Human Perspectives ATAR Units 1 & 2

The new edition of Human Perspectives ATAR Units 1 & 2 has been extensively updated to address all aspects of the SCSA Human Biology ATAR course with the required depth and rigour. The content has also been updated to reflect current scientific methodology, research and knowledge.

The series maintains all the features that teachers and students' value, including syllabus links at the beginning of each chapter, a variety of question types and practical activities.

The content is highly illustrated with annotated diagrams, photographs and electron micrograph images that are designed to engage students and to encourage scientific thinking, investigation and problem solving.

Features:

• New Key concept boxes, margin notes and Recall and Apply questions within each section reinforce and link important concepts and build students’ knowledge
• Extensive activities and investigations provided in each chapter
• Redeveloped chapter reviews include glossaries, chapter summaries and review questions
• A wealth of teacher resources, including answers, practice tests, worksheets and Chapter PowerPoints on NelsonNet.

About the Authors

Terry Newton is a practising Human Biology teacher who has been commissioned as a reviewer to ensure the new editions fully meet the expectations of teachers and students.

Ashley Joyce is a practising Human Biology teacher who has been commissioned as a reviewer to ensure the new editions fully meet the expectations of teachers and students.

Rachel Whan has been teaching Science and Mathematics for over 25 years. She has shared the knowledge and understanding gained through her Veterinary Science degree with students, including ATAR Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology and Mathematics Methods students. She has also been the Head of Science at St Brigid’s College and Holy Cross College. Rachel has used her understanding of the curriculum, alongside her teaching and learning practices, to author textbooks for the MYP, 7 – 10 Science, ATAR Chemistry and ATAR Human Biology.