Description:

Viva ICSE Biology  is a carefully graded set of three books for classes 6 to 8. It strictly follows the guidelines and curriculum framed by the CISCE, and the principles of National Education Policy (2020). Each chapter is introduced in an interesting way to grab the attention of the students. The books contain colourful illustrations for effective learning through visual stimulation to direct students’ focus towards the concept. A variety of activities, projects and exercises have been included in the books to build various 21st century skills in students. These exercises also act as assessment tools for students and teachers.

Key Features:

• Quotes for introducing the chapter
• Warm-up activities to test the pre-requisite knowledge
• Extensions of the warm-up activities in Dig in Deep
• Extra information relevant to the concept in An Inquiring Mind
• Questions to explore various concepts in Explore More
• Questions based on thinking skills to develop critical thinking in Think about It
• Information about notable scientists and their contributions to science in Scientist in Focus
• Activities to build scientific temper given in Do and Learn
• Experiments related to the concepts in Activity Time
• Objective assessment exercises to recall and review the concepts in Recall and Unwind and Fact Check
• Chapter-end exercises to assess learning in Apply Your Knowledge
• Interlinking of concepts with other subjects in Link It
• Interesting brainstorming questions,activities and projects to build var ious skills in Build Your Skills
• Revision worksheets for application of concepts learnt in Practice Sheets
• Sample test papers to assess learning in Test Papers
• Applications of artificial intelligence in the field of biology
• Advancements in the field of biology in Exploring the World of Biology

Digital Components For Teachers:

• E-book
• Lesson Plans
• Worksheets with Answers
• Test Generator
•  Answer Key
•  Activity Sheets
•  Interactive Exercises

About The Author:

Prof. S. S. Hasan has been a Professor with the School of Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. He has been a lecturer in Zoology at Banaras Hindu University and a founder Vice-Chancellor of Uttarakhand Open University. He has been actively involved in the research work in the field of Endocrinology and Radiation Biology. During his career, he has published 58 papersin national and international journals, delivered speeches and lectures in various state and national level conferences, and designed and developed self-instructional course material (print and audio-visual) for numerous degree courses. He has been the proud recipient of the Young Scientist Award 1982 (INSA), Shakuntala Amir Chand Award 1985 (ICMR), Young Scientist Award 1989 (MAAS), Career Award 1990 (UGC), Best Presentation Award 1999 (National Environmental Science Academy) and Scientist of the Year Award 2001 (National Environment Science Academy).