science education
A broad selection that caters for differentiated learning, with trusted and appropriately levelled content that’s supported by an array of engaging and comprehensive digital support and assessment tools.
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Accessible language and appropriately levelled content for differentiated learning provide access points for struggling students and enough depth to keep advanced students going.
Senior Science resources provide a spotlight on exam preparation to support teachers and students in the new external assessment landscape.
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Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective
Units 1–4 (Third edition)
The new Queensland Senior Biology syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
In an updated two-volume edition, Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Biology syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
Key features
- a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
- targeted support and resources for assessment (including exam preparation and practice)
- key subject matter presented using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements
- sequenced key subject matter in 2–8 page sections, to scaffold student learning and aid navigation
- appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section to support differentiation
- a stand-alone reference section (known as the Biology Toolkit)
- approaches to inquiry learning and critical thinking are clearly modelled
- a Practical Manual outlining suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus
- engaging and relevant digital resources via the obook assess platform, to support teachers and students.
Chemistry for Queensland
Units 1–4
The new Queensland Senior Chemistry syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
Our brand new two-volume series, Chemistry for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Chemistry syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
Key features
- a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
- targeted support and resources for assessment (including exam preparation and practice)
- key subject matter presented using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements
- sequenced key subject matter in 2–8 page sections, to scaffold student learning and aid navigation
- appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section to support differentiation
- a stand-alone reference section (known as the Chemistry Toolkit)
- approaches to inquiry learning and critical thinking are clearly modelled
- a Practical Manual outlining suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus
- engaging and relevant digital resources via the obook assess platform, to support teachers and students.
New Century Physics for Queensland
Units 1–4 (Third edition)
The new Queensland Senior Physics syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
In an updated two-volume edition, New Century Physics for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
You can trust our expert Queensland author and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Physics syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
Key features
- a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
- targeted support and resources for assessment (including exam preparation and practice)
- key subject matter presented using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements
- sequenced key subject matter in 2–8 page sections, to scaffold student learning and aid navigation
- appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section to support differentiation
- a stand-alone reference section (known as the Physics Toolkit)
- approaches to inquiry learning and critical thinking are clearly modelled
- a Practical Manual outlining suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus
- engaging and relevant digital resources via the obook assess platform, to support teachers and students.
Psychology for Queensland
Units 1–4
Psychology will be offered as a Senior Science subject in Queensland for the fist time. The new syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
Our brand new two-volume series, Psychology for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Psychology syllabus. We’ve got your covered.
Key features
- a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
- targeted support and resources for assessment (including exam preparation and practice)
- key subject matter presented using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements
- sequenced key subject matter in 2–8 page sections, to scaffold student learning and aid navigation
- appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section to support differentiation
- a stand-alone reference section (known as the Psychology Toolkit)
- approaches to inquiry learning and critical thinking are clearly modelled
- a Practical Manual outlining suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus
- engaging and relevant digital resources via the obook assess platform, to support teachers and students.
Oxford Insight Science
Stages 4 & 5 2E
Oxford Insight Science for NSW 2E provides a clear pathway to Stage 6 success across a range of thorough, accessible and engaging Student books, Skills and activity books and digital resources. The series provides a scaffolded approach to skill development in Stages 4 and 5 and offers unparalleled assessment support for students of all abilities.
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Key features:
- NSW-specific case studies to encourage the real world application of key concepts and skills.
- Check your learning questions to review student progress and provide opportunities for extension.
- a Working scientifically chapter teaches and clarifies key science skills throughout each Stage.
- Tasks and activities are skill focused and framed using NESA keywords, aligning the series with the new Senior Science syllabi.
- Skill builder questions are scaffolded to target key science skills from the syllabus.
- Innovative markbook functionality enables teachers to easily assess, track and report on student progress.
Chemistry for VCE
Units 1–4
VCE Study Design
Chemistry for VCE has been written specifically for the new VCE Chemistry Study Design 2023-2027. Forget irrelevant content, this brand new series provides more opportunities to apply and extend understanding of Key Knowledge and Skills.
Key features
- Streamlined to the Study Design
- Set your students on a pathway to assessment success and provide targeted support for every step along the way: Schools Assessed Coursework (SACs), practical work and exams.
