
Activate Biology Student Book
Jo Locke(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 1. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-0-19-830715-0 (ISBN)
Description
Activate is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for the 2014 curriculum, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success.
This student book will spark students' curiosity in biology, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications.
This biology book has three biology units (B1, B2, and B3) with working scientifically integrated throughout. This new area of the curriculum also has its own introductory chapter and activities, so you can be sure students receive maximum support. Use B1 and B2 to cover the Programme of Study in two years. Use B3 for a contextual consolidation and extension of content.
This student book will spark students' curiosity in biology, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications.
This biology book has three biology units (B1, B2, and B3) with working scientifically integrated throughout. This new area of the curriculum also has its own introductory chapter and activities, so you can be sure students receive maximum support. Use B1 and B2 to cover the Programme of Study in two years. Use B3 for a contextual consolidation and extension of content.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
Colour
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
509 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-830715-0 (9780198307150)
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Persons
Jo Locke has 11 years experience teaching secondary science,working on KS3 through to A-level and with experience as a Head of Science. She is an experienced examiner, and has previously examined for International Baccalaureate and Edexcel A-levels. Jo is an author, and has written material for GCSE, BTEC, Entry Level Certificate and A-levels. Jo has an honours degree in Biology and a PGCE from the University of Bath. Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt has a PhD in school
assessment, and a real passion forscience teaching and learning. Having worked as a science teacher for ten years, of which five were spent as an AST, Andy has a real understanding of the pressures and
joys of teaching in the classroom. Alongside his national and international research in school assessment, Andy is a teaching fellow on the PGCE course at the University of Sussex, and is a successful published assessment author.
assessment, and a real passion forscience teaching and learning. Having worked as a science teacher for ten years, of which five were spent as an AST, Andy has a real understanding of the pressures and
joys of teaching in the classroom. Alongside his national and international research in school assessment, Andy is a teaching fellow on the PGCE course at the University of Sussex, and is a successful published assessment author.
Content
Working Scientifically Unit 1
Working Scientifically Unit 2
Working Scientifically Unit 3
Biology 1
Chapter 1: Cells
Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems
Chapter 3: Reproduction
Biology 2
Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle
Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes
Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance
Biology 3
Chapter 1: New technology
Chapter 2: Turning points in biology
Chapter 3: Detection
Glossary
Index
Working Scientifically Unit 2
Working Scientifically Unit 3
Biology 1
Chapter 1: Cells
Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems
Chapter 3: Reproduction
Biology 2
Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle
Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes
Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance
Biology 3
Chapter 1: New technology
Chapter 2: Turning points in biology
Chapter 3: Detection
Glossary
Index