MYP Biology Years 4&5
Enhances scientific understanding and confidence through inquiry-based, concept-driven learning.
Andrew Allott author David Mindorff author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:8th Jun '17
Should be back in stock very soon
This text enhances scientific understanding and confidence for learners in the MYP. It features an inquiry-based structure aligned with the Next Chapter curriculum, fostering independent thinking and global contextual awareness.
MYP Biology Years 4&5 is designed to enhance student achievement in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) while fostering a strong foundation in scientific understanding. This resource aligns seamlessly with the Next Chapter curriculum, ensuring that learners develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in MYP Sciences. By emphasizing an inquiry-based approach, the text immerses students in a concept-driven learning experience that promotes deeper understanding and improved performance.
The book focuses on building comprehensive scientific knowledge, encouraging learners to engage with complex ideas confidently. The integration of a concept-based framework with an inquiry-driven methodology not only nurtures independent thinking but also allows students to explore and connect various scientific concepts. This approach is designed to cultivate a rich awareness of the subject matter, enabling learners to tackle new challenges with assurance.
Furthermore, MYP Biology Years 4&5 incorporates global contexts that encourage students to see the broader implications of their learning. This flexibility helps them apply their knowledge in diverse situations, preparing them for future academic pursuits, including the IB Diploma. With its careful mapping to the Next Chapter curriculum and support for the Common Core, this text aims to strengthen students’ potential in MYP eAssessment, ultimately building their scientific confidence and facilitating meaningful conceptual connections throughout their educational journey.
I love the book. There are a few specific bits that I really appreciated in its capacity to build inquiring learners. The lab activities, while small, are designed for inquiry and not cookie-cutter-table-fillers. They really build on the idea that students should experience events that prompt questioning and the application of knowledge. They aren't the 10 page epics that I am used to and I appreciate that. In fact, I think that students will be able to get more out of this than the others. The units are built into wider topics such as transformation and energy, rather than content areas. This is an outstanding way to help students see the sciences as intertwined topics of study and not as discrete silos of information. As a teacher of DP Biology as well as MYP, it was great to see the vertical alignment to get students ready for success later on. * John Kish, Rufus King International School, WI, USA *
ISBN: 9780198369950
Dimensions: 275mm x 220mm x 15mm
Weight: 888g
352 pages