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We’ve got you covered for the new Biology Syllabus
Senior Biology in Queensland is changing to support the introduction of new assessment and tertiary entrance
systems. The new syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need
for success in their future work and life.
Changes to Queensland Senior Biology affect all aspects of teaching and learning – new teaching content,
new course structure and a new approach to assessment.
In an updated two-volume edition, Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective provides depth and
complete coverage of the syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
Key features of the Student books
Our Senior Biology resources are designed to reduce the stress of syllabus implementation,
save you time when lesson planning, and ensure the best learning outcomes for your students.
Each Student book:
provides a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
offers targeted support and resources for assessment (including exam preparation and practice)
presents key subject matter using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements
scaffolds student learning and aids navigation by sequencing key subject matter in 2–8 page sections
supports differentiation through a range of appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section
clearly models approaches to inquiry learning and critical thinking
contains a stand-alone reference section (known as the Biology Toolkit) that explains the structure of the syllabus, supports the acquisition of key skills for assessment and provides practical tips for success in Biology
includes a Practical Manual that outlines suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus.
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) covers syllabus content from Unit 1: Cells and multicellular organisms and Unit 2: Maintaining the internal environment including homeostasis and infectious disease.
The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 1 & 2 3E Student book + obook assess | Print student book with digital obook access for 2 years to enable revision during Year 12. |
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Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 1 & 2 3E Student obook assess | Digital student obook access for 2 years to enable revision during Year 12. |
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 1 & 2 3E Teacher obook assess | Digital teacher access |
Institutional purchases Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options. |
Chapter 1 | Biology toolkit |
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UNIT 1 | CELLS AND SYSTEMS |
Chapter 2 | The chemicals of life |
Chapter 3 | Cell structure |
Chapter 4 | Cell function |
Chapter 5 | From cell to multicellular organism |
Chapter 6 | Transport and gas exchange |
Chapter 7 | Digestion and excretion in animals |
Chapter 8 | Gas exchange and transport systems in plants |
Unit 1 Practice exam questions | |
UNIT 2 | MAINTAINING THE INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT |
Chapter 9 | Coordination and control |
Chapter 10 | Control of temperature and water balance |
Chapter 11 | Disease and its causes |
Chapter 12 | Identifying, monitoring and controlling disease |
Unit 2 Practice exam questions | |
Chapter 13 | Practical manual |
Title | Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) Student book + obook assess |
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ISBN | 9780190310219 |
Available | October 2018 |
Price | $69.95 |
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) covers syllabus content from Unit 3: Biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life including describing biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics, and Unit 4: Heredity and continuity of life including DNA, genes and continuity of life and life on Earth.
The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 3 & 4 3E Student book + obook assess | Print student book with digital access |
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Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 3 & 4 3E Student obook assess | Digital student access (12 months access) |
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 3 & 4 3E Teacher obook assess | Digital teacher access |
Institutional purchases Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options. |
Chapter 1 | Biology toolkit |
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UNIT 3 | BIODIVERSITY AND THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF LIFE |
Chapter 2 | Classifying organisms |
Chapter 3 | Ecosystems |
Chapter 4 | Ecosystem dynamics |
Chapter 5 | Populations |
Chapter 6 | Changes in ecosystems |
Unit 3 Practice exam questions | |
UNIT 4 | HEREDITY AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE |
Chapter 7 | DNA structure and replication |
Chapter 8 | Cellular respiration and variation |
Chapter 9 | Gene expression |
Chapter 10 | Mutations |
Chapter 11 | Inheritance |
Chapter 12 | Biotechnology |
Unit 4 Practice exam questions | |
Chapter 13 | Practical manual |
*Contents subject to change prior to publication |
Title | Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) Student book + obook assess |
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ISBN | 9780190313548 |
Available | July 2019 |
Price | $69.95 |
Meet our expert
author team
You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Biology syllabus.
Lorraine Huxley is an experienced primary, secondary and tertiary teacher. Lorraine has held positions as Head of Biology and has been involved in Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) district and state review panels.
Margaret Walter is an experienced secondary and tertiary teacher who has worked as Head of Science. Margaret has also been involved in Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) district and state review panels and the 2004 QSA syllabus sub-committee.
Robyn Flexman is an experience Biology teacher and Head of Science. She has been involved in the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) review panel in a number of roles and has also been involved in the endorsement process for the new SATE system. In 2011, she received a Peter Doherty Award for Outstanding Science Teacher. Robyn has also worked as a project officer for the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) and presented at international conferences and CONASTA.
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective is supported by a range of engaging and relevant digital resources via obook assess.
Resources for students
Students receive:
- a complete digital version of the Student book with notetaking and bookmarking functionality
- free Oxford Concise Dictionary look-up feature
- targeted instructional videos by some of Queensland’s most experienced Biology teachers designed to help students develop manipulative skills and prepare for assessment tasks and exams
- a set of summary notes for each chapter that form a springboard for student revision
- additional case studies and opportunities for extension
- a range of interactive, auto-correcting, multiple-choice assess quiz questions.
Resources for teachers
In addition to the student resources, teachers receive:
- detailed course planners, teaching programs and lesson plans
- answers to all questions and assessment tasks in the Student book
- a range of lab tech notes and risk assessment templates to accompany all supplied mandatory and suggested practical
- printable (and editable) data tests with answers
- printable (and editable) practice exam with answers.