Spectrum Biology Class Book

Three class books covering Key Stage 3 biology, chemistry and physics as separate subjects; companion teacher file CD-ROMs containing lesson plans and resource sheets as printable pdfs

Andy Cooke (Author), Jean Martin (Author)

9780521549219, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 4 March 2004

176 pages
27.7 x 22 x 1.2 cm, 0.523 kg

Three class books covering Key Stage 3 biology, chemistry and physics as separate subjects; companion teacher file CD-ROMs containing lesson plans and resource sheets as printable pdfs This is just one of the resources available for Spectrum Separate Science. It introduces the key words and concepts that pupils need in a modern, fun and clear way. The Biology units of the QCA Scheme of Work are covered, along with part of Scientific Investigations, as advised by the Framework. Questions are included throughout each chapter to check understanding and to build thinking skills. The practical activities, discussions, starters and homework that you will need to build on this core content are contained on the Teacher CD-ROM. Support is provided by the extensive guidance notes in the teacher material.

Introduction
Contents
Unit 7A Cells: the body's building bricks
Unit 7B Reproduction
Unit 7C Environment and feeding relationships
Unit 7D Variation and classification
Unit 8A Food and digestion
Unit 8B Respiration
Unit 8C Microbes and disease
Unit 8D Ecological relationships
Unit 9A Inheritance and selection
Unit 9B Fitness and health
Unit 9C Plants and photosynthesis
Unit 9D Plants for food.

Subject Areas: Educational: Biology [YQSB], Educational: Sciences, general science [YQS]