{"product_id":"jacaranda-core-science-nsw","title":"Jacaranda Core Science NSW","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacaranda Core Science for the NSW Syllabus has been created to bring Science to life. This resource is designed to help you master scientific concepts, develop essential skills and explore real-world applications of science, all while staying perfectly aligned with the NSW Curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eData Science content, Depth Study guidance and Working Scientifically processes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBuild key skills with Working Scientifically processes within the content, activities, questions and SkillBuilders. Plus dedicated Working Scientifically topics, including Depth Study guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4-in-1 resource: digital, textbook, eWorkbook and eLogbook\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEnjoy the flexibility of having your learning tools in multiple formats, including an eWorkbook for developing skills and an eLogbook for practical investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenAI personal tutor (jacTUTOR)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eReceive personalised guidance from jacTUTOR, which helps you navigate challenging concepts and provides instant support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout this resource vi\u003cbr\u003eMeet our author team xiv\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOCUS AREA OBSERVING THE UNIVERSE\u003cbr\u003e1 Investigating 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Overview 2\u003cbr\u003e1.2 What scientists do 4\u003cbr\u003e1.3 The science laboratory 12\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Making observations 22\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Reporting on investigations 36\u003cbr\u003e1.6 Designing investigations 44\u003cbr\u003e1.7 Review 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Our place in space 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Overview 62\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Our solar system 63\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Our local star 73\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Earth in motion 77\u003cbr\u003e2.5 The Moon in motion 83\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Lunar and solar eclipses 90\u003cbr\u003e2.7 Cultural Knowledges of astronomy 95\u003cbr\u003e2.8 Eyes on the skies 99\u003cbr\u003e2.9 Review 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOCUS AREA FORCES\u003cbr\u003e3 Forces in action 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Overview 114\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Direct and indirect forces 116\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Friction forces in everyday life 124\u003cbr\u003e3.4 Analysing forces 131\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Gravitational forces and weight 138\u003cbr\u003e3.6 Forces and objects in orbit 148\u003cbr\u003e3.7 Electrostatic forces 153\u003cbr\u003e3.8 Magnetic forces 161\u003cbr\u003e3.9 Electromagnets 170\u003cbr\u003e3.10 Review 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Forces in context 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Overview 186\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Simple machines 187\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Inclined forces 199\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Gearing up 209\u003cbr\u003e4.5 Review 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOCUS AREA CELLS AND CLASSIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e5 Cells 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Overview 226\u003cbr\u003e5.2 The cell theory 228\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Light microscopes 234\u003cbr\u003e5.4 Cell structure 246\u003cbr\u003e5.5 Single-celled organisms 257\u003cbr\u003e5.6 Specialised cells in multicellular organisms 264\u003cbr\u003e5.7 The arrangement of specialised cells 270\u003cbr\u003e5.8 Microscopic images 286\u003cbr\u003e5.9 Review 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Classification 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Overview 302\u003cbr\u003e6.2 Classification 304\u003cbr\u003e6.3 The binomial system of nomenclature 310\u003cbr\u003e6.4 Dichotomous keys 319\u003cbr\u003e6.5 Classifying animals 325\u003cbr\u003e6.6 Classifying vertebrates 334\u003cbr\u003e6.7 Classifying invertebrates 345\u003cbr\u003e6.8 Classifying plants 352\u003cbr\u003e6.9 Changing classifications 362\u003cbr\u003e6.10 Surviving in the Australian environment 366\u003cbr\u003e6.11 Classification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures 375\u003cbr\u003e6.12 Review 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOCUS AREA SOLUTIONS AND MIXTURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Properties of matter 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Overview 390\u003cbr\u003e7.2 States of matter 391\u003cbr\u003e7.3 The particle model 396\u003cbr\u003e7.4 Changing states 404\u003cbr\u003e7.5 Density 411\u003cbr\u003e7.6 Buoyancy 421\u003cbr\u003e7.7 Review 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parts 524\u003cbr\u003e9.11 Zooming in on leaves 530\u003cbr\u003e9.12 Review 535\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Ecosystems 539\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Overview 540\u003cbr\u003e10.2 A place to call home 541\u003cbr\u003e10.3 Field work 547\u003cbr\u003e10.4 Ecosystems are solar powered 554\u003cbr\u003e10.5 Food chains and food webs 559\u003cbr\u003e10.6 Ecological pyramids 566\u003cbr\u003e10.7 Cycling matter 570\u003cbr\u003e10.8 Changes in population 574\u003cbr\u003e10.9 At risk of extinction 580\u003cbr\u003e10.10 Review 589\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOCUS AREA PERIODIC TABLE AND ATOMIC STRUCTURE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Types of matter 593\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Overview 594\u003cbr\u003e11.2 Revisiting the particle theory 596\u003cbr\u003e11.3 Meet the elements 601\u003cbr\u003e11.4 Is it a metal? 606\u003cbr\u003e11.5 Properties and uses 609\u003cbr\u003e11.6 Atomic structure 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