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Intr oduction
Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to Stage 8 of Cambridge Lower Secondary Science. We hope this book will show you how

interesting and exciting science can be.

Science is everywhere. Everyone uses science every day. Can you think of examples of science that

you have seen or used today?

Have you ever wondered about any of these questions?

• How do bones and muscles make my body move?
• Where does my energy come from?

• What happens to a substance when it dissolves in water?

• How can we stop iron rusting?
• How does the smell of hot food travel faster than that of cold food?

• What makes a rainbow?
You will work like a scientist to find answers to these questions and more.

It is good to talk about science as you investigate and learn. You will share your ideas with

classmates to help them understand, and listen to them when you need reassurance. You will reflect
on what you did and how you did it, and ask yourself:

‘Would I do things differently next time?’

You will practise new skills and techniques, check your

progress, and challenge yourself to find out more.

You will make connections between the different

sciences, and how they link to maths, English and

other subjects.

We hope you enjoy thinking and working like

a scientist.

Mary Jones, Diane Fellowes-Freeman, Michael

Smyth

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