Biology in Focus - Year 11

Biology in Focus Year 11 meets the complete requirements of the 2017 NSW NESA Stage 6 Biology syllabus in intent, content and sequence. The student book is written in accessible language and has clear, explanations throughout. The scenario-style questions at the end of each module allow students to review, analyse and evaluate content throughout. The text provides learning across all curriculum areas, as detailed in the syllabus and contains a dedicated chapter on how to approach and carry out the Depth Study at Year 11. 'Working Scientifically' processes are developed within each investigation, with supporting primary and secondary-sourced investigations, including modelling, are embedded within the content.

FEATURES

• Accessible language and clear explanation of concepts throughout.
• Scenario-style questions within each chapter to apply, analyse and evaluate content.
• Review quizzes at the end of each chapter to test students’ understanding.
• Learning across the curriculum areas, as detailed in the syllabus, embedded within the content.
• ‘Working Scientifically’ processes developed within each investigation.
• Includes both primary and secondary-sourced investigations, including modelling.
• Contains a dedicated chapter on how to approach and carry out the Depth Study at Years 11 and 12.

About the Author

Glenda Chidrawi has been involved in biology education for 25 years. With an honours degree in Molecular Biology, she has taught and lectured biology in both South Africa and Australia. Glenda has written for the AIS and NSW QTP Science Program and has had articles published in educational journals.