Considers some consequences of altering intracellular calcium supply by magnesium concentration changes. Focuses on using this procedure as an exercise with allied health students as they witness therapeutic uses of magnesium and other calcium entry inhibitors. (DDR)

Presents a brief legal history of the evolution/creationism controversy as a means of highlighting the issues involved in the controversy. Argues that understanding this legal history has many benefits to student understanding. Contains 46 references. (DDR)

Argues that active learning is the way to engage students in learning biology. Discusses the use of constructivism in biology instruction, resistance to cooperative learning, creating constructivist-based activities, and grading cooperative activities. Contains 18 references. (DDR)

Presents a set of criteria for constructing a fair and realistic understanding of sex. Recognizes the impact that science can have on social policies and values and recommends that the definitions of sex and gender be carefully crafted. (DDR)

Explains a way to grow fern gametophytes and describes the use of these gametophytes to enable students to grasp the concept of alternation of generations. (DDR)

Presents a quick and simple exercise that demonstrates what is meant by the term "statistically insignificant." Demonstrates the bell curve distribution, the relationship of a sample to the population it is supposed to estimate, and the t-test. (DDR)

Presents photosynthesis as a dynamic demonstration requiring student participation. Depicts photosynthesis as sequential and is scripted in two acts. (DDR)

Recommends the use of food storage jars for long-term storage of specimens in biology laboratories. Reports excellent preservation rates over a 20-year period. (DDR)

Presents an exercise to be used after students have been introduced to Mendelian genetics and the Punnett square. Allows students to grasp the mechanics of Mendelian genetics. (DDR)

Explains how to transfer a relevant written article into a learning activity involving active role play. Enables the development of critical thinking skills and helps to humanize science by highlighting its importance in everyday life. (DDR)

Suggests that seeing is much more than a passive intake of images by the brain. It involves great mental activity and is dependent upon prior experiences. Cites a variety of authors from a variety of disciplines who have written about seeing. Contains 19 references. (DDR)

Presents a brief legal history of the evolution/creationism controversy as a means of highlighting the issues involved in the controversy. Argues that understanding this legal history greatly benefits student understanding. Contains 69 references. (DDR)

Details the teaching of an undergraduate plant-cell biology class in the manner proposed by Jean Baptiste Carnoy when he established the first institute of cellular biology. Integrates mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. Contains 226 references. (DDR)

Uses the theme of murder in current fiction and nonfiction to increase nonmajor students' understanding of scientific concepts, elevate their interest in science, model science as a process, and demonstrate the relevance of science to everyday life. (DDR)

Describes the construction of an inexpensive light sensor that can be used to measure irradiance in aquatic habitats. Includes a list of tools and materials, details of construction, and usage of the light sensor. (DDR)