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Schopler, Eric – 1990
This paper reviews the evidence for various biological mechanisms in autism and discusses implications of these mechanisms for treatment. A brief introductory discussion examines the history of research on autism. Then the literature is reviewed and treatment implications are drawn for the following biological mechanisms: genetic disorders;…
Descriptors: Autism, Biological Influences, Etiology, Genetics
Peer reviewedKnapp, Paul A.; Thompson, James M. – Journal of Geography, 1994
States that teaching the concepts of evolution to secondary school and college students is difficult. Presents a playing card game-based simulation that teaches the complex idea of natural selection in a simple, nonthreatening way. Includes three figures, one table, and step-by-step instructional procedures. (CFR)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Biology, Educational Strategies, Evolution
Peer reviewedBortone, Stephen A. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
Presents a model for teaching the principles of evolution. The model presents three major factors that direct changes and affect an individual's fitness. Uses and adaptations of the model are suggested. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Biology, College Science, Evolution
Peer reviewedRosenthal, Dorothy B. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
Presents a method for teaching high school students about evolution at the genus level as well as at higher taxons. Activities for a laboratory project and laboratory techniques are described. (SA)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Ecology, Entomology, Evolution
Peer reviewedMatthews, Stephen A.; And Others – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1995
Presents seven brief papers reflecting workshops given at the 1994 Meeting of the Association of American Geographers. Each workshop presented a teaching module concerning issues in medical geography. Methodological issues included interpretations of vital statistics and epidemiological diffusion. Theoretical issues included womens' health data…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Curriculum Development, Data Interpretation, Educational Change
National Park Service (Dept. of Interior), Washington, DC. – 1990
The environmental education curriculum in this package emphasizes biological diversity. The curriculum contains 10 units--each dealing with a specific concept relating to biological diversity. Each unit contains hands-on activities designed to make children aware of the importance of maintaining a biologically diverse world. Some activities are…
Descriptors: Biodiversity, Biological Influences, Biology, Conservation Education
Download full textAlberta Learning, Edmonton. – 2000
This resource manual is designed to assist Alberta teachers in the identification and education of students with emotional disorders and/or mental illnesses. It takes a comprehensive look at six emotional disorders. The first section focuses on eating disorders. It describes the characteristics and symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa,…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Anxiety, Behavior Disorders
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Direction de l'education francaise. – 2000
This resource manual, in French, is designed to assist Alberta teachers in the identification and education of students with emotional disorders and/or mental illnesses. It takes a comprehensive look at six emotional disorders. The first section focuses on eating disorders. It describes the characteristics and symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Anxiety, Behavior Disorders
