Describes a science program designed for gifted seventh and eighth grade students. Includes curriculum guidelines; implementation, development, and evaluation of the program. (MA)

Presents some techniques developed to help improve student understanding of Mendelian principles through the use of a computer simulation model by the genetic system of the fruit fly. Includes discussion and evaluation of this computer assisted program. (MA)

Summarizes positions in favor of and opposed to euthanasia. Presents suggestions for discussing euthanasia in high school biology classes. (MA)

Describes a laboratory exercise requiring students to separate a selected number of organisms into groups of increasing similarity and to relate these groups directly to the kingdom-species system of classification. (Author/MA)

Analyzes the affective nature of bioethical issues, the role of the teacher in implementing programs and directing students, and specific guidelines for using the Science Forum technique in considering bioethical issues. (Author/MA)

Describes the collection and culturing of microscopic molds that feed mainly on tiny nematodes in the soil. Includes bibliography. (MA)

Presents a key designed to help students identify reasons for doing poorly on tests. Suggests ways of improving study habits and test performances. (MA)

Describes a procedure for the separation of coleus pigments using simple supplies and equipment from home and the supermarket. (MA)

Describes a course emphasizing biology, technology, and human values as they pertain to human reproduction for undergraduate nonscience majors. Utilizes community resources as a supplement to library resources for student papers. (Author/MA)

Uses anatomical studies to question the belief that australopithecines are on the main human evolutionary lineage. Includes numerous photographs and diagrams. (MA)

Describes the author's efforts to develop a means of teaching biology that facilitates learning and improves students' self-attitudes. Results indicate that students are more academically successful when the instructional materials complement the students' style of thinking. (Author/MA)

Presents a hands-on model that can be used to illustrate basic concepts such as carrying capacity, annual turnover, compensation, and diminishing returns. (MA)

Describes a simulated field experience to study stream ecology in the classroom. Secondary students determine the composition of the stream community, describe the distribution of the benthic invertebrates, and design a food web. (Author/MA)

Presents the process by which a sex education course was proposed, developed, and accepted by a school district. (MA)

Describes how to use a readability graph to determine the reading level of Biology textbooks. (MA)