Modern zoological gardens have invested substantial resources in technology to deliver environmental education concepts to visitors. Investment in these media reflects a currently unsubstantiated belief that visitors will both use and learn from these media alongside more traditional and less costly displays. This paper proposes a model that…

Cephalopods have a visual language that may be considered artful; they flash color-forms on their hides to communicate intents and emotions. Formalist inspired artists and their critic-expositors describe abstract pattern-painting as though it were a visual language equal to that of the cephalopod. In this article, the author argues that although…

Argues that media representations of the animal kingdom can be erroneous. Illustrates that point using Albrecht Durer's drawing of a rhinoceros in 1515 that depicted the animal in a suit of medieval armor. Recants the argument after learning that the depiction is a fairly accurate account of the Indian rhinoceros. (MDH)

Presents ZOOMANIA, the see-hear-and-do approach to foreign language teaching and learning. Suggests ways for sequencing and tailoring advanced-level characteristics to lower-level learners, details the four hierarchical phases of the approach with clear examples and suggestions, provides recommendations for expanding its use, and includes helpful…

Describes the Amazonia exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, in Washington DC. The exhibit provides an example of the plant and animal life that exist in a tropical rain forest. (MDH)

Mysteries of the biological past that paleontologists are trying to solve are discussed. Topics include first seeds, fossils and computers, packrat middens, charcoal clues, soft parts, Burgess shale, halkieriids, toe count, whales with feet, long necks, and changing functions. (KR)

Reviews the life and work of the famous invertebrate zoologist Libbie Henrietta Hyman. Focuses on her work at the American Museum of History and her role as informal mentor and valued colleague and collaborator to zoologists all over the world. Contains 17 references. (DDR)

This is a discussion of the conservation of angular momentum of the human body engaged in somersaults and twists. The principle is also applied to a cat turning over in midair. The events occur in the absence of torques. Application of the maneuvers are suggested for astronauts. (SA)

Cites the public image problem of field biologists and systematists. Discusses systematics and natural history including species variation, ecology, management of organisms and appreciation of nature. Describes widespread fallacies which downplay the importance of field biology and suggests ways to improve its image. (CW)

Discusses the importance of student questions as tools of instruction and as indicators of student misconceptions. Suggests different ways in which students may gain an understanding of biological concepts through discussion of popular movies and biological problems. (CW)

Discusses various kinds of symbiosis including commensalism, protocooperation, mutualism. Examples are given of each, and emphasis is on the interdependence of living things. (SA)

Describes experiences in establishing an animal caretaker program for New York City students. The program works with cooperation from the United Pet Dealers Association and support from the pet industry. (SA)

Describes an indoor-outdoor curriculum entitled Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Minicourses (IEEM). The program exposes junior high students to environmental issues through inquiry, field studies, guest speakers and debates. (Author/SA)

Presents a profile of science Ph.D.'s and discusses the dissertation as research publishing patterns, predicting commitment to research, researchers versus nonresearchers, and the future of the Ph.D. degree. (JN)

Describes the collection and analysis of summative data for a slide/tape self-instruction program on an introductory zoology course. Points of concern regarding curricular changes, teaching assistant training, student use, student performance evaluation, development, and revision are discussed from their unique perspectives within the summative…