Product Description

Physics of the Universe has been designed and written following the High School Three-Course Model for California. It will also suit NGSS-aligned states integrating Space Science with Physics. This phenomena-based title takes a three-dimensional approach to provide an engaging, relevant, and rigorous program of instruction. Departing from the more traditional approach of BIOZONE’s Non-Integrated Series, the Integrated Series offers a learning experience based on the 5 Es and anchored in student-relevant phenomena and problems.

Features and Benefits

• A phenomena-based approach employing the 5E instructional cycle, aligning with how students learn science.
• Set Instructional Sequences provide the book structure, enabling seamless navigation through the program.
• Full integration of the three dimensions of the CA NGSS enables students to deepen understanding of Disciplinary Core Ideas through their use of Science and Engineering Practices and application of Crosscutting Concepts.
• Activities provide multiple opportunities for students to use first-hand experience to explain phenomena and develop engineering solutions to solve relevant problems.
• Formative and summative assessments address all three dimensions.
• Proficiency in mathematics and computational thinking are strongly supported.
• The California Environmental Principles and Concepts are incorporated throughout.
• Understandings about the Nature of Science are supported through the Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts.
• Online learning supported through BIOZONE’s resource hub, featuring videos, spreadsheet models, weblinks, and 3D models. Online courses also available through BIOZONE Academy.

Authors’Comments

Welcome to a synopsis of BIOZONE’s integrated titles for the Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools (CA NGSS). The series been designed and written following the High School Three-Course Model for California but has relevance to the wider NGSS audience interested in an approach integrating Earth and Space Science with Life Science, Chemistry, or Physics. Each of these phenomena-based titles takes a three-dimensional approach to provide an engaging, relevant, and rigorous program of instruction.

About the Series

A number of States adopting NGSS, including California, are opting for a 3 course configuration that integrates the Earth & Space Sciences components into the three traditional sciences at high school: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. BIOZONE has already developed an NGSS series that encompasses this approach. Find out more about the whole series

Contents

• Forces and Motion
• Forces at a Distance
• Energy Conversion and Renewable Energy
• Nuclear Processes and Earth History
• Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
• Stars and the Origins of the Universe
• Basic skills for physics students

The Teacher Toolkit

BIOZONE’s Teacher Toolkit is a suite of resources specifically developed to help you plan and deliver an engaging NGSS program. Additional assessment tools are also provided allowing you to easily assess student understanding.

• Teachers Edition (PRINT)
• Teacher Access (BIOZONE WORLD)
• Presentation Media (PowerPoint Slides)
• Question Library (available for multiyear purchasers only)
• Test bank (available for multiyear purchasers only)
• Classroom Guide

Teacher ONLY Access

All the functions the student has plus: 

• Teacher has access to online model answers via display buttons.
• Teacher can assign activities as time-sensitive coursework to be submitted by students.
• Teacher can view, comment and grade student responses to questions.

Student Access

Digital replica that displays an interactive version of the book:

• Digital replica: students can view the book
• Students can enter answers online and submit them to their teacher.
• Digital resources are available  3D models, Presentation Slides, Curated videos, Weblinks

BIOZONE has developed two options for accessing digital replicas of our print book titles: eBook Personal Licences and BIOZONE WORLD access.

eBook Personal Licences

This solution best suits students who wish to have a simple eBook version of the print book that has limited interactivity. One-year licences are sold on an individual student basis only. These can be purchased immediately via our online store (shopping cart). See full details on eBooks here.

BIOZONE WORLD

BIOZONE WORLD consolidates all of our digital resources into one powerful platform. Available for institutional purchase only, a minimum purchase of 1 class set is required. Integrations to LMS and rostering services are available. Teachers have everything they need to successfully deliver an engaging science course with access to a digital replica of the student editions, model answers, presentation slides, classroom guides, and all resource hub materials. See full details on BIOZONE WORLD here.

Student Access

Digital replica that displays an interactive version of the book:

• Students can view the entire book (as it appears in the print version).
• Students can enter answers online and submit them to their teacher.
• Digital resources for each activity can be directly accessed: 3D models, Presentation Slides, Curated OER videos, Weblinks

Teacher ONLY Access

All the functions the student has plus:

• Teacher has access to online model answers via display buttons.
• Teacher can assign activities as time-sensitive coursework to be submitted by students.
• Teacher can view, comment and grade student responses to questions.