Described is an activity used to introduce the anatomy of the skeletal and muscular systems. A teacher conducted, video enhanced demonstration and a student activity are discussed. Included is a sample student laboratory paper. (CW)

Describes the usefulness of glyphosate for a demonstration of its herbicidal properties. Includes a list of the materials, preparation of solutions, procedures, data collection and analysis for three activities involving this chemical. (CW)

Reviews the research regarding the use of laboratories in the teaching of science. Discusses the traditional process skills and adaptations of the learning cycle. Describes the four distinct characteristics of a Guided Inquiry Laboratory. Thirty-seven references are listed. (CW)

Listed are some of the cultural differences that science teachers should consider when teaching Native American students. Discussed are the implications for biology teachers in this situation and the importance of traditions in other cultures such as those observed by Native Americans. (CW)

Recounts events leading to the existence of an organization for biology teachers. Cites data on the status of biology teaching in the United States. States that the association has been concerned with accuracy of course content, facilities, curriculum, instruction, and teacher preparation. (RT)

Presents a historical perspective of the association. Discusses issues, concerns, and accomplishments during the years of existence. Lists articles most frequently appearing in "The American Biology Teacher," major concerns which were reported as research, and major concerns of the scientific community. (RT)

Discusses the emergence of the biology curriculum which replaced physiology, zoology, and botany in high school science courses and supplanted an early form of general science known as natural history. (RT)

Relates the historical and contemporary perspectives of science and objective thinking. Cites investigations which indicate a need to reflect on past aspects of science in order to become aware of how early scientists searched for truth. (RT)

Examines the procedural and philosophical perspectives taken by science in examining human characteristics. Discusses the different levels of accuracy of various scientific fields. Encourages discussion of what biological and behavioral sciences can and cannot reveal about complex human nature. Considers some characteristics of quality science…

Examines the change and general view of methods in biological science and the possible consequences for biology education. States that the transition was from descriptive biology to theoretical biology. Lists the postulates of some theories. (RT)

Reports on the teaching of recombinant DNA technology in high school biology courses. Explains reactions of the public, students, and colleagues to the molecular genetics unit. Indicates equipment, curricular materials, training, workshops, and availability. (RT)

Reports on acquiring and analyzing enzyme kinetics data using Apple microcomputers. Describes the experimental background and procedures, instrumentation, cautions, and construction aids. Cites applications which illustrate the use of a computer in a laboratory exercise. (RT)

Demonstrates the magnitude of an extinction event by using a simulation to illustrate the massive nature of the loss of a family and the number of species that perish to achieve that result. (RT)

Outlines a laboratory activity which takes place at the zoo and helps make some of the important aspects of evolution more concrete. Includes the principles of adaptation, variation within a species, types of evolution, and predicting future evolutionary trends. Provides a student worksheet. (RT)

Presents the viewpoints of scientists and philosophers who have contemplated the issue of what science is all about. Indicates that there is a dual nature of science consisting of both public and private aspects. (RT)