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New syllabus resourcesNSW Science 7-10 Syllabus (2023)

INSTANT LESSONS FOR STAGE 5 SCIENCE (ePDF)

Everything you need to teach

STAGE 5 SCIENCE:

  • FOCUS AREA 2—DISEASE
  • FOCUS AREA 5—GENETICS AND EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE

This set of 2 eBooks (ePDF, Blackline Masters):

  • Fully aligns with the NSW Stage 5 Science Syllabus
  • Has all content, practical and secondary source investigations
  • Builds working scientifically skills, literacy and numeracy
  • Can be used flexibly—as a whole term’s lessons OR ‘pick up and teach’ for busy days / emergencies
  • Has a wide variety of exercises to give teachers choice
  • Has options for extension / differentiation
  • Includes ALL ANSWERS
  • Stress-free teaching—save prep time without compromising on quality
  • Ideal for temporary / casual / teaching outside subject area
  • Teacher-friendly—easy navigation with clear links to syllabus
  • Student-friendly—engaging, enables independent learning
  • Ideal for distance learning or absence catch-up
  • Supplied as reproducible blackline masters (ready to print or share with your students)
  • One-time purchase—no annual licence fees

YEAR 12 BIOLOGY - A COMPLETE COURSE (ePDF)

Everything you need to teach

YEAR 12 BIOLOGY:

  • MODULE 5—HEREDITY
  • MODULE 6—GENETIC CHANGE
  • MODULE 7—INFECTIOUS DISEASE
  • MODULE 8—NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND DISORDERS

This set of 4 eBooks (ePDF, Blackline Masters):

ADDRESSES THE ENTIRE SYLLABUS IN NSW

  • All course content
  • All practical investigations

HAS MORE THAN 250 STUDENT EXERCISES, WITH EXTENSIVE VARIETY

  • Cloze-passage summaries
  • Questions to test understanding
  • More than 25 graphing exercises to develop students’ skills
  • Tables, flowcharts to complete, diagrams to label
  • Informative, engaging and current content—to reinforce, enable and extend a wide range of students
  • Suggested videos to enhance understanding
  • Detailed instructions for all practical investigations
  • Key words in bold
  • ALL ANSWERS

HAS CLEAR, EASY-TO-NAVIGATE ORGANISATION

  • Content is closely correlated with the syllabus
  • Headings are clearly linked to the syllabus
  • Syllabus dot-points are addressed in syllabus order (so are easy for you to find where they are covered)
  • Summaries and exercises are located close to the relevant content to reinforce students’ learning

ONE-TIME PURCHASE—NO ANNUAL LICENCE FEES

  • Supplied as reproducible blackline masters (ready to print out or share with your students)

  • CONTENT IS CURRENT AND COMPREHENSIVE

    Up to date with current research/technologies

  • CONTENT IS CLEAR AND CONCISE

    Includes relevant diagrams and illustrations (to support understanding, appeal to visual learners, and keep students engaged)

  • CAN BE USED TO TEACH ANYWHERE

    Simple explanations of standard concepts

    Clear instructions for investigations, most requiring only basic equipment

    Plenty of exercises to reinforce learning

  • HIGH VALUE FOR MONEY

    Saves teachers time and effort while ensuring they deliver high-quality lessons to students, supported with clear, concise, and effective teaching resources

  • PRINT OUT AND MAKE COPIES FOR WHOLE CLASS

    (for students to write on by hand—shown in studies to promote better and faster learning than online learning)

  • UPLOAD TO A SECURE, SHARED HARD DRIVE

    (for students to access online)

What Teachers said

The Stage 5 Science worksheets are fantastic ꟷ I have not seen anything like them. They conform exactly to the new syllabus, and are in the same order, reducing the workload for teachers and helping them to plan and structure their lessons effectively. Each worksheet is structured clearly ꟷ the chapter headings and titles make it easy to determine what each is about, and teachers will be able to pick and choose what they want to use. Each worksheet is short and sharp and can be completed in one or two lessons. I really like the wide variety of exercises and activities ꟷ they provide practice of many different skills, including the Working Scientifically skills. The practical activities are quite different to what I have seen in other textbooks (for example, I love the Herd Immunity activity!) I thoroughly recommend these resources ꟷ the explanations are clear and carefully written, the questions and exercises are so varied, and the organisation of the worksheets will make life a lot easier for teachers. 

Maria de Lima, Leader of Learning (Science)
St Benedict's Catholic College, Oran Park

 The Year 12 resources are an enormous asset to our teaching of Biology. They provide impressive detail on every aspect of the syllabus and are filled with interesting and engaging material that our students love. They really streamline our teaching and allow us to focus on supporting individual students and their needs. They can be used effectively in multiple ways – as the primary teaching resource in the classroom, and as a supplementary resource that students can engage with on an individual level, in the class or at home. They are also invaluable in providing extension material that allows our most capable students to excel and reach their potential.

We really cannot recommend the resources enough. They are a perfect support for any teacher beginning their Biology teaching career, as well as an ideal supplement for experienced teachers looking for detailed and rich resources to enhance their teaching.

Rhonda Rahal, Natalie Petkovska, Peter Lofitis
Biology teachers, Beverly Hills Girls High School

The Year 12 Biology resources have proven to be an invaluable asset for both me and my students. As a new-service Biology teacher, they have empowered me to create highly effective and authentic lessons, while also enabling my students to grasp and retain crucial Biology concepts and their real-world applications. I wholeheartedly recommend these resources to fellow educators.

George Rahal
Biology teacher, St Vincent's College Ashfield

I recently purchased Zebrafish Publications’ Year 12 Biology, and I couldn't be happier with this resource. For me, its standout features are its comprehensive coverage of HSC Biology topics and its emphasis on student involvement. Rather than spoon-feeding information, the resource encourages students to take an active role in their learning. The well-structured lesson worksheets provide a framework for student-led exploration, discussion, and problem-solving. I especially love the inclusion of case studies, like the one on SNPs and asthma medications. I also love the clarity and conciseness of the content. It’s not overloaded with unnecessary information, so both teachers and students can focus on the key concepts without feeling overwhelmed.

The language is accessible yet maintains a high academic standard, making it suitable for a diverse range of learners. If you're looking to streamline your lesson planning process while ensuring your students actively participate in their learning, this resource is an absolute must-have. I wholeheartedly recommend it to my fellow teachers.

Fatima Achaechi
HSC Biology tutor, Edify Education