Science for common entrance
להגדלת הטקסט להקטנת הטקסט- ספר
Cover everything required for the 13+ Common Entrance Biology exam with clearly presented content, lively illustrations and challenging end-of-chapter questions. This challenging and stimulating Science course has been reviewed by the ISEB subject editor and covers the content of both Levels 1 and 2 of the 13+ Biology exam. Designed for pupils in Years 7 and 8, it is an indispensable resource that lays the foundations for Common Entrance success. - Explores every Level 1 and 2 topic with clear explanations and examples. - Includes topic-based exercises and extension questions. - Builds on prev
כותר |
Science for common entrance : biology / Ron Pickering. |
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מוציא לאור |
London, [England] : Galore Park |
שנה |
2015 |
הערות |
Includes index. English |
הערת תוכן ותקציר |
Cover Book title Contents Introduction Investigations in science What is an experiment? How we measure variables Making a record of our results Making conclusions 1 Cells and organisation The seven processes: the characteristics of life Living organisms are made of cells Cells, tissues and organ systems Moving molecules: the process of diffusion Unicellular organisms have structural adaptations 2 Nutrition Preliminary knowledge: A balanced diet Food tests The energy requirements in the diet 3 Respiration and gas exchange What is respiration? Respiration and breathing AsthmaSmoking and disease Preliminary knowledge: Smoking and the circulatory system 4 Reproduction in humans Preliminary knowledge: The human life cycle Sexual reproduction in humans The human reproductive systems The menstrual cycle Fertilisation and conception Pregnancy Birth 5 The life of the plant: reproduction Preliminary knowledge: The structure of flowers Pollination and fertilisation Dispersal of seeds and fruits Preliminary knowledge: Germination of seeds 6 Healthy living Exercise is good for you Preliminary knowledge: Health risks Micro-organisms and disease Individuals and the community can fight disease together7 Material cycles and energy: photosynthesis Preliminary knowledge: Photosynthesis Leaves and roots help plants to grow Preliminary knowledge: Minerals Decomposition and nutrient cycling 8 Relationships in an ecosystem Preliminary knowledge: Habitats and food chains Conservation Populations and competition 9 Variation, classification and inheritance The variety of living organisms Differences exist between species Natural selection Evolution and inheritance Selective breeding Preliminary knowledge: Putting living things into groupsWhat is a species? Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Z Index W X Y |
היקף החומר |
1 online resource (169 p.) |
שפה |
אנגלית |
שנת זכויות יוצרים |
©2015 |
מספר מערכת |
997010718233105171 |
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