Considerable anecdotal evidence indicates that some of the most difficult concepts that both high school and undergraduate elementary-education students struggle with are those surrounding evolutionary principles, especially speciation. It's no wonder that entry-level biology students are confused, when biologists have multiple definitions of…

The "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS Lead States, 2013) recommend that science courses engage communities of students in scientific practices that include building accurate conceptual models of phenomena central to the understanding of scientific disciplines. We offer a set of activities, implemented successfully at both the…

Summarizes evidence that mammals are basically female, with masculine characteristics being imposed by hormonal changes in embryos or post-natally. Advocates the removal of male-dominant terminology in biological research and teaching. (AL)

A survey of attitudes of college students indicated they desired few children, were more receptive to sterilization, and had a general ignorance about methods of birth control and possible side effects of sterilization. These results are in contradiction with another, similar study. Replication of the study is suggested. (PS)

This article is a reaction and response to papers presented at a panel discussion on sex education. The other papers are included in this same issue. (BB)

Presented are remarks for a panel discussion on sex education. (BB)

Outlines the history of contraception, tracing the development of contraceptive methods from those used in primitive societies to the most recent techniques made available by medical science. Also describes the activities of the pioneers who have popularized birth control. (JR)

Catagorizes sex education topics according to likelihood of acceptance in the curriculum. (BB)

Professional education organizations can be a help to teachers making decisions on sex education curriculum. (BB)

Suggests that sex education in schools should be limited to the biological facts of the reproductive cycle. (BB)

Describes a course emphasizing biology, technology, and human values as they pertain to human reproduction for undergraduate nonscience majors. Utilizes community resources as a supplement to library resources for student papers. (Author/MA)

Presents the process by which a sex education course was proposed, developed, and accepted by a school district. (MA)

Discusses human sexuality education in light of goals of exemplary programs in biology. Defines and reviews support for sexuality education programs, examining one program goal (behavior change), opposition to sexuality education, and values clarification. Also identifies questions of interest to many adolescents, encouraging teachers to have…

Traces the history and development of human sexuality education from 1850 to the present, discussing recent research into issues concerning the need for sexuality education, effectiveness, communication, community opposition, teacher training, and appropriate integration. Assesses teacher characteristics, implications for biology teacher training,…