Observatory

1- The human organism and the organization of matter
2- The human organism and the power of energy
3- The human organism and the behaviour of fluids
4- The human organism and the perception of light and sound
5- The human organism and the perpetuation of life
6- The human organism and the importance of nutrition
7- The human organism and the external world
8- The human organism and biotechnology
9- The human organism and the dimensions of space
10- The human organism and the origins of life
11- The human organism and the development of technology
12- The human organism and technology in action

Overview of the LES
LES
   1 - A legal investigation
   2 - For better and for taste
   3 - Custom-made chairs
   4 - When the temperature rises
   5 - Organ donation
   6 - A magic box
   7 - Travelling through time
   8 - A well-planned model
   9 - Tanning salons
   10 - Expedition to the Far North
   11 - Take a deep breath
   12 - Light years away
   13 - Addiction, the price to pay
   14 - Driving safely
   15 - Antioxidants at work
   16 - An artificial limb
   17 - It's more than a common sense
   18 - Biotechnology: for or against
ES
   ES1
   ES2
   ES3
Procedures and templates
Methods
CCC evaluation grids

Overview of the LES
LES
   1 - A legal investigation
   2 - For better and for taste
   3 - Custom-made chairs
   4 - Testing your metal!
   5 - Blood, the gift of life
   6 - A magic box
   7 - Going round in circuits
   8 - A well-planned model
   9 - Speak louder, please
   10 - Expedition to the Far North
   11 - Take a deep breath
   12 - The best ride
   13 - Addiction, the price to pay
   14 - Driving safely
   15 - Antioxidants at work
   16 - An artificial limb
   17 - It's more than a common sense
   18 - Biotechnology?
ES
Procedures and templates
Methods
SSC evaluation grids
CCC evaluation grids
Concept review handouts

Science labs
Tech labs
Concept review handouts

Description of labs (.pdf)
Description of labs (.doc)
Notes to teachers (.pdf)
Notes to teachers (.doc)

1. Solution or colloid? (.pdf)
1. Solution or colloid? (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

2. Preparing a solution by dissolution (.pdf)
2. Preparing a solution by dissolution (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

3. The effect of concentration on the colour of a solution (.pdf)
3. The effect of concentration on the colour of a solution (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

4. Preparing a solution by dilution (.pdf)
4. Preparing a solution by dilution (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

5. The effect of dilution on the colour of a solution (.pdf)
5. The effect of dilution on the colour of a solution (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

6. Measuring solubility (.pdf)
6. Measuring solubility (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

7. The effect of temperature on the solubility of certain solids (.pdf)
7. The effect of temperature on the solubility of certain solids (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

8. Measuring the melting point (.pdf)
8. Measuring the melting point (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

9. Measuring boiling point (.pdf)
9. Measuring boiling point (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

10. Measuring the density of a gas (.pdf)
10. Measuring the density of a gas (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

11. Measuring the density of a liquid (.pdf)
11. Measuring the density of a liquid (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

12. Measuring the density of a solid (.pdf)
12. Measuring the density of a solid (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

13. Separating a mixture by distillation (.pdf)
13. Separating a mixture by distillation (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

14. Determining acidity, alkalinity and neutrality (.pdf)
14. Determining acidity, alkalinity and neutrality (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

15. Identifying unknown substances (.pdf)
15. Identifying unknown substances (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

16. The effect of substance quantity on the absorption of thermal energy (.pdf)
16. The effect of substance quantity on the absorption of thermal energy (.doc)
(chapter 1 of Student book)

17. Mechanical energy of an object in free fall (.pdf)
17. Mechanical energy of an object in free fall (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

18. Temperature variation during a change of state (.pdf)
18. Temperature variation during a change of state (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

19. The amount of energy involved during dissolution (.pdf)
19. The amount of energy involved during dissolution (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

20. The synthesis of water (.pdf)
20. The synthesis of water (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

21. The electrolysis of water (.pdf)
21. The electrolysis of water (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

22. The oxidation of copper (.pdf)
22. The oxidation of copper (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

23. Precipitation (.pdf)
23. Precipitation (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

24. Physical change or chemical change ? (.pdf)
24. Physical change or chemical change ? (.doc)
(chapter 2 of Student book)

