Tailored to the Curriculum Specification for Leaving Certificate Biology (2025).
Appropriately pitched for Higher Level and Ordinary Level students, with HL-only material clearly marked for differentiation.
Sequenced by strand in units and divided into chapters for easy lesson planning and comprehensive coverage of specification topics.
Learning Outcomes provided at the outset of each chapter and broken down into learning intentions for students.
Clear explanations and reproducible figures support the use and development of models for biological reasoning.
Definitions of essential terms highlighted throughout and supported by a comprehensive glossary for easy reference.
Experimental Investigations put ‘investigate’ Learning Outcomes into practice, with related investigation records to build rigorous inquiry skills.
Real World Biology tasks make instant connections between topics and their real-life applications, and offer regular opportunities to evaluate media-based arguments and engage with the cross-cutting themes of health, sustainability and technology.
Research Investigations scaffold ‘research’ Learning Outcomes, prompt critical inquiry and develop scientific communication skills.
Summary questions at the end of each chapter provide regular reinforcement of learning.
End-of-unit assessment includes SEC sample paper questions and exam-style questions for revision of core concepts and written examination practice.
Accompanying student Practical Book includes:
Laboratory safety rules and symbols
Experimental Investigation records and suggested extensions
Research Investigation records and a place to record secondary sources
Real World Biology tasks and linked research tasks
Comprehensive Biology in Practice Investigation (BiPI) guidance
Investigative Log to record the BiPI investigative process