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Vultures of the World: Essential Ecology and Conservation
by Keith L. BildsteinIn Vultures of the World, Keith L. Bildstein provides an engaging look at vultures and condors, seeking to help us understand these widely recognized but underappreciated birds. Bildstein's latest work is an inspirational and long overdue blend of all things vulture. Based on decades of personal experience, dozens of case studies, and numerous up-to-date examples of cutting-edge science, this book introduces readers to the essential nature of vultures and condors. Not only do these most proficient of all vertebrate scavengers clean up natural and man-made organic waste but they also recycle ecologically essential elements back into both wild and human landscapes, allowing our ecosystems to function successfully across generations of organisms. With distributions ranging over more than three-quarters of all land on five continents, the world's twenty-three species of scavenging birds of prey offer an outstanding example of biological diversity writ large. Included in the world's species fold are its most abundant large raptors—several of its longest lived birds and the most massive of all soaring birds. With a fossil record dating back more than fifty million years, vultures and condors possess numerous adaptions that characteristically serve them well but at times also make them particularly vulnerable to human actions. Vultures of the World is a truly global treatment of vultures, offering a roadmap of how best to protect these birds and their important ecology.
Vygotsky and Science Education
by Colette MurphyThis book highlights those aspects of Vygotskian theory which are most cogent to Science Education, including the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), concept development, play and imagination. Whilst these and other Vygotskian constructs apply to both research and practice in all forms of Science Education, this book employs a specific and critical focus on one or two key concepts for each context. Thus play and imagination are explored in depth in the chapter on science in early childhood learning, the ZPD is considered in depth in the primary school science chapter, and concept development in the secondary-level chapter. Chapters on higher education science learning and teaching, science teacher education, informal science learning, science education research, and the scientific endeavour itself draws on those aspects of Vygotskian theory which relate most closely. This book makes an important contribution to Vygotskian theory. Never before has it been applied so widely and comprehensively to the field of science and STEM education. The book is intended for students and academics in science and STEM education and the social sciences. It is also of interest to Vygotsky scholars and those involved in the analysis of pedagogic practice within and beyond science and STEM education.
WASTES 2015 - Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities: Selected papers from the 3rd Edition of the International Conference on Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Viana Do Castelo, Portugal,14-16 September 2015 (Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities)
by Fernando Castro Cândida Vilarinho Mário RussoThis volume presents a selection of papers from the WASTES 2015 conference, a platform for scientists and industries from the waste management and recycling sectors from around the world, who shared experiences and knowledge at the meeting. Covering discussions regarding the balance between economic, environmental and social outcomes, the development of innovative techniques, tools and strategies on how wastes can be transformed into good ideas. Improving both the overall environmental performance and the understanding of the industry impact on the environment, as well as the options analysis for its improvement were key objectives of this conference.
WASTES – Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities II: Selected Papers from the 4th Edition of the International Conference on Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Porto, Portugal, 25-26 September 2017 (Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities)
by Cândida Vilarinho, Fernando Castro and Maria de Lurdes LopesWastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities II contains selected papers presented at the 4th edition of the International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, that took place 25-26 September 2017 at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal. The Wastes conference, which takes place biennially, is a prime forum for academics and industry representatives from the waste management and recycling sectors around the world to share their experience and knowledge with all in attendance. The published papers focus on a wide range of topics, including: Wastes as construction materials, Wastes as fuels, Waste treatment technologies,MSW management, Recycling of wastes and materials recovery, Wastes from new materials (nanomaterials, electronics, composites, etc.), Environmental, economic and social aspects in waste management and Circular economy.