25. The effect of force and surface area on pressure (.pdf)
25. The effect of force and surface area on pressure (.doc)
(chapter 3 of Student book)

26. Liquid pressure (.pdf)
26. Liquid pressure (.doc)
(chapter 3 of Student book)

27. Gas pressure (.pdf)
27. Gas pressure (.doc)
(chapter 3 of Student book)

28. Measuring blood pressure (.pdf)
28. Measuring blood pressure (.doc)
(chapter 3 of Student book)

29. The characteristics of waves (.pdf)
29. The characteristics of waves (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

30. Modifying wave amplitude (.pdf)
30. Modifying wave amplitude (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

31. The colours of light (.pdf)
31. The colours of light (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

32. The effect of distance on sound intensity (.pdf)
32. The effect of distance on sound intensity (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

33. Forming images with a plane mirror (.pdf)
33. Forming images with a plane mirror (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

34. Locating the focal point of a lens (.pdf)
34. Locating the focal point of a lens (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

35. Forming images with a converging lens (.pdf)
35. Forming images with a converging lens (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

36. Forming images with a diverging lens (.pdf)
36. Forming images with a diverging lens (.doc)
(chapter 4 of Student book)

37. Locating DNA (.pdf)
37. Locating DNA (.doc)
(chapter 5 of Student book)

38. Extracting DNA (.pdf)
38. Extracting DNA (.doc)
(chapter 5 of Student book)

39. The phases of mitosis (.pdf)
39. The phases of mitosis (.doc)
(chapter 5 of Student book)

40. Observing ovarian follicles (.pdf)
40. Observing ovarian follicles (.doc)
(chapter 5 of Student book)

41. Detecting simple and complex carbohydrates (.pdf)
41. Detecting simple and complex carbohydrates (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

42. Detecting starch (.pdf)
42. Detecting starch (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

43. Detecting fats (.pdf)
43. Detecting fats (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

44. Detecting proteins (.pdf)
44. Detecting proteins (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

45. Detecting vitamin C (.pdf)
45. Detecting vitamin C (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

46. Detecting chloride (.pdf)
46. Detecting chloride (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

47. Detecting calcium (.pdf)
47. Detecting calcium (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

48. Detecting nutrients in foods (.pdf)
48. Detecting nutrients in foods (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

49. Do all carbohydrates have the same sweet taste? (.pdf)
49. Do all carbohydrates have the same sweet taste? (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

50. Observing a mechanical change and a chemical change (.pdf)
50. Observing a mechanical change and a chemical change (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

51. Nutrient absorption (.pdf)
51. Nutrient absorption (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

52. The role of bile in digestion (.pdf)
52. The role of bile in digestion (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

53. Oxygen content in the air (.pdf)
53. Oxygen content in the air (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

54. Determining vital lung capacity (.pdf)
54. Determining vital lung capacity (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

55. The effect of physical effort on respiratory rhythm (.pdf)
55. The effect of physical effort on respiratory rhythm (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

56. Observing the elements found in blood (.pdf)
56. Observing the elements found in blood (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

57. Determining blood type (.pdf)
57. Determining blood type (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

58. Blood circulation in a goldfish's tail (.pdf)
58. Blood circulation in a goldfish's tail (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

59. Dissecting a pig's heart (.pdf)
59. Dissecting a pig's heart (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

60. Dissecting a kidney (.pdf)
60. Dissecting a kidney (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

61. The composition of urine (.pdf)
61. The composition of urine (.doc)
(chapter 6 of Student book)

62. Dissecting a sheep's brain (.pdf)
62. Dissecting a sheep's brain (.doc)
(chapter 7 of Student book)

63. Reflexes (.pdf)
63. Reflexes (.doc)
(chapter 7 of Student book)

64. Dissecting the eye of a mammal (.pdf)
64. Dissecting the eye of a mammal (.doc)
(chapter 7 of Student book)

65. Adjusting the eye to light (.pdf)
65. Adjusting the eye to light (.doc)
(chapter 7 of Student book)

66. Sensory receptors of the skin (.pdf)
66. Sensory receptors of the skin (.doc)
(chapter 7 of Student book)

67. The relationship between smell and taste (.pdf)
67. The relationship between smell and taste (.doc)
(chapter 7 of Student book)

