Author Description
The Oxford Student's Science Dictionary supports the curriculum and gives comprehensive coverage of the key scientific terminology that students in secondary school need for GCSE and beyond. The dictionary contains over 1000 scientific words and phrases in alphabetical order, with related words listed under each headword. There are feature panels on key topics such as electricity, classification, metals, and the periodic table, all fully supported by 2-colour diagrams and illustrations. Clear, accessible definitions and cross referencing give full clarity to complex scientific entries. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Student's Mathematics Dictionary. Free downloadable learning resources, activities, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a comprehensive reference tool designed to clarify and define key scientific terminology for secondary school students. Author Chris Prescott compiles over 1000 essential scientific terms to support curriculum requirements from GCSE level and beyond. The text utilizes a structured alphabetical format supplemented by thematic feature panels to ensure students can navigate complex scientific concepts with ease.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 1000 scientific words and phrases defined in alphabetical order
- Thematic feature panels covering electricity, classification, metals, and the periodic table
- Two-color diagrams and illustrations to support textual definitions
- Cross-referencing system to link related scientific concepts
Scope Limits
- Does not provide advanced research-level analysis or experimental procedures
- Limited to terminology relevant to secondary school curricula
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and students frequently identify this text as a reliable, foundational resource for classroom support and independent study. Experts highlight the clarity of the definitions and the utility of the visual aids in making complex scientific vocabulary accessible to younger learners.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
OUP
ISBN-10:
0192733583
ISBN-13:
9780192733580
Science
Dictionaries
Education
Dictionaries & Thesauruses
Secondary Education
Reference