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Peer reviewedFroelich, Adrienne – Bioscience, 2003
Discusses dilemmas that biologists face since fear of bioterrorism has increased. Points out the need for definitions for terms such as "sensitive" and policies that reflect the dual nature of biological research. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Biotechnology, Higher Education, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedKimmerer, Robin Wall – Bioscience, 2002
Traditional ecological knowledge has value not only for the wealth of biological information it contains but also for the cultural framework of respect, reciprocity, and responsibility in which it is embedded. (Contains 48 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedDemastes, Sherry; Wandersee, James H. – Bioscience, 1992
Examines the proposed definition of biological literacy as the understanding of a small number of pervasive biological principles appropriate to making informed personal and societal decisions. Utilizes the content of a major daily newspaper to adjust biology instruction to focus on this notion of biological literacy. Discusses benefits and…
Descriptors: Biology, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation
