National Geographic, 2007. — 654 р.
"Focus On Life Science" covers life science topics comprehensively and accurately. It integrates a wide range of hands-on experiences, critical thinking opportunities, and real-world applications. Labs, content area reading, and activities provide students with multiple experiences.
Reading age for native speakers: Middle School students (7th grade)Contents
Introduction to Investigation and Experimentation
Cell Biology
Cell Structure and Function
Cells and Life
The Cell
Cells and Energy
From a Cell to an Organism
The Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Levels of OrganizationReproduction and Genetics
Reproduction of Organisms
Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis
Plant Reproduction
Animal Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Genetics
Foundations of Genetics
Understanding InheritanceEvolution—Change Over Time
The Process of Evolution
Natural Selection
Adaptation and Extinction
Evolution—Evidence of Change
Fossils and Evolution
Biological Evidence
Evolution and Plate Tectonics
Classifying OrganismsEarth and Life History
The Age of Earth
Relative Ages of Rocks
Absolute Ages of Rocks
The History of Life on Earth
Geologic Time and Mass Extinctions
Early Earth History
Middle and Recent Earth HistoryStructure, Function, and Physical Properties in Living Systems
The Musculoskeletal System and Levers
The Musculoskeletal System
The Body and Levers
The Cardiopulmonary System and Pressure
The Pulmonary-Circulatory System
Pressure and the Body
The Eye and Light
What is light?
Light and Matter
Using Lenses
The Eye and Vision
The Ear and Sound
Sound
The Ear and Hearing
The Human Reproductive System
Reproductive Systems
Development Before Birth
Student Resources
Science Safety Skill Handbook
Technology Skill Handbook
Math Skill Handbook
Math Review
Science Applications
Reference Handbook
Using a Calculator
Understanding Scientific Terms
Use and Care of a Microscope
Diversity of Life: Classification of Living Organisms
Periodic Table of the Elements
English/Spanish Glossary
