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Direct linkBeaumont, Ellen S.; Rowe, Graham; Mikhaylov, Natalie S. – Bioscience Education, 2012
We describe a classroom exercise to allow students to explore foraging strategies in higher vertebrates. The exercise includes an initial interactive session in which students act as predators and are guided through foraging simulations, and a subsequent student-led session where classmates are employed as experimental subjects. Students rated the…
Descriptors: Ecology, Biology, Inquiry, Experiments
Peer reviewedBiggs, Alton L. – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Several examples of coevolution which can be used in biology classes are presented. Discussed are evolutionary processes in general, giant cacti, and reptile and cacti association. The effects of human interference are briefly described. (CW)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Botany, College Science
Peer reviewedHansen, Peter H. – Environmentalist, 1995
Describes environmental projects completed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students in Bangkok, Venice, and Guayaquil as part of a program studying the interaction of science or technology and society. The lessons provide a model for environmental education at other institutions. These interdisciplinary projects promote environmental awareness…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Ecology, Engineering Education, Environmental Education
Download full textMachonis, Peter A., Ed. – National Collegiate Honors Council, 2008
This monograph presents in some detail the ways in which Faculty Institutes--professional development opportunities where instructors immerse themselves in site-specific learning activities exactly as students would, though only for several days--allow participants to acquire the skill to design such adventures elsewhere for their own students.…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Thinking Skills, Faculty Development, Learning Activities
Palmer, Janet – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
In May 1984, Ecuador contacted an American agency that provides assistance to developing countries, and requested that a consultant in computer education be sent to help establish a computer education program in one of its schools. The experiences and observations of this consultant are provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHerreid, Clyde Freeman – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Explains the steps necessary to write a case study. Illustrates the development of a case study for a freshman Evolutionary Biology class. (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Problem Based Learning, Science Education
Peer reviewedTaylor, Josie; Sumner, Tamara; Law, Andrew – Journal of Educational Media, 1997
Describes a layered analytical framework for discussing design and educational issues that can be shared by the many different stakeholders involved in educational multimedia design and deployment. Illustrates the framework using a detailed analysis of the Galapagos Pilot project of the Open University science faculty which examines the processes…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Design Preferences, Educational Media, Higher Education
