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Direct linkWare, Mallory; Sampson, Christie; Lann, Delaney; Linard, Erica; Chance, Lauren Garcia – American Biology Teacher, 2019
Hands-on learning is a highly effective teaching method for topics in STEM disciplines. Unfortunately, environmental science teachers sometimes lack the tools to engage their students in hands-on experimentation in real-world research outside of the classroom. Partnerships between science professionals and teachers can help address this disparity,…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation
Reddy, Christopher – American Biology Teacher, 2014
Interactive television is a type of distance education that uses streaming audio and video technology for real-time student-teacher interaction. Here, I discuss the design and logistics for developing a high school laboratory-based science course taught to students at a distance using interactive technologies. The goal is to share a successful…
Descriptors: Science Education, Distance Education, Synchronous Communication, Television
Cwikla, Julie; Lasalle, Mark; Wilner, Sybil – American Biology Teacher, 2009
Project WetKids (www.projectwetkids.net) provides wetland, environmental, estuary, and watershed experiences with local scientists, engineers, and naturalists to Pascagoula, Mississippi students and their families. Extensive activities provide participants: (1) real world, locally relevant science-based events; (2) meaningful scientific…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Relevance (Education), Hands on Science, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedVredeveld, Ruth; Martin, Robin – American Biology Teacher, 1973
Students undertook a group project in collaboration with city officials to study garbage types in the community and possibilities of recycling solid wastes. Data collected from various sources revealed that public attitude was favorable for recycling efforts and that it was feasible economically. (PS)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Research, Industrialization
Peer reviewedBaumel, Howard B. – American Biology Teacher, 1977
The events leading up to the present polio vaccination procedures and policies are presented. This short history is then compared to the swine flu vaccination program. (MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Comparative Analysis, Immunization Programs, Medicine
Peer reviewedHaddow, Paula K. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Describes and evaluates a two-day workshop on human genetics for high school biology teachers which involved: (1) a series of lectures by professionals in medical genetics, ethics, and genetic counseling; (2) demonstrations; (3) question-and-answer sessions; (4) a curriculum packet; and (5) a follow-up bimonthly newsletter. (DC)
Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, High Schools, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedEdwards, Nancy J.; Cohen, Ellen J. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Describes and evaluates a health science career education program in which eighth- and ninth-grade minority students fulfill their science requirement by attending lecture and laboratory sessions at a Manhattan medical center and working individually with a professional. (DC)
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Grade 8, Grade 9
