Describes the software HyperCard for the Macintosh computer. Explains how it can be used as an information presenter and information expander. (PR)

Describes a field study of dragonflies and damselflies. After a bit of background reading and equipped with paper, pencil, insect net, and work sheet in hand, students will come to appreciate the behaviors of these insects as they gain a deeper understanding of the natural world. (PR)

Describes science experiments for undergraduate biology instruction on the concepts of mutation and characterization of the resulting mutant strains. The filamentous fungi "Fusarium moniliforme" is used to illustrate the induction of mutants (mutagenesis), identification of the mutated gene, construction of a biochemical pathway, and…

Describes a hands-on simulation in which students determine the age of "fossil" pollen samples based on the pollen types present when examined microscopically. Provides instructions for the preparation of pollen slides. (MDH)

Describes a creative project for anatomy and physiology students in which students make a collage of the integumentary system. Includes guidelines that address the collage's size, composition, content, clarification, and grading. (MDH)

Discusses the benefits of videomicroscopy and explains how a simple camcorder-microscope setup can be used as a less expensive alternative. (PR)

Presents insights into the depth and importance of religious issues for students in science classes. Among the findings are that 69% of surveyed private academy students interested in a science career indicated that personal faith could affect their career choice. (PR)

Shows how fruit flies can be used in the teaching genetics laboratory to correlate the principles of heredity with the modern understanding of enzymes. (Contains 16 references.) (MDH)

Describes an award-winning bulletin board for introducing a unit on reptiles. This interactive bulletin board contains fun facts and counters common misconceptions about reptiles. Twelve true-false statements are hidden behind pull-up flaps. Four pictures ask students to identify the difference between often-confused animals. (PR)

Describes science activities for a field trip to the beach for sixth-grade students. Explains how students can save what they find using plaster of Paris to create a sand cast. (PR)

Describes an inexpensive and sturdy model of protein synthesis that students can make in groups or that can be used by the teacher for demonstrations. (PR)

Presents instructions for students examining compost heaps to learn about the compost organisms and their place in the detritus food web. (PR)

Describes inexpensive hands-on activities for teaching about mutants and mutations in bacteria. (PR)

Presents a simple activity that simulates natural selection working on random mutations through many generations. (PR)

Examining living organisms in one's own backyard is a key first step toward appreciating the scope and importance of biological diversity throughout the world. The goals of this lab are to involve students in exploring the biodiversity around them, appreciating its scope, and asking questions of new organisms that they may never have noticed…