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Cochran, Philip A. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Describes modifications and procedures needed for parasitic lampreys to be kept in a closed system. Presents information dealing with obtaining the organisms, tank modifications, temperature, feeding, disease prevention, and animal welfare. A discussion is included. (RT)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, College Science, Culturing Techniques
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Bernhart, David M; And Others – Bioscience, 1991
Reports on experimental comparisons between the leopard frog, currently captured for laboratory use, and the African clawed frog, raised specifically for research. Except for the increased longevity of isolated nerve axons in the clawed frog, no other significant differences were established. Recommends laboratory use of clawed frogs as…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biology, Conservation (Environment), Dissection
Bell, Beverley; And Others – 1981
Four papers to be used in conjunction with video-tapes developed by the Learning in Science Project are presented. Topic areas of the papers focus on: (1) animals; (2) electric current; (3) force; and (4) science activities. The first paper presents transcripts of class discussions focusing on the scientific meaning of the word animal. The second…
Descriptors: Animals, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development
Boe, Robyn; And Others – 1981
Many students, even after formal science instruction, have not developed a scientifically acceptable concept of "living,""animal," or "plant." Therefore, as part of the action-research phase of the Learning in Science Project, a working group was formed to explore (with teachers) some possible strategies aimed at…
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Cognitive Processes, Comprehension
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Standards Branch. – 1997
With this Career and Technology Studies (CTS) curriculum guide, secondary students in Alberta can do the following: develop skills that can be applied in their daily lives; refine career-planning skills; develop technology-related skills in agriculture; enhance employability skills, especially in foods; and apply and reinforce learning developed…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Occupations, Agricultural Production, Agricultural Skills
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Center for Instructional Development and Services. – 1990
This packet contains a program guide and Career Merit Achievement Plan (Career MAP) for the implementation of an agricultural production program in Florida secondary and postsecondary schools. The program guide describes the program content and structure, provides a program description, lists job titles under the program, and includes a curriculum…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Animal Husbandry, Articulation (Education), Behavioral Objectives
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Center for Instructional Development and Services. – 1991
This packet contains a program guide and Career Merit Achievement Plan (Career MAP) for the implementation of an agritechnology program in Florida secondary and postsecondary schools. The program guide describes the program content and structure, provides a program description, lists job titles under the program, and includes a curriculum…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Production, Animal Husbandry, Articulation (Education)