Publisher Description

Activate is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for the 2014 curriculum, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This student book will spark students' curiosity in biology, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications. This biology book has three biology units (B1, B2, and B3) with workingscientifically integrated throughout. This new area of the curriculum also has its own introductory chapter and activities, so you can be sure students receive maximum support. Use B1 and B2 to coverthe Programme of Study in two years. Use B3 for a contextual consolidation and extension of content.

Author Biography

Jo Locke has 11 years experience teaching secondary science,working on KS3 through to A-level and with experience as a Head of Science. She is an experienced examiner, and has previously examined for International Baccalaureate and Edexcel A-levels. Jo is an author, and has written material for GCSE, BTEC, Entry Level Certificate and A-levels. Jo has an honours degree in Biology and a PGCE from the University of Bath. Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt has a PhD in schoolassessment, and a real passion forscience teaching and learning. Having worked as a science teacher for ten years, of which five were spent as an AST, Andy has a real understanding of the pressures andjoys of teaching in the classroom. Alongside his national and international research in school assessment, Andy is a teaching fellow on the PGCE course at the University of Sussex, and is a successful published assessment author.

Table of Contents

Working Scientifically Unit 1Working Scientifically Unit 2Working Scientifically Unit 3Biology 1Chapter 1: CellsChapter 2: Structure and function of body systemsChapter 3: ReproductionBiology 2Chapter 1: Health and lifestyleChapter 2: Ecosystem processesChapter 3: Adaptation and inheritanceBiology 3Chapter 1: New technologyChapter 2: Turning points in biologyChapter 3: DetectionGlossaryIndex

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Grow a love for Biology with this KS3 Activate Biology Student Book

Long Description

Activate is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for the 2014 curriculum, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This student book will spark students' curiosity in biology, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications.This biology book has three biology units (B1, B2, and B3) with working scientifically integrated throughout. This new area of the curriculum also has its own introductory chapter and activities, so you can be sure students receive maximum support. Use B1 and B2 to cover the Programme of Study in two years. Use B3 for a contextual consolidation and extension of content.

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Ignite a love for science with Activate KS3 Science

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Written by an experienced author and teacher, and reviewed by our expert Assessment Editor Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt
Comprehensive coverage of the 2014 Programme of Study, with Working Scientifically fully integrated
Carefully designed and differentiated questions that accurately assess learning outcomes
Maths, literacy and working scientifically activities to develop key skills
End-of-chapter questions using GCSE command words and assessing Quality of Written Communication and maths to build confidence
Engaging unit openers with KS2 recap, and picture puzzle games
Optional contextual unit allows you to easily decide on the length of the key stage
Perfect preparation for triple science

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