Pearson Biology NSW 11 (2nd edn) Student Book and eBook

For the new Biology 11-12 Syllabus (2025) for Year 11 2027 / Year 12 2028 implementation

Components

• Student Book
• eBook (code inside Student Book). A free Pearson Places account is required to access the eBook at www.pearsonplaces.com.au.

Pearson Senior Science for New South Wales is returning with a bold new edition built on everything teachers already trust and strengthened by insights from award‑winning NSW educators. The new edition provides everything you need to move to the new curriculum and prepare your students for exam success.

Carefully structured to build understanding, develop key skills and support assessment preparation, the Student Book features clear learning sequences with learning intentions, success criteria and regular ‘Check your understanding’ prompts. Review sections, exam skills support and a targeted skills toolkit work together to build confidence and mastery over time.

The eBook brings together trusted Student Book content with integrated assessment and study support. Embedded assessments and auto-marked quizzes provide ongoing practice, while reporting tools and downloadable tests support targeted teaching. AI-powered study tools offer explanations, summaries and practice questions using trusted Pearson content to support learning and revision.

Features

• Clear structure from first lesson to final assessment: Pearson Senior Science NSW follows a clear learning sequence, so teachers always know what comes next and how each lesson aligns to the syllabus. Lessons prioritise understanding before moving into practice and application.
• Built for explicit teaching: Pearson's approach simplifies complex concepts into manageable, intuitive building blocks, setting learners up for confident, rigorous application.
• Understanding before exam practice: Students build knowledge and skills before tackling exam-style questions. Assessment preparation is introduced gradually, helping students develop confidence without unnecessary pressure.
• Designed for real NSW classrooms: Developed with Prime Minister’s Prize-winning educator Matt Dodds and expert NSW teachers, this series provides a trusted, ready-to-use foundation that reduces planning time and empowers confident teaching.

Year 11 Table of Contents

Working scientifically 
1 Working scientifically toolkit

Focus area 1 Cells as the basis of life 
2 Cell structures and functions 
3 Cells and their environments 
4 Biochemical processes 
5 Cell division

Focus area 2 Cells to systems
6 Cell organisation 
7 Plants as autotrophic organisms 
8 Animals as heterotrophic organisms 
9 Homeostasis in humans

Focus area 3 Evolution and ecosystems 
10 Natural selection 
11 Evolution and adaptations 
12 Ecosystem dynamics

Glossary