Science 3 Chemistry
Purpose
SEP’s approved textbooks translated into English guarantee the subject’s complete coverage of the official program since the ruling in favor is reiterated.
Science 3 Chemistry,
covers the National Curricula and it is based on the number of instructional hours for this subject. The different illustrations, diagrams, photographs, maps, tables and graphs as well as the content in this book, support the student’s understanding of the subject according to SEP’s approved texts.
The constructivist methodology of the books, is based on the results on expected learning outcomes; the different activities, sections and support links included in this text, maintain the competency-based
approach.
Science 3 Chemistry,
helps students increase their language skills in the subject as it reinforces grammar and other English language skills. Motivating students to work confidently using and understanding the same basic concepts of the subject in both Spanish and English.
Student’s book structure
• The book is divided into 5 units, the first four develop the contents for the course and integrate a project at the end. The fifth unit, poses some projects for students to develop.
• In each lesson, students will find the following sections:
- What do you know? – an opening activity where, students will identify previous knowledge related to the topic.
- Four types of activities to develop:
– Experimental
– Reflection
– Research and,
– Integration Activities, (at the end of topics and units).
- Science and technology – where the studied content is compared to other areas of knowledge or everyday life situations.
- Environment -with important information to make students aware of the importance of taking care of their environment.
- Healthcare– with information and recommendations to take care of our bodies.
- Let’s save our world – important information on how to prevent chemical harm to the environment.
- Remember that– helps students to reinforce previous knowledge from other science courses.
- ICT– where students will be able to find audiovisual suggestions and online resources to complement their knowledge
- Glossary boxes– with brief definitions to clarify terms that are unfamiliar to students.
- Progressing in the project – where students will find useful information for a better planning of their project.
- Let’s learn more – at the end of each lesson, webpages, articles, videos or books are recommended in order to expand on the topic.
- What we learned about… – to close each topic, exercises to evaluate what was learned are presented.
