Textbook Features Unit Opener - Uses a relatable context to introduce the topic and looks at how science is a part of our daily lives. The unit opener uses relatable daily life examples to begin the unit, with attractive and engaging photographs. Questions linked to the topic are posed to stimulate curiosity and interest.

Let’s Find Out - Frames learning through key inquiry questions. Provides a list of questions for teachers and students to check learning progress. Section Heading - Introduces new sections in the form of questions to develop students thinking skills. Section headings are presented as questions to build inquiry skills and engagement with the topic. Flashback - Builds 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication, through interactive and investigative activities. Consists of guided questions or activities to help develop critical thinking skills. In the process, collaboration and communication skills are nurtured through active discussions. Quick Check - Helps pupils recall prior knowledge in order to build connections between concepts. Provides prompts to help students create a link to previous concepts. Language Connect - Tests students understanding of key concepts, allowing for formative assessment. Questions within the unit provide opportunities for students to test their understanding of concepts. Research - Encourages students to express their understanding of concepts using language skills. Interesting language related activities such as writing short stories, rhymes and synonyms, and storytelling provide opportunities to express science concepts through language in a fun way. Creative Science - Allows students to build researching skills by investigating interesting topics. Questions that promote curiosity, encourage independent learning and discover fun facts are included.  

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