Each topic unit begins with a motivating introduction, followed by observation, investigation, experimentation, and work orders, for example, for experimenting or working in a group. Well-illustrated texts convey basic knowledge. Pages on methods inform about biological working methods, while outlooks present current fields of application. Each chapter closes with "Test yourself!" for self-control (solutions in the appendix).

This series edition is tailored to the current curriculum and is ideally suited to teaching the competence areas of applying specialized knowledge, gaining knowledge, communicating, and evaluating. Each topic unit begins with a motivating introduction, followed by observing, examining, and experimenting with work orders, for example, for experimenting or working in a group. Communicate well-illustrated texts.