The article explores the debate of teaching creation in the public schools, what each group claims, the issues they overlook or neglect, why, and how educators can deal with the resulting confrontation and debate. Using evidence from the literature of each approach, the article suggests flaws in the logic of all three. (NQA)

Summarizes the views of Ernst Mayr on the controversy over evolution which exists between physical scientists and biologists. Discusses the uniqueness of individuals, work by population geneticists and mathematical geneticists, complexity in nature, rates of change, modes of change, and the need to ask "why". (DC)

Use of a classification system in teaching biology is presented as a concept aiding students' understanding of the diversity of plants and animals. The principles of classification are summarized and six learning strategies are given to show relationships among groups. (CM)

Focuses on the main naturally occurring ways in which compounds of carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur enter or leave the atmosphere. (Author/SA)

The historical basis for the application of basic and medical sciences in the dental curriculum is presented. Current issues are examined and future perspectives in applying biological sciences to clinical dentistry are explored. Some ideas for consideration in developing a more responsive curriculum are provided. (MLW)

Discusses immunological methods used to demonstrate or verify relationships between species of animals. (HM)

Examines the relationships between self-concept and achievement in students studying genetics. Also examined were differences in self-concept and achievement between men and women and between science majors and nonscience majors. (CS)

Presents the following three biology notes: (1) a low cost variable temperature incubator; (2) projects on the ecology of freshwater mussels (Unionidae); and (3) studies on urease. (HM)

Discussed is the predator-prey relationship between the moose and the wolves, and the added effect of human exploitations on this relationship. Described is the moose behavior at the population and system levels resulting from the predation pressures on them by the wolves and human exploitation. (DS)

Recommendations are made for handling and growth of Beneckea natriegens, a rapidly growing, nonpathogenic marine bacterium which can be used with advantage to replace Escherichia coli in many undergraduate microbiology experiments. Examples of experiments and the potential value of this organism as a subject for student research projects are…

A volunteer for an Earthwatch research project describes experiences in Nepal. (JD)

Describes how concept maps can be used in biology teaching. Concept maps for genetics and ecology are presented as a model. How to use these maps as curricular and instructional tools and as a means of evaluation is also included. (HM)

Describes the National Assessment of Educational Progress program that makes assessments of public knowledge of science. Previous assessments were conducted during the 1969-70 and 1972-73 school years. Nine science categories will be assessed including biology, physical science, and earth science. (SL) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt…

Describes an exercise that extends the actual determination of the amino acid sequence of a simple dipeptide to the theoretical determination of the complete primary structure of a larger polypeptide. Includes diagrams of display cards and duplicated sheets used in the theoretical portion of the exercise. (CS)

Proposes a design for a life science curriculum following the National Research Council National Science Education Standards. The overarching theme is that science as inquiry should be recognized as a basic and controlling principle in the ultimate organization and experiences in students' science education. Six-week units include Matter, Energy,…