Out now from Mentor is their new Biology textbook, student workbook and TRB/online resources package – Biosphere – for the new Leaving Certificate specification.

1. All chapters specifically designed to develop the learning outcomes of the new specification with accompanying examples, investigations, modelling activities, illustrations, as well as knowledge, understanding and SEC/exam-style questions.
2. Knowledge checklists at the end of every chapter break the learning outcomes into student-friendly language for self and peer assessment.
3. Exam questions from SEC sample papers included, alongside a bank of questions to assess knowledge and develop understanding.
4. Dedicated Biology in practice chapter is fully aligned to the NCCA guidelines. It contains the key content students will require to complete the investigation, arranged into the stages specified in the guidelines. It includes high quality of examples of each section for the final report, outlines the full process for the AAC, and contains student friendly checklists for self-assessment developed from the features of quality.
5. In addition to a dedicated chapter for the Additional Assessment Component (AAC), there are Biology in Practice exercises and investigations throughout the book to develop research, experiment design, data analysis, critical thinking and report-writing skills.
6. Modelling activities, investigations, science in society examples, study tips and connections between topics address the knowledge, skills and integrated emphasis of the new specification.
7. Full list of equipment required for all investigations in Biosphere to aid lab inventory and advance ordering of supplies.