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Levin, Ilya, Ed.; Tsybulsky, Dina, Ed. – IGI Global, 2017
The role of technology in educational settings has become increasingly prominent in recent years. When utilized effectively, these tools provide a higher quality of learning for students. "Optimizing STEM Education With Advanced ICTs and Simulations" is an innovative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the integration…
Descriptors: Information Technology, STEM Education, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry
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Lewis, Ricki – American Biology Teacher, 1996
Presents examples using biotechnology applications to clarify topics in genetics, such as DNA replication, gene segregation and polar bodies, multiple alleles, and antisense sequences. (MKR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Genetic Engineering, Genetics
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Karcher, Susan J. – American Biology Teacher, 1994
Bestows diagrams to describe common transformation methods and applications of these methods in biotechnology today. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Genetics, High Schools
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Sheerman, Suzanne – Journal of Biological Education, 1990
Reviewed are some of the techniques being used in plant biotechnology laboratories. Described are tissue culture and genetic manipulation. Advantages and disadvantages of this approach and ethics and public concern issues are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, College Science, Culturing Techniques
Atkins, John F.; Ellington, Andrew; Friedman, B. Ellen; Gesteland, Raymond F.; Noller, Harry F.; Pasquale, Stephen M.; Storey, Richard D.; Uhlenbeck, Olke C.; Weiner, Alan M. – 2000
This guide presents a module for college students on ribonucleic acid (RNA) and its role in biology. The module aims to integrate the latest research and its findings into college-level biology and provide an opportunity for students to understand biological processes. Four activities are presented: (1) "RNA Structure: Tapes to Shapes";…
Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Paolella, Mary Jane – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Presents a course outline for the study of biotechnology at the high school or college level. The outline includes definitions, a history, and the vocabulary of biotechnology. Presents a science experiment to analyze the effects of restriction enzymes on DNA. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Biotechnology, Course Descriptions, Definitions
Camp, Carole Ann, Ed. – 1995
This booklet, one of six in the Living Things Science series, presents activities about heredity and genetics which address basic "Benchmarks" suggested by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for the Living Environment for grades 3-5. Contents include background information, vocabulary (in English and Spanish),…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, DNA, Elementary Education, Genetics
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Kramer, David C. – Science and Children, 1986
Provides background information for teachers on the physical and physiological characteristics of fruit flies. Explains their role and function in the study of heredity. Upholds their value as a manageable and safe laboratory animal. (ML)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Elementary Secondary Education, Genetics
Smith, Mike U. – 1985
Both teachers and students alike acknowledge that genetics and genetics problem-solving are extremely difficult to learn and to teach. Therefore, a number of recommendations for teaching college genetics are offered. Although few of these ideas have as yet been tested in controlled experiments, they are supported by research and experience and may…
Descriptors: College Science, Genetics, Higher Education, Problem Solving
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Inchley, C. J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Discusses recent advances in the study of mammalian immunology. Explains the roles of two families of lymphocytes, the B cells and T cells. Also examines evolutionary mechanisms related to the immune system. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Genetics, Higher Education
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Montelone, Beth A.; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1995
Descriptors: Biology, DNA, Genetic Engineering, High Schools
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Fox, Marty – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1996
Describes a classroom exercise that uses a letter from Max Delbruck to George Beadle to stimulate interest in the mechanics of a nonoverlapping comma-free code. Enables students to participate in the rich history of molecular biology and illustrates to them that scientists and science can be fun. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Coding, DNA, Genetics
Rasmussen, Alison M., Ed.; Matheson, Robert H., III, Ed. – 1990
This book contains 22 lessons using hands-on activities designed to present some aspect of biotechnology in a usable form that teachers can adapt for their classrooms. The introductory section serves as a resource that introduces the teacher and student to the history of biotechnology. The activities are divided into five units that group lessons…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, DNA
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Falconer, A. C.; Hayes, L. J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
Describes a relatively simple method of extraction and purification of bacterial DNA. This technique permits advanced secondary-level science students to obtain adequate amounts of DNA from very small pellets of bacteria and to observe some of its polymer properties. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, DNA, Genetics, Laboratory Experiments
WGBH-TV, Boston, MA. – 2001
This teacher's guide is designed to accompany the PBS television program "NOVA" and features six activities. "Sultan's Lost Treasure" presents the attempts of an archaeologist and his team to salvage an ancient ship wreck. "Vanished!" investigates what happened to the Stardust airliner in 1947 which disappeared during…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Elementary Secondary Education, Genetics, Medicine
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