WASTES: Selected Papers from the 6th International Conference Wastes 2023, 6 – 8 September 2023, Coimbra, Portugal (Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities)
by Cândida VilarinhoWASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities IV contains selected papers presented at the 6th edition of the International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, that took place on 6-8 September 2023, in Coimbra, Portugal. The Wastes conference, which takes place biennially, is a prime forum for sharing innovations, technological developments and sustainable solutions for waste management and recycling sectors worldwide, with the participation of experts from academia and industry. The papers included in this book cover a wide range of topics, including: - Management of waste streams - Environmental, economic and social aspects in waste management - Logistics, policies, regulatory constraints and markets in waste management - Waste-to-energy technologies - Life cycle assessment and carbon footprint - Biological treatment techniques - Waste treatment and valorization technologies - Circular economy and industrial symbioses - Smart technologies and digital tools in waste management - Recycling of wastes and resources recovery - Wastes refineries - Food waste management and bioeconomy - Plastic waste impacts, management strategies and solutions - Wastes as critical raw materials resources WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities IV is aimed at academics and professionals involved in waste management and recycling sectors globally.
WCFS2019: Proceedings of the World Conference on Floating Solutions (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #41)
by Chien Ming Wang Soon Heng Lim Zhi Yung TayThis book highlights recent research and developments in floating structures on rivers, lakes, seas and oceans for energy harvesting, aquaculture and farming, leisure activities, infrastructure, industrial plants, real estate and cities, with a focus on sustainably living, relaxing and working offshore. Bringing together international experts and leaders, from both industry and academia it reviews and discusses ocean space utilization, and offers an ideal platform for those wanting to establish new collaborations on floating structure projects.
WHAT IS THE INFLUENCE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS?: Reviewing the Evidence, A Workshop Summary
by Karen S. HollwegThe Influence of the National Science Education Standards
WITTGENSTEINIAN: Looking at the World from the Viewpoint of Wittgenstein's Philosophy (The Frontiers Collection)
by Shyam Wuppuluri Newton Da Costa“Tell me," Wittgenstein once asked a friend, "why do people always say, it was natural for man to assume that the sun went round the earth rather than that the earth was rotating?" His friend replied, "Well, obviously because it just looks as though the Sun is going round the Earth." Wittgenstein replied, "Well, what would it have looked like if it had looked as though the Earth was rotating?” What would it have looked like if we looked at all sciences from the viewpoint of Wittgenstein’s philosophy? Wittgenstein is undoubtedly one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. His complex body of work has been analysed by numerous scholars, from mathematicians and physicists, to philosophers, linguists, and beyond. This volume brings together some of his central perspectives as applied to the modern sciences and studies the influence they may have on the thought processes underlying science and on the world view it engenders. The contributions stem from leading scholars in philosophy, mathematics, physics, economics, psychology and human sciences; all of them have written in an accessible style that demands little specialist knowledge, whilst clearly portraying and discussing the deep issues at hand.
WJEC Biology AS Student Unit Guide: Unit BY1 eBook ePub Basic Biochemistry and organisation
by Dan Foulder Asuman Celen PollardPerfect for revision, these guides explain the unit requirements, summarise the content and include specimen questions with graded answers.Endorsed by WJEC, this full-colour Student Unit Guide provides ideal preparation for your unit exam:Feel confident you understand the unit: each guide comprehensively covers the unit content and includes topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a reference indexGet to grips with the exam requirements: the specific skills on which you will be tested are explored and explainedAnalyse exam-style questions: graded student responses will help you focus on areas where you can improve your exam technique and performance
WJEC Biology AS Student Unit Guide: Unit BY2 eBook Pub Biodiversity and Physiology of Body Systems
by Andy ClarkePerfect for revision, these guides explain the unit requirements, summarise the content and include specimen questions with graded answers.Endorsed by WJEC, this full-colour Student Unit Guide provides ideal preparation for your unit exam:Feel confident you understand the unit: each guide comprehensively covers the unit content and includes topic summaries, knowledge check questions and a reference indexGet to grips with the exam requirements: the specific skills on which you will be tested are explored and explainedAnalyse exam-style questions: graded student responses will help you focus on areas where you can improve your exam technique and performance
WJEC Biology Student Guide 1: Basic biochemistry and cell organisation
