"This workbook lays the foundations for cell biology and the identification of living things. It also includes material on dichotomous keys, classification of plants and animals, structures and functions of plant parts, microscopes, respiration, photosynthesis, diffusion and osmosis. It focuses on aspects of levels 3, 4 and 5 of the New Zealand Science Curriculum. It gives students a solid foundation of cell biology, emphasising a few key organelles and their functions. It includes the skills needed to use a microscope effectively and gives the basics of drawing correctly from a microscope. With the information covered in this book, students will be prepared for the demands of Level 1 NCEA and beyond. The literacy tasks in this workbook encourage the students to read for meaning, scan material, select appropriate information and understand key words. The inclusion of mini-research projects prepares students for what is required in the Senior Sciences. The numeracy tasks involve number skills, rounding, graphing data and reading tables accurately. These are all vital skills in the Sciences and beyond"--Preface.

Part of a sequence of science activity books for grades 1-6. This title focuse on activities that help students in grade 1 understand the similarities and differences between plant and animal life.

Designed to provide students with exciting science experiences that extend their natural fascination with the world and help them learn the science skills and concepts needed later in life.

Young students explore living and non-living things, and learn about the basic needs of plants, animals and people. (10 activities)

Provides teaching strategies on finding out children's ideas and developing their ideas. Examples of children's ideas also included. Themes include: habitats, waste and decay, and effects of human activity on the environment. For ages 5-7.