- Targeted instructional videos, risk assessments and lab tech notes will provide the support you need to complete over 10 hours of practical work per unit as required by the new Study Design.
Biology for VCE
Units 1–4
Biology for VCE is a new series that provides everything you need for assessment success. The series includes Student books, Student workbooks and a suite of digital resources, assessment tools and exam preparation materials.
Key features
- a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
- targeted support and resources for assessment (including SAC and exam preparation and practice)
- key subject matter presented using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements and detailed scientific diagrams
- sequenced key subject matter in 2–8 page sections, to scaffold student learning and aid navigation
- a range of appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section support differentiation
- Groundwork questions assess prior knowledge and Challenge questions provide opportunities for extension
- a stand-alone Biology toolkit reference section explains the structure of the Study Design, supports the acquisition of key skills and provides practical tips for assessment success
- a Practical work section outlining suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus
- engaging and relevant digital resources via the obook assess platform, to support teachers and students.
Oxford Science
Years 7–10
Oxford Science Victorian Curriculum is a complete print and digital Science package that provides a scaffolded approach to Science Inquiry Skill development and application questions. Prepare your students for success in the Senior Sciences from day one of Year 7.
Key features
- Double-page spreads: one concept, one spread, one lesson
- Easy-to-navigate layouts
- Up-to-date, local case studies and statistics
- Science Inquiry Skills in Toolkit chapters and scaffolded throughout
- Questions and activities that scaffold capabilities, modelling cricital thinking and approaches to ethics
- Experiments at the back of each book
- 'Science as a Human Endeavour' spreads with skill application questions
- Enhanced digital support with the new Oxford Digital platform
Oxford Psychology
Units 1–4 (Third edition)
The third edition of Oxford Psychology has been fully revised to match the VCE Psychology 2016/2017–2021 Study Design.
It includes new and enhanced print and digital content as well as authoritative, accurate and up-to-date research in psychology.
Key features
- Chapter overviews that clearly explain what each chapter covers and what students need to understand
- Investigate boxes to help enrich and extend students’ knowledge
- Guidance for Area of Study research investigations and practical investigations
- Updated Workbook to help students develop key skills and consolidate learning
- Essential exam knowledge in each chapter that breaks down the key terms, key ideas and research methods students need to know for their final exams (Units 3 + 4 only)
- obook assess – Oxford’s premium digital teaching and learning solution which encompasses a suite of resources to provide comprehensive support for teachers and students, including planning and assessment materials
- Same peerless author team: Roger Edwards, Karen Marangio, Vicki Moore, Elizabeth Blaher-Lucas, Fiona Ganino-Day.
Oxford Science
Years 7–10
Oxford Science provides a complete science teaching and learning program with focus on clear and precise concept development across a range of print, digital and blended resources.
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Key features
- Clear, accessible language and 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
- '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
- Comprehensive chapter reviews
- Access to an unprecedented amount of engaging and relevant digital content via the obook assess platform.
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Oxford Science
Years 7–10
The award-winning Oxford Science series provides a complete science teaching and learning program with focus on clear and precise concept development across a range of print, digital and blended resources.
Key features
- Clear, accessible language and 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
- '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
- Comprehensive chapter reviews
- Access to an unprecedented amount of engaging and relevant digital content via the obook assess platform.
Amazing Science
Years 7–9
Written and designed with the wider spectrum of students in mind,
Amazing Science delivers a simple, highly engaging learning experience. Visually attractive in nature, Amazing Science introduces students to key scientific terms whilst relating them to their day-to-day lives.
Key features
- Magazine-style format, attractive to visual learners
- One spread = one concept, succinctly linked to the Australian Curriculum
- Written by experienced science educators and authors who understand the challenges of mixed-ability classrooms and are up-to-date with the latest research
- Supports the transition from Primary to Secondary learning
- ‘Ask a scientist’ feature boxes in every Student book introduce students to young and dynamic Australian scientists from CSIRO, universities and research agencies. These features explain how current research is furthering scientific knowledge. They are supported by video interviews and worksheets
- Access to an unprecedented amount of engaging and relevant digital content via the obook assess platform.
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