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BSCSBiology: A Human Approach Program

3rd Edition, 2006
Kendall/Hunt Publishing

BSCS Biology: A Human Approach is a standards-based, introductory biology program appropriate for students of all abilities. Developed with a grant from the National Science Foundation, the program involves students in conceptual biology by using a human perspective, organizes content around six unifying themes and teaches through inquiry, hands-on activities and an explicit 5-E learning cycle. The thematic approach encourages depth of coverage rather than breadth and, with its emphasis on humans, the text presents biology in a context that will be relevant to students' lifelong learning. In one controlled study that assessed biological knowledge with an independent, objective exam, students using A Human Approach outperformed those using a traditional curriculum.

With A Human Approach, BSCS has demonstrated that it is possible to shift from an encyclopedic curriculum to one in which biological concepts are presented in a unified format. For students who may never take another science course, A Human Approach highlights the role of science in their own lives (e.g., nutrition, reproduction and medicine). For students interested in a career in science, the text's flexible instructional model supports self-pacing and opportunities for additional content and enrichment.

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This project was developed with funds from the National Science Foundation