Category: Science
Collins Science Expert – Chemistry 8
Collins Science Expert (Second Edition) series is thoughtfully designed to align with the vision of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023. The series supports the natural progression from Environmental Studies (EVS) in Classes 1–2 to General Science in Classes 3–5 and into subject-specific learning (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) from Classes 6–8.
Collins Science Expert (Second Edition) series is thoughtfully designed to align with the vision of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023. The series supports the natural progression from Environmental Studies (EVS) in Classes 1–2 to General Science in Classes 3–5 and into subject-specific learning (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) from Classes 6–8.
ISBN
9789354896415
Format
Paperback
First Edition
2023
Latest Edition
2026
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- ClassClass 8
- LevelMiddle
- Engaging illustrations, Concept Map and well- labeled diagrams help learners understand concepts visually.
- Activities such as Talk Time encourage discussions and verbal interactions to reinforce learning.
- Hands-on activities, experiments, and Do It Yourself tasks allow learners to learn by doing.
- Craft-based activities such as My Eco Craft and Happy Accidents and STEAM Worksheets involve touch and manipulation of materials.
- Questions such as Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Application-based, Assertion and reasoning, Case studies, Arrange in sequence, and Imagine and write develop recall, comprehension, analysis, evaluation and creativity.
- Talk Time, My Environment, My Responsibility!, and Reflection Tasks nurture values, ethics and self-awareness.
- Do It Yourself, My Eco Craft, Happy Accidents and STEAM Worksheets promote hands-on learning and physical skill-building.
- Coursebooks 1 to 8
- Teacher’s Resource Books 1 to 8
- Collins DigiSuite for Teachers and Students
- Multimedia eBooks offer interactive learning with videos, animations, presentations, and audio for better concept comprehension and retention.
- The audio feature offers a flexible learning experience by allowing students to listen to chapters. It also helps auditory learners and those with reading difficulties comprehend course material easily.
- Interactive slideshows combine engaging visuals and concise text to help students better grasp concepts.
- Interactivities engage students through quizzes, games, and more. Active participation leads to better retention of the concepts covered.
- Animations simplify complex concepts with clear audio and engaging visuals, making it easy for students to understand.
- Lesson plans offer comprehensive guidance for teachers, including pre-, post-, and while-reading activities, teaching strategies, and learning objectives.
- Additional worksheets are provided for practice and reinforcements.
- The question paper generator enables educators to create, organize and assess students’ understanding with a question bank based on Bloom’s taxonomy.
BIOLOGY
Late Meenakshi Atal, former Vice Principal of The Heritage School, Kolkata, was an eminent educationist and teacher trainer with over four decades of experience.
Manjuli Mukherjee, a Biology teacher at St. James’ School, Kolkata, has more than three decades of experience at the CISCE level. She tries to bring together the elements of everyday life and environment for making her classes interactive.
CHEMISTRY
Lipika Dutta, a senior Chemistry teacher at St. Agnes’ Loreto Day School, Lucknow, has over three decades of experience at the CISCE level. Using interesting teaching methods, she makes her classes engaging for her students.
PHYSICS
Versha Jayaswal, Physics teacher at St. Agnes’ Loreto Day School, Lucknow, has several years of teaching experience at the CISCE and ISC levels. She endeavours to make Physics easier for her students through innovative teaching methods and demonstrations.