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…
Woodland Ecology
This resource provides a series of activities which can be carried out during a visit to woodland. Students observe, describe, compare and classify species. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work. The activities cover sampling in leaf litter, distribution, habitats, the…
Urban Ecology
The activities in this resource enable students to observe, describe, compare, contrast and classify environments. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work. The activities cover sampling, distribution, habitats, pollution and tree growth. Warwick Process Science was compiled…
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: •…
Pond Studies
This resource provides ideas for looking at pond plant and animal life using a microscope to make observations and comparisons. Identification sheets are provided for students to identify what they find in pond water and mud. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work, and are ideal…
My Body
The practical activities in this resource provide an introduction to the human body through an investigative and problem solving approach. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work, and are ideal as part of a circus of activities around the classroom. The activities cover the…
Keeping Well
This resource provides activities which were designed to explore some health matters using an investigative approach. The first section of the booklet looks at disease and hygiene, and covers Typhoid Mary, antibiotics, disinfectants, immunisation, life in a bubble, Edward Jenner, threadworms and head lice. The second section…
Keeping Clean
The practical activities in this resource explore cleanliness through an investigative and problem solving approach. By using a variety of approaches, the activities were designed to encourage discussion about the sociological and environmental implications of keeping clean. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated…
Illusion and Perception
The range of activities suggested here provides an interesting introduction to the brain and central nervous system through an investigative and problem solving approach. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work, and are ideal as part of a circus of activities around the classroom. Warwick…
Growing Plants
The practical activities in this resource provide an introduction to plant growth through an investigative and problem solving approach. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work. The activities cover conditions for germination, types of soil, the structure of roots and shoots…
Food Additives
The range of activities suggested here provides an interesting introduction to food additives through an investigative and problem solving approach. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work, and are ideal as part of a circus of activities around the classroom. The activities…
Fitness
The practical activities in this resource provide an introduction to fitness through an investigative and problem solving approach. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work, and are ideal as part of a circus of activities around the classroom. The activities can be developed for…
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…
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…
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…
Food
The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on Food was published in 1984 and gives information, illustrated by full colour drawings and photographs, about types of foods, production and preservation of foods and about digestion. It is intended for children aged 8-11 to read and then to answer question and carry out some activities…
Sounds
The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on Sounds was first published in 1984 and gives information, illustrated by full colour photographs and drawings, about sounds heard in everyday life, how they are created, and how they vary. It describes sound as vibrations travelling through a medium in waves and shows some of the ways…