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Download full textJulie A. Merkle; Olivier Devergne; Seth M. Kelly; Paula A. Croonquist; Cory J. Evans; Melanie A. Hwalek; Victoria L. Straub; Danielle R. Hamill; Alexandra Peister; David P. Puthoff; Ken J. Saville; Jamie L. Siders; Zully J. Villanueva Gonzalez; Jacqueline K. Wittke-Thompson; Kayla L. Bieser; Joyce Stamm; Alysia D. Vrailas-Mortimer; Jacob D. Kagey – Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 2023
The Fly-CURE is a genetics-focused multi-institutional Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) that provides undergraduate students with hands-on research experiences within a course. Through the Fly-CURE, undergraduate students at diverse types of higher education institutions across the United States map and characterize novel…
Descriptors: Student Research, Undergraduate Students, Hands on Science, Genetics
Direct linkCarrie Ann Sharitt; Michael J. Vanni – American Biology Teacher, 2023
Many high school students learn about nutrient cycling during biology, environmental science, and agriculture classes. These lessons often focus on soil and plants, and nutrient cycling is usually taught independently from climate change. Scientists know that animals, including fish, can have strong effects on nutrient cycling (i.e., nitrogen and…
Descriptors: High School Students, Hands on Science, Summer Programs, Science Laboratories
Feng-Zhi Chen; Li-An Chen; Cai-Chieh Tseng; Ching Hua Pai; Kai-En Tsai; En-Ci Liang; Yi-Fan Chen; Tai-Lin Chen; Shin-Yi Liu; Pei-Chih Lee; Kuo-Chu Lai; Betty Revon Liu; Khadija E. Fouad; Chi-Wei Chen – Discover Education, 2025
This study assesses the impact of interactive learning environments and flipped classroom models on student engagement and learning outcomes in life sciences. We focused on the "Introduction to Laboratory Mice" course, utilizing the MITAKA SUPPLY Mimicky® Mouse model alongside IT tools like Google Classroom, Kahoot, Mentimeter, Quizizz,…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Outcomes of Education, Biological Sciences, Interaction
Wonhyeuk Jung; Christopher S. Dunham; Katie A. Perrotta; Yu Chen; James K. Gimzewski; Joseph A. Loo – Journal of Chemical Education, 2022
Food safety science is an important field due to its practical applications in maintaining public safety and confidence in consumer goods. A significant component of food safety science is the detection and regulation of heavy metals in food. Heavy metals such as mercury (Hg) are of particular concern because of their potential to damage the…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Food Standards, Safety
Palmquist-Gomes, Paul; Pérez-Pomares, José María; Guadix, Juan Antonio – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2021
A high variety of experimental model organisms have been used in developmental biology practical lectures. The work with developing embryos is crucial to make students aware of the multiple biological phenomena underlying normal animal embryogenesis and morphogenesis and represent a unique experimental platform to analyze the impact of molecular…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Undergraduate Students, College Science, Embryology
Ambrosino, Christine M.; Rivera, Malia Ana J. – Journal of Biological Education, 2022
This high school-level, place-based, inquiry-driven laboratory module familiarises students with techniques used to analyse animal behaviour while facilitating the development of the observational skills highlighted by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Throughout the module, students observe, quantify, and discuss local invertebrate…
Descriptors: High School Students, Place Based Education, Science Instruction, Science Laboratories
Bierema, Andrea M.-K.; Rudge, David W. – American Biology Teacher, 2014
One of the key aspects of natural selection is competition, yet the concept of competition is not necessarily emphasized in explanations of natural selection. Because of this, we developed an activity for our class that focuses on competition and provides an example of the effects of competition on natural selection. This hands-on activity models…
Descriptors: Evolution, Science Instruction, Animals, Teaching Methods
Hatch, Daniel L.; Zschau, Tony; Hays, Arthur; McAllister, Kristin; Harrison, Michelle; Cate, Kelly L.; Shanks, Ryan A.; Lloyd, Steven A. – Teaching of Psychology, 2014
This article describes an innovative neuropsychopharmacology laboratory that can be incorporated into any research methods class. The lab consists of a set of interconnected modules centered on observations of methamphetamine-induced behavioral changes in mice and is designed to provide students with an opportunity to acquire basic skills…
Descriptors: Pharmacology, Psychology, Animals, Neurosciences
Buskohl, Philip R.; Gould, Russell A.; Curran, Susan; Archer, Shivaun D.; Butcher, Jonathan T. – American Biology Teacher, 2012
Embryonic development offers a unique perspective on the function of many biological processes because of embryos' heightened sensitivity to environmental factors. This hands-on lesson investigates the effects of elevated vitamin A on the morphogenesis of chicken embryos. The active form of vitamin A (retinoic acid) is applied to shell-less (ex…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Science Activities, Scientific Methodology, Laboratory Experiments
Hassoun, Lama; Hable, Whitney; Payne-Ferreira, Tracie L. – American Biology Teacher, 2008
Hands-on biological exploration has been shown to have a great impact on learning. When students "do" something, they remember more details than when they sit through a lecture describing the same activity. In this article, the authors present an exercise that has the potential to get all levels of students into the lab for practical experience…
Descriptors: Animals, Learning Activities, Biology, Hands on Science
Peer reviewedJohnson, Jaclyn; Kassing, Sharon – Science and Children, 2002
Describes cooperation with the Saint Louis Zoo to provide opportunities for elementary school students to learn about bones, how animals move, what they eat, and how much they grow. Uses biofacts which include bones, skulls, and other parts to make the laboratory a hands-on experience for students. (YDS)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBrown, Cindy; Kisiel, Jim – Science Activities, 2003
Introduces students to dissection, which is an important part of scientific discovery. Students not only gain an understanding of the anatomy of a squid, but also develop a sense of responsibility and respect for the animal that they are using as a learning tool. (Author/SOE)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Animals, Biology, Dissection
Council of State Science Supervisors, VA. – 2000
This document provides information on the most commonly asked science safety questions by science teachers primarily at the secondary school level. Topics include the legal responsibilities of a science teacher, a general safety checklist, proper labeling and storing of chemicals, purchasing of new chemicals and disposing of old chemicals, a…
Descriptors: Animals, Chemistry, Hands on Science, Hygiene
