Expanded ecology coverage on physical processes and global ecology provides additional emphasis on ecological concepts, while ensuring that content is integrated into the larger theme of evolution. Lead Author Melissa Michael guides the assessment team in refining and expanding our collection of thoughtful, well-curated assessments. Dr. Michael's role ensures a tight alignment between the assessments and the media and text. Visual Synthesis Figures and Online Maps on Cellular Communities, Viruses, and the Flow of Matter and Energy through Ecosystems allow students to explore connections between concepts through dynamic and interactive visualizations. A Rich Collection of In-class Activities provides active learning materials for instructors to use in a variety of settings. Improved LaunchPad functionality makes it easier to search and filter within our expansive collection of assessment questions.