Senior Biology 1

Product Description

This student workbook and its companion title Senior Biology 2 are suitable for any general biology program and particularly suitable for Honors Biology. An excellent resource for classroom activities, homework, extension and exam revision. Workbook Structure Senior Biology 1 takes a contextual approach to the content delivery, presenting core principles within appropriate, real-world contexts. Biological stories preface many content sections, providing valuable opportunities to focus on comprehension and synthesis of ideas. Students are encouraged to apply their understanding of core principles to new scenarios. The workbook’s emphasis throughout is on inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving. Content covers: data handling and analysis, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cellular energetics, chromosomes, heredity and molecular genetics, nucleic acid technology, evolution.

Product Features

• Write-On ActivitiesA wide variety of over 240 engaging activities facilitate effective differential instruction. Introduce, consolidate, extend, and test using the same workbook.
• Concept MapsConcept maps introduce each of four main divisions of the workbook, integrating content across chapters to encourage linking of ideas and application of prior knowledge to new understandings.
• End of chapter literacy activitiesStudent understanding of terms related to essential knowledge is consolidated through a variety of literacy activities. They present a perfect synoptic self-test for students.
• WeblinksThese support activities where relevant and appropriate to extend learning beyond the workbook and to assist students in visualizing complex processes.
• Diagrams, illustrations and photographsClear, uncomplicated diagrams, illustrations, and photographs support and reinforce the text.
• Links and supportBIOZONE’s unique tab system identifies connections to related activities elsewhere in the workbook and provides web-based support and recommended reading to consolidate and extend learning.
• Learning Objectives and Key ConceptsEach chapter is prefaced by a one-page synopsis of learning objectives and key terms, providing students with concise summary of performance expectations for each chapter. The key concepts for the chapter are summarized in an itemized list, providing a focus for the essential knowledge requirements of learners.
• Practical Skills and Mathematical RequirementsThese components of the program are addressed in two complementary ways. Activities involving data handling and interpretation are integrated throughout the workbook, providing real-world scenarios in context. A comprehensive introductory chapter supports these, covering basic planning, computational, and graphing skills to be used in skill development and consolidation, and as a reference.

Contents

• Skills in Biology
• The Chemistry of Life
• Cell Structure
• Processes in Cells
• Cellular Energetics
• Chromosomes and Meiosis
• Heredity
• Modular Genetics
• Mutation
• Nucleic Acid Technology
• The Origin and Evolution of Life
• Speciation
• Patterns of Evolution

The Teacher Toolkit

BIOZONE’s Teacher Toolkit is a suite of resources specifically developed to help you plan and deliver an engaging Senior Biology program.

• Model Answers (Print)

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

eBook Versions

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

Differentiated Instruction & Accessibility

ELL support using ReadSpeaker:

• Read Aloud
• Translation for 21 languages

Glossaries: English & Spanish

NIMAS Conversions

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.