Zoology

Designed to help pupils aged 8-13 learn about the science of zoology, this text outlines complete, hands-on science projects. All experiments are designed to conform to conventional science fair methodology. Each chapter is categorized by topic and contains an introduction explaining its background and application, providing teachers and pupils with ideas and instruction. Topics covered include genetics and heredity, cell division and differentiation, learning and memory, animal behaviour, evolution theory, immune response and behaviour, biological clocks and communications. The experiments can be performed in the classroom or assigned to pupils for independent study, and each offers suggestions that challenge the pupil to think more widely about the subject.