Science for Excellence Level 4: Biological Science

Summary:

Science for Excellence Biological Science Level 4 continues where Level 3 left off, opening up the exciting world of Biology in new and innovative ways.  Knowledge and understanding of core biological ideas and concepts is developed through authentic investigations while the everyday world you live in is brought to life with examples and real-life contexts. Level 4 books offer even greater opportunity for Scottish schools to enhance stunning core material with their own individual resources.

Science for Excellence

is the only new and complete resource with printed and interactive online support - giving teachers and students bespoke, quality content
matches all capacities of CfE, with activities mapped to Experiences and Outcomnes - enabling teachers to select content appropriate to students' needs
features dramatic colour illustrations and innovative activities - helping students to learn and practise with confidence

• Opens up the exciting world of Biology in new and innovative ways
• The only new and complete resource with printed and interactive online support - giving teachers and students bespoke, quality content
• Features dramatic colour illustrations and innovative activities - helping students to learn and practise with confidence
• Matches all capacities of CfE, with activities mapped to Experiences and Outcomes - enabling teachers to select content appropriate to students' needs

Table of Contents:
1. It all depends on ...
2. Plant growth and reproduction
3. Investigating aerobic respiration
4. Saving the planet
5. Finding a perfect balance
6. Behave!
7. Cell growth and repair
8. Biotechnology
9. Reproduction and animal life cycles
10. Inheritance
11. Biochemistry
Index
Curriculum for Excellence mapping grid

About the Author(s):
Nicky Souter is course leader in Biology at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department.
Paul Chambers is course leader in Physics at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department.
Stephen Jeffrey is Associate Lecturer in Chemistry at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department.
Pat Carney and Karen Parker teach at Trinity High in Renfrew.
Robert Rowney teaches at Cleveden Secondary School in Glasgow.

Contributors:
Series Editors: Nicky Souter, Paul Chambers, Stephen Jeffrey Contributors: Pat Carney, Karen Parker, Robert Rowney

Readership:
Students and teachers