Science Essentials - McGraw-Hill Books

ScienceBC Science 8–10Grade 8 Author Team: Lionel Sandner, Edvantage Press;Jim Milross, Grade 9 and 10 Author Team: Lionel Sandner, Edvantage Press;Glen Fatkin, North Surrey Secondary School, Surrey, BC; DonaldLacy, Stelly's Secondary School, Saanichton, BC; James Milross,Fraser Heights Secondary School, Surrey, BC; Karen Naso, DavidA brand new British Columbia Science 8-10 program tosupport the new Science 8-10 IRP. BC Science 8 providescurrent, relevant, and rigorous content that stressesscience process skill development, mastery of knowledgeoutcomes, and the connections between science,technology, society, and the environment. Developedby McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Edvantage Press, and a team ofexperienced reviewers, consultants, and advisory panelmembers.Student Workbook These softcover workbooks reinforce student learningand science literacy while also offering modifiedactivities, enrichment and extension, additionalvocabulary practice, further practice of science processskills, support for reading comprehension, and additionalopportunities for assessment and evaluation. Specifically developed to further support the needs ofESL students and struggling readers.Teacher’s ResourceTeacher Support MaterialTeacher Resources are designed for both the beginning andexperienced Science teacherTeacher’s ResourceStudent WorkbookComputerizedAssessment BankCD-ROM The Teacher’s Resource packages offer planning ideas,teaching strategies, troubleshooting hints, classroommanagement tips, science background for the nonspecialistteacher, advice on how to handle commonmisconceptions, ideas on cross-curricular integration, andextensive support for assessment and evaluation. Complete answers for all questions are provided.Strategies for addressing diverse student needs areoutlined, along with support for struggling readers.CD-ROMs contain all the content of the print Teacher’sResource, plus chapter-specific blackline mastersdesigned to reinforce or extend student learning, as wellas chapter quizzes and unit tests.All BLMs, checklists, and rubrics are in both modifiableWord® versions as well as in Portable Document FormatBC Science 8-10 Program Features Written specifically to the new British Columbia IRPComprehensive Professional Development support toassist in implementation of the new Science curriculum Current and relevant science content designed toengage a diverse range of learners British Columbia content featuring photographs,references, and researchers A variety of motivating hands-on activities Student-friendly features throughout the text,supporting Multiple Intelligences and students’ differentlearning styles, including Foldables—a proven studytool providing hands-on/minds on opportunities forstudents to organize their learningHigh-interest special features, including interdisciplinaryconnections and National Geographic “VisualizingScience,” extend the learning in the text and openstudents’ eyes to the wonders of Science(PDF) versions.Computerized Assessment BankQuestions include True/False, Correction, Matching,Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Problem Solving,Application, and Critical Thinking. Uses ExamView® Pro software.All grades include: Online Student Home Version e-book Online Student Workbook Online interactive student study quizzes and activities Interactive animations, simulations, video clips, and moreAccess to art from student textAdditional worksheetsPowerPoints for use in classroomwww.bcscience8.cawww.bcscience9.cawww.bcscience10.ca182