Recounts events leading to the existence of an organization for biology teachers. Cites data on the status of biology teaching in the United States. States that the association has been concerned with accuracy of course content, facilities, curriculum, instruction, and teacher preparation. (RT)

Presents a historical perspective of the association. Discusses issues, concerns, and accomplishments during the years of existence. Lists articles most frequently appearing in "The American Biology Teacher," major concerns which were reported as research, and major concerns of the scientific community. (RT)

Discusses the emergence of the biology curriculum which replaced physiology, zoology, and botany in high school science courses and supplanted an early form of general science known as natural history. (RT)

Described is a method of teaching introductory college biology that utilizes original research papers. Course materials facilitate student understanding of biologists as people and understanding methods used by scientists to uncover new knowledge. (EB)

Suggests ways of and reasons for making high school biology courses more exciting and relevant to students. (MR)

Describes an individualized exercise designed to acquaint students with the influence of biological sciences on culture, economics, politics, and social systems. The exercise requires student investigation and reporting on a socially controversial science related subject. (SL)

Described are science activities for monitoring bird migrations. (SL)

Discusses the advantages of using reptiles in biology and elementary school classes, describes demonstration techniques used by the author, and suggests some student activities using reptiles, especially snakes and lizards. (AL)

Authors assert that biology teaching should be treated more as a science based on questions, possible explanations, and tests for determining the validity of explanations that are formulated. Provides a list of criteria for exemplary teaching and contrasts them with traditional science teaching. Presents information on Science/Technology/Society…

Discussed and questioned is the credibility of the widely-held view concerning the role of impartiality and crucial experiments in science as exemplified by the 18th century controversy between Spallanzani and Needham. Science teachers are cautioned to remember that performing investigations and conducting experiments are tasks not entirely devoid…

Discusses the uses of science fiction in the biology classroom. Included is a bibliography of biological science fiction classified according to topic. (BB)

Two laboratory investigations are described: (1) staining chromosomes in root tips and (2) demonstrating pollen tube growth. (LS)

Describes laboratory exercises with chickens selecting their food from dyed and natural corn kernels as a method of demonstrating natural selection. The procedure is based on the fact that organisms that blend into their surroundings escape predation. (BR)