Freeman
©2005
ISBN: 0-13-192494-X
High School binding
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Appropriate for AP*-level Biology courses

Biological Science is a dynamic reference that involves students in the process of scientific discovery. Infused with the spirit of inquiry, Biological Science teaches students to think like biologists and prepares them for success in their upper division courses.

• Inquiry-driven Approach—presents biological concepts the way scientists actually think, starting with a question, moving through observations to hypotheses, experimental design and analysis, conclusions, and ultimately determining the next question to ask.
  • By placing core concepts in a compelling, experimental context, students focus on understanding and retaining the concepts rather than memorization.
  • Questions throughout the text actively engage the student in the learning process.
• Unifying Themes—Underlying evolutionary and molecular themes throughout the book reveal the integrative nature of biology.
• Student-Focused Study Tools—Pedagogical tools throughout the text help students organize the material and review/prepare for exams.
  • Chapter-opening list of key concepts provide a framework for each chapter and keep students focused on the big ideas of each chapter.
  • Check Your Understanding Boxes in each chapter encourage students to pause and check that they have mastered the concept presented.
  • Chapter Summaries correlate to the Key Concepts and include references to on-line resources for further review.
• Engaging/Experimentally Focused Applications—Essays found at the end of each chapter place the chapter material in a relevant context by demonstrating the biology and current research behind contemporary topics and issues.
• Dynamic Visual Program—Dr. Kim Quillin, an artist with a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology, worked with the author to create a visual program that is pedagogically effective for students.
  • Art and text were developed simultaneously to speak the same language and focus on the central teaching point.
  • Questions and exercises embedded in the captions motivate students to think critically about the concept presented.

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