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Reddy, Christopher – American Biology Teacher, 2014
Interactive television is a type of distance education that uses streaming audio and video technology for real-time student-teacher interaction. Here, I discuss the design and logistics for developing a high school laboratory-based science course taught to students at a distance using interactive technologies. The goal is to share a successful…
Descriptors: Science Education, Distance Education, Synchronous Communication, Television
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Rascati, Ralph J. – American Biology Teacher, 2002
Describes a paternity simulation experiment with two situations. Uses ABO blood group analysis and horizontal agarose electrophoresis to identify the biological fathers. (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Safety
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Mandt, Douglas K. – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Discusses the changes that schools will have to make to ensure that all lab exercises are done in compliance with the new chemical hygiene law. Two tables are included: (1) Chemical Hygiene Compliance; and (2) Duties of a Chemical Hygiene Officer. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Federal Legislation, Laboratory Safety, School Law
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Woolverton, Christopher J.; Liliestedt, Jerry – American Biology Teacher, 1999
Describes an experimental procedure that can be used to determine the potential bacterial contamination of stagnant water in emergency laboratory eyewash bottles. Contains 11 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experiments
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Vetter, Edwin A. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Provides a set of guidelines for infection control of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and the serum hepatitis viruses during blood typing procedures. Emphasizes that disposal of blood contaminated materials should comply with local health department recommendations. (RT)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Biology, College Science, Communicable Diseases
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Bazler, Judith A.; Roberts, Renee – American Biology Teacher, 1993
Discusses physical disabilities and laws for "mainstreaming." Presents a checklist for classroom safety for the physically disabled. (PR)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), College Science, High Schools, Higher Education
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Rankin, W. T. – American Biology Teacher, 2000
Describes the Alabama Science in Motion Program (ASIM) which provides hands-on science laboratories to high school students. Discusses the benefits of the program for host teachers and its impact on students and preservice teachers. (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Hands on Science, High Schools
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Grafton, Thurman S. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
The use of live animals in the secondary school laboratory is discussed along with suggestions for increasing the use of live animals and challenges to those teachers who restrict this use. (SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Biological Sciences, Educational Resources