Life Processes, Ecology and Evolution - New Edition 2018
Author(s): Rachel Heeney and Peter Shepherd
Biology Year 12 (level 2 NCEA)
Revised and updated
A complete text and workbook package for Biology NCEA Level 2
The aim of Life Processes, Ecology and Evolution is to present material in a way that meets the needs of all students. This unique text- and workbook will help students understand the important principles of biology, learn how the scientific process works, and become confident to embrace the potential biology offers our society.
Each of the Achievement Standards are covered with an emphasis on gaining a solid understanding of the principles and processes involved. The book offers a great variety of activities from relevant contexts and, importantly for students, there is enough room for the answers!
Each topic is explored fully, and there are two NCEA-style exams per externally assessed standard. The internals are also covered with ideas and tips for unpacking the meaning of the standard, so students can gain success and enjoy learning about biology issues, investigations and diversity.
When students work through this book they will end up with a complete package of notes, definitions, worked examples and exam practice. It has been designed to be used at home, for homework or as a developing set of notes in class. The teacher can meld this into their classroom practice any way they choose.
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Rachel Heeney has had 25 years experience in teaching biology (and is still a full time Head of biology), and has met with many teachers throughout New Zealand to get a clear picture of the needs of the New Zealand biology students. She has been involved in many roles in biology education and here works with Professor Peter Shepherd to provide a cutting-edge approach to science with familiar NCEA-style and approachable language.
The original Life Processes, Ecology and Evolution, on which this book is based, won the Best Book or Series in Secondary Publishing award at the Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) Educational Publishing Awards in 2012. The judges commended the book as being one that would “inspire young science students.”
Chapter outline:
Prelims: How memory works and how to make the most of the book. Understanding stress, the nature of examinations and where biology can take you.
Chapter 1: Investigations. Learn how to carry out an investigation and read about New Zealand scientists and the investigations they are carrying out.
Chapter 2: Analysing the scientific information in the public domain. How is the science behind fructose covered in the media, what about the science behind transgenics, sports drinks and vaccinations.
Chapter 3: Diversity in life. Look at some animals and plants to see how life processes are carried out differently in different groups to enable success for all, depending on their way of life.
Chapter 4: Cell processes. What is a cell, what do they do and how do photosynthesis, respiration and the cell cycle work.
Chapter 5: Genetic variation and change. Look at population genetics, discover the ideas behind the iconic principle of natural selection and examine the processes during meiosis.
Chapter 6: Community patterns. Species seem to show up in patterns. Learn about how and why we see patterns in communities, from the rocky shore of Taipa to the succession of species in the post-glacial regions of Mt Cook.
Chapter 7: Gene expression. If we have the same genes all of our lives, why do we change, why do we age? Learn all about how genes are carrying the code for life.
Chapter 8: Microscope use and biological drawing. How and why do we use a microscope and are there rules to drawing diagrams? Yes, there are, so let’s learn them and develop some great skills.
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