by Isobel Rollitt James Dan FoulderWritten by experienced teacher Dan Foulder, this Student Guide for Biology:- Identifies the key content you need to know with a concise summary of topics examined in the AS and A-level specifications- Enables you to measure your understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions, with answers at the end of the guide- Helps you to improve your exam technique with sample answers to exam-style questions- Develops your independent learning skills with content you can use for further study and research
WJEC Biology Student Guide 2: Biodiversity and physiology of body systems
by Andy ClarkeWritten by experienced teacher Andy Clarke, this Student Guide for Biology:- Identifies the key content you need to know with a concise summary of topics examined in the AS and A-level specifications- Enables you to measure your understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions, with answers at the end of the guide- Helps you to improve your exam technique with sample answers to exam-style questions- Develops your independent learning skills with content you can use for further study and research
WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology
by Chris Walker Ian Fawcett Dan Hughes Andy Knight Jennifer Tilley Jacqui HowellsExam board: WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSESubject: Design & TechnologyFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Reinforce classroom learning and boost students' understanding of all materials with this textbook written for the WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Design & Technology specification.Written by leading D&T experts, this textbook will build your students' knowledge of the core principles, help to develop their designing and making skills and provide them with the opportunity to make sure they are ready to tackle both parts of the assessment. - Helps students clearly understand the core principles of all materials and general concepts of designing and making, as well as build their knowledge, understanding and skills for one material or system in more depth- Hones students' mathematical and scientific ability so they don't miss out on the easy marks- Features practice questions in the style of the written exam to make sure students are confident to tackle the written element of the assessment- Inspires and motivates students with stretch and challenge: activities designed to challenge the more able learners and to ensure progression to A-level
WJEC GCSE Applied Science: Single and Double Award
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian Schmit Sam HolymanDevelop students' understanding of Applied Science with engaging content and support throughout the course, produced by a trusted author team and an established WJEC GCSE Science publisher.Students will be able to:- learn what they need to know, with content clearly signposted to support the WJEC GCSE Applied Science Single Award and Double Award qualifications, at both lower and higher tier - approach exams with confidence, by checking their understanding with Test yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful Chapter summaries- build their practical skills with support for all specified practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning- develop the core mathematical skills required by the course with worked examples throughout the book.
WJEC GCSE Applied Science: Single and Double Award
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian Schmit Sam HolymanDevelop students' understanding of Applied Science with engaging content and support throughout the course, produced by a trusted author team and an established WJEC GCSE Science publisher.Students will be able to:- learn what they need to know, with content clearly signposted to support the WJEC GCSE Applied Science Single Award and Double Award qualifications, at both lower and higher tier - approach exams with confidence, by checking their understanding with Test yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful Chapter summaries- build their practical skills with support for all specified practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning- develop the core mathematical skills required by the course with worked examples throughout the book.
WJEC GCSE Biology
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitPart of the WJEC endorsement process. Develop your scientific thinking and practical skills with resources that stretch and challenge all levels within the new curriculum produced by a trusted author team and the established WJEC GCSE Science publisher. - Prepare students to approach exams confidently with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries.- Provide support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working scientifically requirements of the new specification with opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Suitable to support the WJEC GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification
WJEC GCSE Biology
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitExam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Welsh edition.Develop your scientific thinking and practical skills with resources that stretch and challenge all levels within the new curriculum produced by a trusted author team and the established WJEC GCSE Science publisher. - Prepare students to approach exams confidently with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries.- Provide support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working scientifically requirements of the new specification with opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Supports separate science Biology and also suitable to support the WJEC GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification.
WJEC GCSE Chemistry
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitEndorsed by WJEC Develop your students' scientific thinking and practical skills with resources that stretch and challenge all levels within the new curriculum produced by a trusted author team and the established WJEC GCSE Science publisher. - Prepare students to approach exams confidently with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries. - Provide support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working scientifically requirements of the new specification with opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Support separate science Biology and also suitable to support the WJEC GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification
WJEC GCSE Chemistry
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitExam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Welsh edition.Expand and challenge your students' knowledge and understanding of Chemistry with this textbook that guides students through each topic within the new curriculum; produced by a trusted author team and the established WJEC GCSE Science publisher. - Test understanding and reinforce learning with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries.- Provide support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working scientifically requirements of the new specification with opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Supports the separate sciene Chemisrty and is also suitable to support the WJEC GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification.
WJEC GCSE Design and Technology
by Chris Walker Ian Fawcett Dan Hughes Andy Knight Jennifer Tilley Jacqui HowellsExam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: Design and TechnologyFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Reinforce classroom learning and boost students' understanding of their chosen area of design and technology with this textbook written for the WJEC GCSE Design & Technology specification for Wales.Written by leading D&T experts, this textbook will build your students' knowledge of the core principles, help to develop their designing and making skills and provide them with the opportunity to make sure they are ready to tackle both parts of the assessment. - Helps students clearly understand the core knowledge, understanding and skills and general concepts of designing and making, as well as build their knowledge, understanding and skills of either Engineering Design, Fashion and Textiles or Product Design in more depth- Hones students' mathematical and scientific ability so they don't miss out on the easy marks- Features practice questions in the style of the written exam to make sure students are confident to tackle the written element of the assessment- Inspires and motivates students with stretch and challenge: activities designed to challenge the more able learners and to ensure progression to A-level
WJEC GCSE Physics
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitExam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Welsh edition. Help students to apply and develop their knowledge and understanding of Physics with this textbook that builds mathematical skills, provides practical assessment guidance and support for all the required practicals. - Prepare students to approach exams confidently with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries.- Provide support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working scientifically requirements of the new specification with opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Supports the separate science Physics and can be used for the WJEC GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification.
WJEC GCSE Physics
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitPart of the WJEC endorsement process. Help students to apply and develop their knowledge and understanding of Physics with this textbook that builds mathematical skills, provides practical assessment guidance and support for all the required practicals. - Prepare students to approach exams confidently with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries.- Provide support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working scientifically requirements of the new specification with opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Suitable to support the WJEC GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification.
WJEC GCSE Physics
by Jeremy Pollard Adrian SchmitExam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Welsh edition. Help students to apply and develop their knowledge and understanding of Physics with this textbook that builds mathematical skills, provides practical assessment guidance and support for all the required practicals. - Prepare students to approach exams confidently with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points, exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries.- Provide support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working scientifically requirements of the new specification with opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Supports the separate science Physics and can be used for the WJEC GCSE Science (Double Award) qualification.
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Biology Student Guide 3: Energy, homeostasis and the environment
by Andy ClarkeWritten by experienced examiner Andy Clarke, this Student Guide for Biology:-Identifies the key content you need to know with a concise summary of topics examined in the A-level specifications-Enables you to measure your understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions, with answers at the end of the guide-Helps you to improve your exam technique with sample answers to exam-style questions-Develops your independent learning skills with content you can use for further study and research
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Year 2 Biology Student Guide: Energy, homeostasis and the environment
by Andy ClarkeExam Board: WJEC, EduqasLevel: A-levelSubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: Summer 2017Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help your students target higher grades.Written by experienced teacher Andy Clarke, our Student Guides are divided into two key sections, content guidance and sample questions and answers.Content guidance will:- Develop students' understanding of key concepts and terminology; this guide covers WJEC A-level Unit 3; Eduqas A-level Component 1 and Component 3.- Consolidate students' knowledge with 'knowledge check questions' at the end of each topic and answers in the back of the book.Sample questions and answers will:- Build students' understanding of the different question types, so they can approach each question with confidence.- Enable students to target top grades with sample answers and commentary explaining exactly why marks have been awarded.