Theme 7: Environment
This is one of twelve student books from the Science in Process series and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of the environment. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include…
Theme 6: Energy
This is one of twelve student books from the Science in Process series and covers areas of biology, physics and chemistry related to the theme of energy. The resource aims to allow students to develop their scientific enquiry skills using this broad theme as a basis for a variety of student-led activities. The skills include observing,…
Finding Out About Food
Finding Out About Food is an introductory textbook for food technology lessons and was written for students aged nine to fourteen. Each chapter contains a number of self-contained units and comprises experiments and practical activities, and ends with sets of questions and quizzes to reinforce understanding. Ideas are also given…
Transportation of Oil
These study notes were produced by the BP Educational Service in 1981. They provide information on how oil is transported from the oil fields to the refinery for processing. The resource describes pipelines, loading and unloading oil at marine terminals and the development of tankers and supertankers. The booklet also discusses…
Origins and Explorations
These study notes were produced by the BP Educational Service in 1981 to provide students with information on the oil industry. After an illustrated description of the formation of fossil fuels and the build-up of oil in porous sedimentary rocks, the booklet goes on to explain how oil can accumulate in reservoirs under caprock. There…
Drilling For Oil
These study notes were produced by the BP Educational Service in 1981 to provide students with information on the oil industry. After a brief history of oil drilling from the eighteenth century, there is a detailed description of the development of rotary drilling from 1900 onwards with some discussion of safety precautions. The…
Physics Principles At Work
This handbook was developed in collaboration with the BP Educational Service and the Association for Science Education. First published in 1980, the units in the book were based on work originally undertaken by physics teachers at various BP centres and demonstrate the applications of physics in industry. Each unit describes an…
Maths Chest 6: Introduction and Student Materials
This resource contains an Introduction to Maths Chest 6 detailing its aims and how it was designed to be used. It also includes teaching materials needed to deliver it successfully. The scheme is organised into the following topic areas: • Sorting • Pictorial representation • Measure • Shape and space •…
Science to Sixteen
Science to Sixteen, first published in 1980, was written as a reference book for students aged 14-16. It provides information, illustrated by full colour photographs and drawings, on a range of physics, chemistry and biology topics. At the end of each chapter there are examination level questions for students to test their understanding.…
Living Things
Living Things was written in 1980 to cover the material common to CSE biology syllabuses. It was designed to appeal to all students by presenting information, concepts and principles visually. Each chapter consists of short passages which are easy to read, simple clear diagrams to explain and convey information. Also included…
Ecological Evaluation for Conservation
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at methods for determining conservation priorities. Ecological evaluation offers a more rational approach to conservation. It can be used to help decide conservation priorities for animals, plants and habitats. Sections in…
The Respiration of Higher Plants
Produced in 1980 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at respiration in plants. Basic respiratory processes are considered to be common in all cells, but plants do exhibit some biochemical differences. They may contain numerous terminal oxidases and exhibit light-activated photorespiration.…
Invertebrate Respiration
Produced in 1980 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet illustrates the fundamental principles of respiratory physiology. It uses invertebrates as they present a diversity of adaptive strategies to the problem of balancing an animal's metabolic requirements with its accessibility to…
Biological Control of Pests and Weeds
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet provides an introduction to biological pest control. This is the use of living organisms to lower a pest or weed population. Some of the most successful examples have involved parasitic and predatory insects to control forest and orchard…
Lipids and Polysaccharides in Biology
Produced in 1980 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at lipids and polysaccharides. These molecules are not only used for storage and structure but also play important roles in cell membranes and communication. The relationship between chemical structure and biological role…
Ecology of Insect-Plant Interactions
Produced in 1980 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at the interactions of plants and insects. It contains sections that deal with areas that include: • Interactions between plants and insects • How insects feed on plants • Physical and nutritional problems…
Immunobiology
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet provides a brief survey of vertebrate immune mechanisms. It contains sections that look at areas including: • Phagocytic cells and immunity • Lymphocytes • Natural and acquired immunity • Graft rejection •…
The Growth of Leaves
Produced in 1982 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at the initiation, early growth, and lamina expansion of leaves. It also examines the functional leaf as it develops towards senescence. Leaves play an important role in intercepting and absorbing light, and converting it…
The Evolution of Eukaryotic Cells
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet aims to examine possible routes for the evolution of eukaryotic cells. It contains sections which look at topics that include: • Differences in the cellular organization of prokaryotes and eukaryotes • The reason for…
Social Behaviour of Animals
Produced in 1980 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at behaviour using largely bird and mammalian examples. A major theme in the study of social behaviour has been an attempt to understand the forces that determine its nature. For example, why do animals differ so markedly in…
Molluscs and Man
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet examines molluscs, one of the major animal phyla. They form significant world-wide food resources. But as pests, fouling organisms and disease vectors, their activities are often harmful to human interests. This booklet gives contains…
The Biochemistry of Pollution
Produced in 1980 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at chemical pollutants and radiation in the environment. It examines how their biological consequences can be explained in biochemical terms. The booklet covers topics that include: • Fresh-water pollution • The…
Growth Regulators in Crop Production
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet examines the regulation of plant growth by hormones. Examples are given to illustrate their applications in propagation, and in the control of growth, fruiting, senescence and dormancy. Attention is drawn to some of the difficulties…
Endogenous Plant Growth Substances
Produced in 1980 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet looks at plant hormones. It explores how many aspects of plant growth and development are controlled through the mediation of endogenous plant growth substances or plant hormones. Sections in the booklet cover topics on: •…
Maths Chest 5: Introduction and Student Materials
This resource contains an Introduction to Maths Chest 5 detailing its aims and how it was designed to be used. It also includes the teaching materials needed to deliver it successfully. The scheme is organised into the following topic areas: • Pictorial representation • Measure • Shape and space • Number.…
Biotechnology
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet aims to highlight some of the important biological components of biotechnology. The booklet contains sections that cover topics that include: • Substrates for biotechnology • Fermenter technology • Genetics and…
The Human Body
The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on The Human Body was first published in 1985 and gives information, illustrated by full colour photographs and drawings, about the human body. It looks at the structure and function of body parts including bones, muscles, heart, lungs and eyes and describes how the body systems such as…
Pond Life
The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on Pond Life was first published in 1985 and gives information, illustrated by full colour photographs and drawings, about the animals and plants found in ponds. It gives information about food chains and the characteristics of animals living in and near ponds. It is intended for children…
Materials
The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on Materials was first published in 1984 and gives information, illustrated by full colour photographs and drawings, about the origin and properties of materials used in everyday life. It is intended for children aged 8-11 to read and then to answer questions, make some models and investigate…
Plants and Mineral Salts
Produced in 1981 by the Institute of Biology as part of its Studies in Biology series, this booklet presents an outline of the mineral nutrition of plants. It looks at: • Plant-soil relations • Functions of the essential elements • Mechanisms of uptake by cells • Cell to cell transport • Distribution…
Everyday Chemicals
The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on Everyday Chemicals was published in 1984 and gives information, illustrated by full colour photographs and drawings, about how chemicals used in everyday life are obtained. The word ‘chemical’ is used throughout to refer to elements and compounds of different kinds, without…
Structures
The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on Structures was published in 1984 and gives information, illustrated by full colour drawings and photographs, about structures of living things, buildings, bridges and roads. It is intended for children aged 8-11 to read and then to answer question and carry out some activities including…
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