Year 9 Living World Learning Guide

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Year 9 Living World Learning Guide covers learning from Level 4 of the Living World strand of the science curriculum. 

This includes:

• what makes something living, and the key life processes shared by all living organisms
• how those life processes are demonstrated in plants
• ecology and the study of relationships between living organisms and their physical environment
• how we organise and classify living organisms
• the basics of evolution and adaptation and how this has led to Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique collection of plants and animals.

Features include:

• case studies using Aotearoa New Zealand examples 
• links to internet and video resources
• activities so that you can check your learning as you go
• a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the book.

Published: 03/2024