Describes a laboratory experiment demonstrating the aldehyde oxidase activity in wild type and mutant fruit flies using a quantitative assay. The experiment can be performed in one hour. (MA)

Describes the organization and formation of a biology club, step-by-step. Members agree upon club objectives, dues, and activities. Different sections within the club are determined by student interests. (MA)

Illustrates ways to recycle plastic milk jugs into useful laboratory equipment. Among the uses described are storage containers, scoops, funnels, and flower pots. (MA)

This article examines the mechanisms of adaptation and acclimatization of animals to cold temperatures. The differences between the two processes are explained and terms are defined. Graphs and drawings illustrate the article. (MA)

The author explains how he uses the Audubon Christmas Bird Count to teach a laboratory exercise in vertebrate population dynamics. Problems and limitations associated with using these Christmas Counts are also enumerated. Graphs illustrate the material. (MA)

This article describes an ecology course based upon the concepts of diversity and dynamic interaction. Most of the class time is spent doing field or laboratory activities; students assume most of the preparation and participation responsibilities. Activities include aquatic studies, museum visits, and terrestrial studies. (MA)

Discussed is the need for including Population Education in the classroom and lists several teacher resources. Many educational materials are described and include addresses and costs. (MA)

Many medical issues today require ethical as well as strictly medical decisions. Described is the need for the inclusion of medical ethics in the schools, beginning with science ethics in the secondary level and continuing through medical school. (MA)

Artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, artificial placentas, and cloning are examined from a ethical viewpoint. The moral, social, and legal implications of reproductive engineering are considered important to biology as well as medicine. The author suggests that these ethical issues should be included in the biology curriculum and lists…

This article is essentially a rebuttal to Norman Macbeth's arguments against Darwinism. The author argues that one must identify the real weaknesses of evolutionary theory and not use the misconceptions put forth by Macbeth to make valid judgments. (MA)

The function of the science teacher is to teach science and not to intrude on religion especially when concerned with the creation-evolution issue. The teacher can stress that science and religion are parallel but different approaches to understanding the world. The student decides from there. (Author/MA)

The events leading up to the present polio vaccination procedures and policies are presented. This short history is then compared to the swine flu vaccination program. (MA)

Described is a biochemistry program designed for highly motivated secondary students entering their junior or senior years. The course was organized around lecture-discussions, laboratories, and a research project. Student course achievement and evaluation feedback appear to imply that the biochemistry program was successful. (Author/MA)

This article is concerned with those freedoms inherent in successful science teaching and summarizes recent actions to insure the continuance of those freedoms. The controversy surrounding the teaching of evolution in schools is discussed in detail, with emphasis on educational positions and legal actions. (MA)

The development of the audiotutorial model from an alternative instructional system to a useful research tool is discussed. Examples of early research and its limitations are included as well as later studies on the applications and adaptations of the audiotutorial model. (MA)