Arguments are presented for the role of biology in the general education of students. Science is recognized as a cultural tool by which students can learn to make intelligent decisions about the future. Biological models provide the mechanisms to deal with the future. (MA)

Describes an experiment used to demonstrate the relationship among hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions and provides and open-ended research opportunity for additional individual investigation by students. (Author/MA)

Describes a blood coagulation test developed by two high school biology students. Although the test lacks some precision, results indicate that the technique is comparable to standard methods used in laboratories. (MA)

A broad range of present microbiological work is discussed in order to indicate the many possible careers now open in microbiology. Some areas are immunology, environmental microbiology, agricultural, industrial, and food microbiology, and space microbiology. An employment outlook is also given. (MDR)

Some of the work of a modern medical geneticist is described. Also included is an employment outlook summary in medical genetics. (MDR)

A variety of health careers is discussed. The point that biology is a basic study to all of those careers is emphasized. Career futures in health professions and the role of teachers in preparing students for those professions are discussed. (MDR)

The factors discussed are increasing competitiveness, professional organizations, government involvement, team concept growth, and personal qualities. Suggestions by which the interested student may gather more information about health careers before making a decision are given. (MDR)

A variety of technical occupations that involve biological or life science education are discussed. These technical occupations are divided into agricultural, biological, marine science, and medical areas. (MDR)

A wide variety of careers related to agriculture and based on studies of the biological sciences are discussed. The importance of agriculture in our society as well as the educational means to an agricultural career are outlined. (MDR)

A variety of career possibilities and specializations, both domestic and global, for entomologists is presented. Educational prerequisites and work in which entomologists are involved are also mentioned. (MDR)

A discussion of a three-day career education program for high school students at Fresno, California, is presented. Three career guidance instruments are described. (MDR)

This list of biological science societies has under each society title, a career information publication title, its cost and ordering information. (MDR)

Identifies those resources that should aid in making career choices in biology. Discussions of biology teaching and conservation occupations and trends are also given. (MDR)

Describes the historical uses of popular plant roots such as mandrake, ginseng, chicory, belladonna, and blood root. Besides the text, information is organized into a table presenting use, application, and constituents. (MA)

Examines some of the factors that influence the global population-food balance including agricultural resources, population characteristics and general features of the world food system. (MA)