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Zhang, Xiaorong – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2009
This article describes a new approach to teaching bioinformatics using "Arabidopsis" genetic sequences. Several open-ended and inquiry-based laboratory exercises have been designed to help students grasp key concepts and gain practical skills in bioinformatics, using "Arabidopsis" leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinase (LRR…
Descriptors: Genetics, Biology, Teaching Methods, Laboratory Experiments
National Anti-Vivisection Society, Chicago, IL. – 1994
In a number of states, students from kindergarten through high school have won the right to refuse to dissect or kill animals and the right to substitute an alternative project. This booklet was designed to help college science students take an ethical stand by refusing to participate in dissection exercises. The booklet begins with an overview of…
Descriptors: Anatomy, College Science, Dissection, Ethics
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Home Economics Curriculum Center. – 1983
Designed to enhance student knowledge of and skills in child guidance in group care settings, this manual provides 50 laboratory experiences for five units. Units cover foundations and assumptions (2 laboratory experiences), developmental factors (8), indirect guidance (14), direct guidance (14), and strategies (12). Each unit includes performance…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Children
Science Service, 2006
This publication presents changes and modifications for 2006-2007 to the "International Rules for Precollege Science Research: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs." It is written to guide fair directors, teachers, scientists, parents, and adult volunteers as they pursue their work of encouraging students to explore and investigate their…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Guidelines, Mentors, Laboratory Safety
Weigel, Margaret – 1980
Designed to acquaint students in grades 4-9 with aquatic plants and animals, this guide provides materials which can be used in preparation for field trips or laboratory work, for individual projects, as supplemental activities for a unit, or for learning center projects. Teacher background notes and an answer key for the student activites are…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Ecology, Entomology, Experiential Learning
Finch, Curtis R. – 1992
This 9-12 hour organizational simulation enables participants to assume responsibility for operating a fictional technical college serving 10,000 students by taking on the roles of 10 college officials (president, vice presidents, deans, and campus administrators). Based on interviews with 117 vocational education administrators and instructors…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Administration, College Presidents, Deans