BrainWaves is a Next Generation Science Standards-aligned neuroscience curriculum that allows high school students to develop and test original research questions related to how their brain helps them learn and form new memories. This article discusses the benefits and challenges associated with conducting authentic research in the high school…

Instructors at rural, two-year institutions have many insights that can inform biology instruction at other colleges to promote rural students' success in the sciences. We present four principles, derived from three case studies of experienced rural instructors, to consider when teaching rural students. These include connecting to students' lives,…

Describes the revision of a college biology sequence, and outlines the content of some courses in the core. (AL)

In 2000, Lerner published a study sponsored by the Fordham Foundation comparing state standards regarding the teaching of evolution. He reviewed standards from 49 states and the District of Columbia, and graded the standards based on their treatment of evolution. Indiana and nine other states received a grade of A ("very good or…

Discusses the nature of environmental education and identifies five major themes common to most environmental teaching materials. Advocates the need for a unifying theme in environmental education, and suggests that the discipline should be conceptualized around a model of decision-making.'' (JR)

Describes the development of a science program in a New York high school to make the study of science more humanistic. (RH)

Describes a high school botany course in which the students must collect plant specimens, prepare herbarium cards and identify the specimens. (LS)

Describes a high school biology program based on student investigations. The comparative study of different topics in plants and animals is stressed. First phase of the course centers around relationships between the ecosphere and the individual; the second phase considers the molecules and the individual. (PS)

Described is an action-learning secondary level biology course which combines science, English, and social studies. Guidelines for selecting topics to be presented and three detailed examples of topics that have been included in past courses are presented. (SL)

Describes a high school biology program based on the use of research papers, student interest areas, and selected topics. Time is provided for group work and individualization of instruction. (PS)

Emphasizes the need to include courses of human biology in the science curriculum. (SL)

Described is a two year, seven unit, interdisciplinary secondary biomedical program designed for students interested in pursuing health-related careers. (SL)

Presented is a discussion of the need to include human evolution, natural selection, and integrated science and social studies in the modern science curriculum. (SL)