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Direct linkNelson, Charles; Ponder, Jennifer – Science and Children, 2010
The day the Turtle Girls received Montel's adoption papers, piercing screams ricocheted across the school grounds instantaneously and simultaneously--in that moment, each student felt the joy of civic stewardship. Read on to find out how a visit to The Turtle Hospital inspired a group of elementary students to create a club devoted to supporting…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction, Ecology
Rawson, Richard E.; Dispensa, Marilyn E.; Goldstein, Richard E.; Nicholson, Kimberley W.; Vidal, Noni Korf – Advances in Physiology Education, 2009
The course "Management of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders" is an applied physiology course taught using lectures and paper-based cases. The course approaches fluid therapy from both basic science and clinical perspectives. While paper cases provide a basis for application of basic science concepts, they lack key components of genuine clinical…
Descriptors: Physiology, Mechanics (Physics), Therapy, Technology
Peer reviewedEdmondson, Katherine M. – Academic Medicine, 1994
Concept maps are used at the Cornell University (New York) college of veterinary medicine for curriculum planning, particularly development of problem-based cases for classroom use. The maps help prioritize concepts, refine objectives and details, articulate links between aspects of a case, and support overall course design. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Boyce, Angela; Casey, Anne; Walsh, Gary – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2004
Courses in introductory biochemistry invariably encompass basic principles of enzymology, with reinforcement of lecture-based material in appropriate laboratory practicals. Students undertaking practical classes are more enthusiastic, and generally display improved performance, when the specific experiments undertaken show direct relevance to…
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Education
Birrenkott, Glenn; Bertrand, Jean A.; Bolt, Brian – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2005
Teaching animal sciences, like most agricultural disciplines, requires giving students hands-on learning opportunities in remote and often computer-unfriendly sites such as animal farms. How do faculty integrate laptop use into such an environment?
Descriptors: Sciences, Animals, Agricultural Education, Computers
Peer reviewedHolden, Constance – Science, 1990
Discussed is the movement against the use of dissections in science laboratories. Examples of protests across the United States are included. Compared is the plight of using animals in a biology classroom and the demise of the teaching of evolution in some areas. (KR)
Descriptors: Animal Facilities, Animals, Biology, College Science
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This January 7, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "College Presidents Must Take Charge of College Sports" (Cowen, Scott…
Descriptors: College Presidents, College Athletics, College Students, Military Service
