NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Bokor, Julie; Darwiche, Houda; Joseph, Drew – American Biology Teacher, 2015
Using Pompe disease as a context affords the opportunity for students to consider multiple biological concepts and embraces the Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Ideas Structure and Function (LS1.A) and Inheritance of Traits (LS3.A) as well as Crosscutting Concepts Structure and Function and Cause and Effect. These crosscutting…
Descriptors: Simulation, Diseases, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Connally, Jim – American Biology Teacher, 1978
Describes an outdoor food web simulation in which 14 students role play different animals in an ecosystem. Procedures are given and sample task cards included. (MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Coble, Charles R.; Hounshell, Paul B. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Points out the value of using educational games as an instructional strategy and discusses different game formats using science examples. Identifies general characteristics of simulation games and presents as an example "Little Lake," a role playing game for grades 7-12 on population growth. (DC)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education