Biological Perspectives

Biological Perspectives presents active, collaborative, and inquiry-based instruction by providing a variety of experiences that challenge students to think, discuss, and write about information they are learning. Biological Perspectives uses innovative learning stragtegies. Students are actively engaged in learning from each otherm, encouraging joint intellectual effort. Suggested teaching strategies are provided for both in- and out-of-class assignments. Key Features of Biological Perspectives Flexible looseleaf format propmotes active student engagement. Three thematic units represent expanding perspectives from organism to population to biosphere levels - The Medical Examination Legacies of Lige Conserving the Commons "Basic About" sections provide basic biological concepts. "The Commons Perspective" features guide students to consult the CD-ROM provided in each book. "Internet Links to Enrich Your Perspective" are provided for supplemental reference "Another Perspective" paragraphs describe how the structure and function of cells, organsm, and the body systems in non-humans hep solve the same problems that humans face. "Thinking Biologically" lab manual containing 14 inquiry-oriented investigations is available.