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Advanced High School Biology in an Era of Rapid Change: A Summary of the Biology Panel Report from the NRC Committee on Programs for Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in American High Schools

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Wood, William B. – Cell Biology Education, 2002

A recently released National Research Council (NRC) report, "Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools", evaluated and recommended changes in the Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and other advanced secondary school science programs. As part of this study,…

Descriptors: High Schools, Biology, Secondary School Science, Science Education

New Directions in Science Teaching: Human Genetics Education.

Mertens, Thomas R. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983

The range, complexity, and rapid increase of controversial knowledge about human genetics require that students be taught the biomedical facts and ethical dilemmas. Human genetics education thus provides an excellent opportunity for increasing scientific literacy generally. (PB)

Descriptors: Biology, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education