Focus On Life Science - Interactive Student Edition

Description

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