Carissa Kelly graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science. She spent 12 years in pathology in a range of departments including microbiology, biochemistry and veterinary medicine. Additionally, she was the research and development scientist in the molecular biology department and developed new diagnostic tests for human and animal disease using the latest molecular biology techniques. Since completing a Master of Teaching, Carissa has been teaching VCE Science at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School. In 2018, she led a student group to Indonesia where they learnt about the challenges facing the local environment and planted trees in the rainforest to help combat deforestation. She is currently the Head of Science at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar and a former VCAA assessor.
Stacey Martin began her teaching career with CSIRO Education after developing a love for teaching while working as a naturalist on The Great Barrier Reef. On completing her teaching qualification, she moved to the Scottish Highlands and taught A-Level Biology at Gordonstoun School for five years. Since moving back to Melbourne, Stacey has taught at Haileybury College, taking part in International Educational trips including visiting the Manatees in Florida, USA. She until 2021 she taught VCE Biology at Korowa Anglican Girls School and is a current VCAA assessor for Biology.
Complete sequential coverage of the essential examinable content listed in the VCE Biology 2022 Study Design and VCAA Biology FAQ updates
Area of Study summaries at the start of each chapter that highlight essential key knowledge
Glossaries of key terms for easy revision
Concept maps to provide visual overviews of how key knowledge in each area of study is connected
Comprehensive key knowledge summaries
Digital flash cards to help recall
Includes hints on how to avoid common mistakes within the VCE Biology exam and showcases what examiners are looking for in answers