Oxford University Press
CXC Study Guide: Integrated Science for CSEC®
Lawrie Ryan, Denise Hernandez, Bermadee McKenzie-Briscoe, Marsha Russell, Victor Joseph
Education & Teaching
CXC Study Guide: Integrated Science for CSEC®
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Developed exclusively with the Caribbean Examinations Council, this Study Guide will provide you with the support to maximise your performance in CSEC Integrated Science. Written by a team of experts in the syllabus and the examination, this Study Guide covers all the essential information in an easy-to-use double page spread format. Each topic begins with key learning outcomes and contains a range of features to enhance your study of the subject.

Language
English
ISBN
9780198413851
Front Cover
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Section A The organism and its environment
1 Matter
1.1 States of matter
1.2 Cell structure
1.3 Diffusion and osmosis
1.4 Active transport
2 Reproduction and growth
2.1 Reproduction
2.2 Sexual reproduction
2.3 Menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth
2.4 Birth control methods
2.5 Pre- and post-natal care
2.6 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
2.7 Growth in plants, humans and population
3 Food and nutrition
3.1 Photochemical reactions
3.2 Crop production
3.3 Food chains and food webs
3.4 Food groups and nutrition
3.5 The importance of a balanced diet
3.6 Digestion
3.7 Microorganisms and food preservation
3.8 Teeth and digestion
4 Transport systems
4.1 Transport systems inplants
4.2 The human circulatory system
4.3 Blood groups
4.4 Immunity
4.5 High blood pressure and its effects
4.6 Drugs
4.7 Skeleton, joints and muscles
5 Respiration and air pollution
5.1 Respiratory surfaces
5.2 Breathing and gaseous exchange
5.3 Respiration
5.4 Air pollution
5.5 Effects of smoke
6 Excretion
6.1 Excretion in humans
6.2 Excretion in plants
7 Sense organs and coordination
7.1 The eye
7.2 Light and colour
7.3 The ear
7.4 The nervous system
7.5 The endocrine system
8 Health and sanitation
8.1 Keeping clean
8.2 Pests and parasites
Practice exam questions
Section B The home and workplace
9 Temperature control and ventilation
9.1 How is energy transferred?
9.2 How is energy transferred in fluids?
9.3 Thermostats and thermometers
9.4 Evaporation and cooling
9.5 Humidity and ventilation
10 Conservation of energy
10.1 Energy
10.2 Energy on the move and momentum
11 Electricity and lighting
11.1 Electricity
11.2 Fuses and cables(flexes)
11.3 Energy consumption
11.4 Efficient lighting
11.5 Be prepared in an emergency
11.6 Safety first
12 Machines and movement
12.1 Simple machines
12.2 Using machines
13 Metals and non-metals
13.1 Metals and non-metals
13.2 Reactions of metals
13.3 Alloys at work
13.4 Taking care of iron orsteel
14 Acids, bases and mixtures
14.1 Household chemicals
14.2 Solutions, suspensions and colloids
14.3 Hard and soft water
14.4 Household cleaning products
Practice exam questions
Section C Earth’s place in the Universe
15 The Universe and our Solar System
15.1 Our place in the Universe
15.2 The Solar System
15.3 The Earth, Moon and Sun
16 The terrestrial environment
16.1 Soils
16.2 The importance of soil
16.3 Natural cycles
16.4 Air masses
16.5 Air in motion
16.6 Tides and tidal waves
16.7 Volcanoes and earthquakes
17 Water and the aquatic environment
17.1 Water and life
17.2 Purifying water fordrinking
17.3 Flotation
17.4 Water pollution
17.5 Fishing
17.6 Navigation and safety on the water
18 Fossil fuels and alternative sources of energy
18.1 Fossil fuels
18.2 Alternative sources of energy
18.3 Solar energy
19 Forces
19.1 Principles of forces
19.2 Gravity and stability
19.3 Turning forces
19.4 Circular motion and satellites
Practice exam questions
Index
Acknowledgements
Back Cover
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