Describes how to assemble a respirometer from common laboratory materials for quantitative measurements of gas production. (LS)

Lists the disadvantages of having required courses and suggests alternatives dealing with behavioral objectives, problem-solving, individualized instruction and a portfolio replacing grades. (LS)

Lists some reasons why the vast resource potential of entomology remains largely untapped by teachers of general biology. (LS)

Suggests that insects be studied because they are linked to man's well-being and because of their own intrinsic worth. (LS)

Describes the benefits and adverse effects of insects and concludes that the benefits outweigh the adverse effects. (LS)

Lists the advantages of having insects as classroom animals and suggests lessons utilizing them for science, English, social studies and mathematics. (LS)

Gives basic instructions for rearing several readily available insect species particularly well suited to use in secondary, and even elementary, school classrooms and laboratories. (LS)

Suggests classroom projects for investigating the diversity of insects. (LS)

Presents a simple model which may be used to estimate the seasonal abundance of an insect species, which fluctuates from year to year. (LS)

Describes the harmful effects of insecticides and some programs that are proving effective in reducing insecticide use. (LS)

Identifies seven methods for controlling insect pests and discusses the necessary training and responsibilities of pest managers. (PEB)

Discusses career opportunities for persons trained as entomologists. (PEB)

The role of values as related to pure and applied sciences are discussed. In addition, an attempt is made to relate the process of science to values in an educational context. (Author/EB)

A possible solution for classroom plant growth where space and time are minimal. Care and plant propagation are discussed. Several experiments in which bryophyllum can be successfully used are described. (EB)