Nuffield Biology: Year Two - Life and Living Processes

The title of the second year of the original Nuffield Biology course is ‘Life and Living Processes’. This makes up the second year of the introductory two-year programme. This introductory phase is characterised by a broad general approach to the subject.

The textbook is highly illustrated in black and white with clear line diagrams, often in three dimensions. It includes explanatory text, instructions for practical work and background reading.

The Teachers’ Guide provides detailed technical support for the practical work, notes on the teaching and background information for teachers. The details of the procedures were developed in the 1960s, parts are out of date and the advice on health and safety does not measure up to modern standards.

Contents
Chapter 1 - Man and microbes: the discovery of small organisms
Chapter 2 - Growing bacteria
Chapter 3 - Bacteria and health
Chapter 4 - Man against disease
Chapter 5 - Shapes, sizes, and movement
Chapter 6 - Size and surface in living things
Chapter 7 - Movement in animals and plants
Chapter 8 - How plants reproduce and make seeds
Chapter 9 - Growing up
Chapter 10 - Man and his environment