasingly difficult concepts as they progress through the course.

Checklist 1 covers units CB1-5, CC1-8, CP1-6 from the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science scheme of work.

 

Subject: science; biology, chemistry, and physics

 

Level: Key Stage 3 (age 11–14)

 

Exciting, real-world 11–14 science that builds a base for International GCSEs.

 

Pearson’s popular 11–14 Exploring Science course – loved by teachers for its exciting, real-world science – inspires the next generation of scientists. With brand-new content, this 2019 International edition builds a base for progression to International GCSE Sciences and fully covers the content of the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

Exciting, real-world science that inspires the next generation of scientists. Explore real-life science that learners can relate to, with stunning videos and photographs. 

 

Provides content for a broad and balanced science curriculum, while building the skills needed for International GCSE sciences and the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

 

Choose from two Student Book course options to match the way your school teaches 11–14 science. The Student Books are arranged by year (Year 7, 8 and 9) or by science (biology, chemistry, physics). This Student Book contains all Year 7 biology, chemistry and physics content.

Learn more about this series, and access free samples, on our website: www.pearsonschools.co.uk/ExploringScienceInternational.

Subject: science; biology, chemistry, and physics

 

Level: Key Stage 3 (age 11–14)

 

Exciting, real-world 11–14 science that builds a base for International GCSEs

 

Pearson’s popular 11–14 Exploring Science course – loved by teachers for its exciting, real-world science – inspires the next generation of scientists. With brand-new content, this 2019 International edition builds a base for progression to International GCSE Sciences and fully covers the content of the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

Exciting, real-world science that inspires the next generation of scientists. Explore real-life science that learners can relate to, with stunning videos and photographs. 

 

Provides content for a broad and balanced science curriculum, while building the skills needed for International GCSE sciences and the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

 

Choose from two Student Book course options to match the way your school teaches 11–14 science. The Student Books are arranged by year (Year 7, 8 and 9) or by science (biology, chemistry, physics). This Student Book contains all Year 8 biology, chemistry and physics content.

Learn more about this series, and access free samples, on our website: www.pearsonschools.co.uk/ExploringScienceInternational.

Subject: science; biology, chemistry, and physics

 

Level: Key Stage 3 (age 11–14)

 

Exciting, real-world 11–14 science that builds a base for International GCSEs

 

Pearson’s popular 11–14 Exploring Science course – loved by teachers for its exciting, real-world science – inspires the next generation of scientists. With brand-new content, this 2019 International edition builds a base for progression to International GCSE Sciences and fully covers the content of the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

Exciting, real-world science that inspires the next generation of scientists. Explore real-life science that learners can relate to, with stunning videos and photographs. 

 

Provides content for a broad and balanced science curriculum, while building the skills needed for International GCSE sciences and the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

 

Choose from two Student Book course options to match the way your school teaches 11–14 science. The Student Books are arranged by year (Year 7, 8 and 9) or by science (biology, chemistry, physics). This Student Book contains all Year 9 biology, chemistry and physics content.

Learn more about this series, and access free samples, on our website: www.pearsonschools.co.uk/ExploringScienceInternational.

 

Capture evidence of your students’ progress in one place with our Exploring Science International Workbooks.

These workbooks are designed to be used in class as an accompaniment to the 11–14 Exploring Science International Student Books. They offer plenty of structured space for students to record their answers, plus additional activities to consolidate and stretch learning.

For use alongside our Exploring Science International Student Books. Learn more about the series at www.pearsonschools.co.uk/ExploringScienceInternational.

Subject: Science; Physics (other titles available for biology and chemistry)

 

Level: KS3 (age 11–14)

 

Exciting, real-world 11–14 science that builds a base for International GCSEs

 

Pearson’s popular 11–14 Exploring Science course – loved by teachers for its exciting, real-world science – inspires the next generation of scientists. With brand-new content, this 2019 International edition builds a base for progression to International GCSE Sciences and fully covers the content of the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

Exciting, real-world science that inspires the next generation of scientists. Explore real-life science that learners can relate to, with stunning videos and photographs. 

 

Provides content for a broad and balanced science curriculum, while building the skills needed for International GCSE sciences and the 13+ Common Entrance Exam.

 

Choose from two Student Book course options to match the way your school teaches 11–14 science. The Student Books are arranged by year (Year 7, 8 and 9) or by science (biology, chemistry, physics). This Student Book contains all physics content for Years 7, 8 and 9 (11–14).

Learn more about this series, and access free samples, on our website: www.pearsonschools.co.uk/ExploringScienceInternational

 

Written specifically for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE 9-1 in Science Single Award

Student Book with 3-year access to digital ActiveBook (eBook)

Developed for international students

Fully matched to the latest Pearson Edexcel specification

Designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination

Online Teacher Resource Pack also available, providing further planning, teaching and assessment support

Written by a highly experienced author team, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) Science Single Award Student Book provides comprehensive coverage of the latest Pearson Edexcel specification. The Student Book has been developed with progression, international relevance and support at its core. With differentiated exercises, exam practice, a glossary of key terminology and signposted transferable skills throughout, this resource will ensure the best possible learner outcomes. Also reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style. Three-year access to the eBook is included.

Maximum planning support and flexibility – with easy-to-use planning software, background information for every topic and detailed guidance on delivering the three-part lesson. Unique transition support – the only course published from Year 3 to year 9. Completely supports Assessment for Learning – with motivating self-assessment made fun through games-style software. Completely supports Assessment for learning – with motivating self-assessment made fun through games-style software. Builds ICT into every day teaching - with simulations, PowerPoint presentations, plus on-screen, interactive formative and summative assessment. Fully differentiated – Must know, could know and should know routes through the unit, plus the access route for pupils below level 4 help you teach wide ability classes using the same pupil materials.

We listened to what teachers liked about Exploring Science textbooks and made them even more accessible

ActiveTeach lets teachers swiftly find and display any page from the ActiveBook (a digital version of the Pupils’ Book) on a whiteboard to make lessons interactive and focus pupils’ attention. Links instantly to inspiring digital resources! Each page of the ActiveBook is linked to a host of engaging interactive resources that enhance teaching and learning, including a bank of clips from popular BBC science programmes!

We listened to what teachers liked about Exploring Science textbooks

and made them even more accessible for your pupils…

the most age-appropriate literacy level

‘Focus on’ pages to extend high-attainers

a wealth of artwork and photographs

a fresh, modern design to reflect the real-world science within

pages will contain fact, practical and timeline boxes with an How Science Works focus

FREE ActiveBook CD-ROM included with every Students’ Book gives your student even more support during individual and home study

  

We’ve integrated How Science Works throughout…

How to Evaluate!

each unit is built around a real-world theme

How Science Works pages at the beginning and end of each unit, plus features throughout to encourage scientific literacy

provides an issue for debate and discussion in each unit

covers science in the workplace, and in other cultures

provides the same, thorough coverage of content that teachers have come to value from Exploring Science

A rich and stimulating learning experience – Exploring Science: Working Scientifically Student Books are packed with fascinating real-world examples, photos and facts to encourage all students to connect what they’re learning to their world. Updated in 2026 to improve diversity, accessibility and relevance, Exploring Science helps every student see themselves as a scientist – building the skills to think scientifically, stay curious, and make sense of the world around them. ‘Working Scientifically’ is woven throughout, helping learners to think like scientists and develop the practical, mathematical and literacy skills to confidently tackle key concepts.