Overview
Nelson QScience Biology Units 3 & 4 is written to support the development and application of key knowledge and skills for students studying senior science. The student book comprehensively covers the 2019 QCAA senior science syllabi and provides the framework for students to achieve success in one or more of the general science courses: biology, chemistry and physics. The consistent approach used in the text promotes familiarity for students, supporting practice and revision of the content learnt in class and in preparation for assessment and exams.
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Teacher Resources:
• Editable PowerPOints
• Fully worked solutions to all questions
• Teaching plan
• Lab tech notes
• Chapter PDFs
• ExamView® question bank
Student Resources:
• Worksheets
• End-of-chapter tests
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Unit 3: Biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life
Topic 1: Describing Biodiversity
Topic 2: Ecosystem Dynamics
Unit 4: Heredity and the continuity of life
Topic 1: DNA, genes and the continuity of life
Topic 2: Continuity of life on earth
Pam Borger is Project Coordinator, LEAP into Sciences, School of Applied and Biomedical Sciences, Federation University Australia.
The dot point approach fully covers the content, formula and mandatory practicals in the syllabi.
Breakout boxes provide springboards for investigating Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE), while reinforcing key terms and key formula.
Scaffolds at the end of each unit support the development of the key skills required to complete the mandatory assessment tasks.
Exam practice at the end of each chapter and unit develop exam skills and help students retain knowledge.