The creation/evolution controversy can be best thought of as a contest over control of a portion of educational policy. Scientists do not dispute the right of fundamentalist Christians to believe that Genesis is a history and a science textbook. The difficulty arises when fundamentalists seek to bring their sectarian religious faith into biology…

This circular tells how and where to collect insects; how to kill, preserve, and display them; and what equipment is needed. In addition, descriptions and illustrations of all twenty-eight orders of insects are given. This booklet is written mainly for 4-H Club members and high school students but will be useful to anyone who wishes to collect and…

The stated purpose of this resource guide is to entice teachers to explore ecological aspects of coastal awareness. Discussions describe different characteristics of the coast such as: (1) waves, currents, and tides; (2) sandy beaches; (3) rocky shores; (4) estuaries; and (5) marshes. These discussions present some of the physical processes that…

This guide is designed to assist teachers in involving students in individual or small group laboratory investigative experiences in the life sciences. Each of the 22 experiments contains a prelab and postlab section for teachers and a detailed procedures section for students. (Author/CO)

This document provides a detailed outline of performance objectives and test items for an introductory secondary level life science course. (SL)

This is one in a series of SMSG supplementary and enrichment pamphlets for high school students. This series is designed to make material for the study of topics of special interest to students readily accessible in classroom quantity. Topics covered include the simplest version of the growth of a single population, a more realistic model of one…

This publication represents a model for the Natural Science Education Curriculum for grades nine through twelve in Delaware's schools. This guide is meant to serve as a minimal standard for natural science education, but at the same time strives for maximum output of the natural science program. The guide is based on the processes of science…

In this study, the first three of a panel-judged list of important biology concepts were utilized to determine their mastery level in 75 eighth-graders. The instrument, designed to measure the level of mastery, was based on Frayer's model measuring total, classificatory, and formal concept attainment according to Klausmeier. It was found that the…

This unit is a part of a series of materials produced in a project to develop locally applicable class, lab, and field materials in ecology and social studies for Guam junior and senior high schools. While the materials were designed for Guam, many of the activities can be adapted to other localities. This unit covers ecological factors involving…

Discusses techniques for teaching science and science concepts (including the role concept), learning contrasts, biology in the press, social responsibility, and development of thinking in students. (SL)

Describes techniques for collecting and recognizing adult mosquitoes. Discusses the six genera of British mosquitoes and provides a key for their identification. (CW)

Reviews major developments in areas that are at the cutting edge of biological research. Areas include: human anti-cancer gene, recombinant DNA techniques for the detection of Huntington disease carriers, and marine biology. (CW)

Presents a laboratory exercise suitable for advanced placement biology or chemistry classes. Discusses the theoretical approach, preparation and standardization of reagents, and results. Emphasizes standard analytical procedure and chelometric titration. (CW)

Introduces a life science classroom activity for developing a knowledge of the human skeletal system, environmental poisoning, and bone growth pattern. Provides the situation, an organizational flow chart, relevant information materials, and directions. (YP)