The thematic approach encourages depth of coverage rather than breadth and, with its emphasis on humans, the text presents biology in a context that will be relevant to students' lifelong learning. In one controlled study that assessed biological knowledge with an independent, objective exam, students using A Human Approach outperformed those using a traditional curriculum. With A Human Approach , BSCS has demonstrated that it is possible to shift from an encyclopedic curriculum to one in which biological concepts are presented in a unified format. For students interested in a career in science, the text's flexible instructional model supports self-pacing and opportunities for additional content and enrichment. For more information, see Distributors of BSCS Programs .
Biological content is linked to six major concepts, each of which forms the core of one unit.
Unlike most biology texts, you can teach the entire 16-chapter program in one year because we stress depth of understanding over breadth. For more, see the Table of Contents . Students learn science by doing science, focusing both on the abilities and understandings of inquiry , the dominant instructional and learning theme. A list of frequently asked questions about the program. We rely on our colleagues to help us make future editions of BSCS curricula the best they can be.