Let's Review Regents: Life Science: Biology, 1st Edition - (Barron's New York Regents) by Barron's Educational Series & Gregory Scott Hunter

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Barron's Let's Review: Life Science Biology gives students the comprehensive content review, step-by-step explanations, and Regents-style practice they need to succeed on the updated Regents Examination in Life Science: Biology--fully aligned with New York State's latest learning standards.

This new edition reflects the 2025 exam format and features:

• One recent Regents question set, modeled in the new cluster-based format, with answer explanations that clarify correct and incorrect choices
• Teacher support tools, including guidelines for building instruction around New York's revised science standards

Two in-depth study units provide a clear and accessible review of essential biology content:

• Unit One explains the process of scientific inquiry, including how students observe, model, and explain real-world biological phenomena, with emphasis on science and engineering practices used in labs and data interpretation
• Unit Two covers core biological topics such as:
  • Cell structure and function
  • Biochemistry of living organisms
  • Genetics and heredity
  • Ecology and human impact on ecosystems
  • Evolution and biodiversity
  • Energy flow and matter cycling in organisms and ecosystems

Throughout the book, content is connected to the three dimensions of science learning:

• Science and Engineering Practices (skills used to investigate and explain science)
• Core Ideas in Life Science (the most important concepts to know)
• Crosscutting Concepts (themes that link ideas across topics and units)

Designed as a supportive companion to classroom learning or a standalone Regents review tool, Let's Review: Life Science Biology helps students build deep understanding--and readiness for the 2025 Regents Biology exam.

About the Author

About the Author
Mr. Hunter's education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; a Master of Arts degree in History and Philosophy of Education from the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY; and additional 30+ graduate hours in Biological Sciences and Educational Administration from the College of Saint Rose and/or the State University of New York at Albany.
His professional experience includes twelve (12) years as a teacher of Biology, Chemistry, and General Science in the Schodack Central School District, Castleton, NY, while concurrently serving as Consultant to the New York State Education Department Bureaus of Science Education and Test Development; fifteen (15) years as School Business Administrator in the Schodack Central School District; four (4) years as Superintendent of Schools in the Mexico Academy and Central School District, Mexico, NY; and three (3) years as Superintendent of Schools in the Chatham Central School District, Chatham, NY.
He has also served on panels and/or made presentations on such topics as arts in education, long-range school district financial planning, school and school district leadership, and the transition of school business official to chief school officer. He is the author of Barron's Let's Review Biology - The Living Environment and co-author of Barron's Regents Exams and Answers - Biology. He is also author or co-author of New York State science syllabi, education journal articles, and professional studies of individual school district and BOCES operations.

About the Publisher
Many great things begin with a tiny spark, and for Manuel H. Barron that spark came from a mimeograph machine in the basement of his Brooklyn, NY, bookstore in the late 1930s. People from the community asked Mr. Barron for books to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron created his own study guides.

Now, more than 80 years later, Barron's continues to help millions of learners worldwide prepare for their next steps. With offerings from pre-college prep to world language guides and professional certification exams, Barron's wants to be part of your success story no matter what learning path you're on. You can trust Barron's to provide exceptional products created only by top experts with years of experience in education. From generation to generation, our mission remains the same: Learn, grow, and succeed with Barron's throughout your life-long learning journey.