68. Studying a fresh calf bone (.pdf)
68. Studying a fresh calf bone (.doc)
(chapter 7 of Student book)

69. Studying baker's yeast (.pdf)
69. Studying baker's yeast (.doc)
(chapter 8 of Student book)

70. The gas produced from baker's yeast (.pdf)
70. The gas produced from baker's yeast (.doc)
(chapter 8 of Student book)

71. Carbohydrates to use in culturing baker's yeast (.pdf)
71. Carbohydrates to use in culturing baker's yeast (.doc)
(chapter 8 of Student book)

72. The effect of pasteurization on baker's yeast (.pdf)
72. The effect of pasteurization on baker's yeast (.doc)
(chapter 8 of Student book)

Description of labs (.pdf)
Notes to teachers (.pdf)

1. Geometric lines (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

2. Projections (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

3. Computer-aided drawing (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

4. Multiview projections (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

5. Exploded view drawings (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

6. Determining scale (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

7. Dimensioning (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

8. Cross sections (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

9. Design plan and technical diagram of a paper punch (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

10. Design plan and technical diagram of a manual eggbeater (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

11. How forces affect the deformation of four metals (.pdf)
(chapter 11 of Student book)

12. Hardness of metals (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

13. Hardness of wood and modified wood (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

14. Recyclable plastics (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

15. Guiding function (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

16. Types of links (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

17. Complex mechanical functions (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

18. Speed change (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

19. Electrical conductivity (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

20. Designing and constructing the "fox and geese" game (.pdf)
(chapter 12 of Student book)

1. Matter and the particle model (.pdf)

2. Mixtures (.pdf)

3. Properties of solutions (.pdf)

4. Separation of mixtures (.pdf)

5. Pure substances, compounds and elements (.pdf)

6. Characteristic properties (.pdf)

7. Energy and its forms (.pdf)

8. Physical changes (.pdf)

9. Chemical changes (.pdf)

10. Fluids (.pdf)

11. Pressure (.pdf)

12. The pressure of fluids (.pdf)

13. The characteristics of waves (.pdf)

14. Waves and the electromagnetic spectrum (.pdf)

15. Sound waves and the decibel scale (.pdf)

16. Light waves and reflection (.pdf)

17. Refraction and lenses (.pdf)

18. Cells (.pdf)

19. DNA and genetic diversity (.pdf)

20. Cell division (.pdf)

21. Cellular specialization (.pdf)

22. Stages of development and puberty (.pdf)

23. The female reproductive system (.pdf)

24. The male reproductive system (.pdf)

25. Food and nutrients (.pdf)

26. The digestive system (.pdf)

27. The functions of the digestive system (.pdf)

28. The respiratory system (.pdf)

29. Respiration (.pdf)

30. Blood and blood types (.pdf)

31. The cardiovascular system (.pdf)

32. The lymphatic system (.pdf)

33. Excretion (.pdf)

34. Neurons and the nervous system (.pdf)

35. The peripheral nervous system (.pdf)

36. The central nervous system (.pdf)

37. The sense organs: The eyes and the ears (.pdf)

38.The sense organs: The skin, the nose and the tongue (.pdf)

39. The musculoskeletal system (.pdf)

40. Traditional and modern biotechnology (.pdf)

41. Cell cultures (.pdf)

42. Genetic transformation (.pdf)

43. Food-processing applications (.pdf)

44. Medical applications (.pdf)

45. Observations of space and astronomical measurements (.pdf)

46. Situating earth in the universe (.pdf)

47. The origins of life (.pdf)

48. The history of life on earth (.pdf)

49. The origins of our species (.pdf)

50. Fossils (.pdf)

51. Drafting (.pdf)

52. Projections (.pdf)

53. Blueprints (.pdf)

54. Diagrams (.pdf)

55. Materials: Constraints and mechanical properties (.pdf)

56. Wood and treated wood (.pdf)

57. Metals and alloys (.pdf)

58. Basic mechanical functions (.pdf)

59. Complex mechanical functions (.pdf)

60. Materials: plastics (.pdf)

61. Speed changes (.pdf)

62. Electrical function (.pdf)

63. Construction process (.pdf)