Introduces a case study on speciation and evolutionary mechanisms. Teaches science process skills as well as natural selection, biological species concepts, basic genetic terminology, and classification. Includes teaching notes and classroom management strategies. (Contains 14 references.) (YDS)

Introduces a case study on a motion picture company considering the purchase of a newly developed zoom lens in which students act as the engineers designing the zoom lens based on the criteria of company's specifications. Focuses on geometrical optics. Includes teaching notes and classroom management strategies. (YDS)

Presents a case study that explores the effects of removing coyotes from different types of environments. Students investigate the effects of coyote removal from west Texas with mock proposal funding in which they design the experiment and discuss the effects. Includes teaching notes and classroom management strategies. (YDS)

Uses the case study method approach to teach about cell structure, organelle functions, the origin of eukaryotic cells, and evolution. Presents a story in which each structure of the cell is characterized with a personality. Includes teaching notes and classroom management strategies. (YDS)

Uses the case study approach to introduce students to the relationship between science and society. Develops an awareness of ethics, specifically on DNA research, through computer simulations and Internet conferencing. (Contains 20 references.) (YDS)

Explains how Rudolf Flesch writes for elementary school children and recommends having a hero to maintain a point of view using a dialogue method or controversial writing, avoiding using heavy words, and having a strong beginning and ending. (YDS)

Explains a research project conducted at the University of Puerto Rico among students taking biology to develop and test a constructivist learning environment and identify students' misconceptions in biology. Lists the questions on which students showed misconceptions during the pre- and post-tests. (Contains 27 references.) (YDS)

Explains how to use journal articles in undergraduate education to teach higher level thinking skills and identifies three components of the teaching approach: (1) small group teams; (2) the analytical process; and (3) the computer conference environment. (YDS)

Uses DNA laboratories to apply three different active learning strategies to undergraduate education: (1) teaming students; (2) opening laboratories; and (3) linking experiments. Discusses the effectiveness of the stream method on student attitudes and understanding. (YDS)

Describes the Mock Experiment which introduces both science and non-science majors to the scientific method, literature, and journal articles. Explains guidelines, experiment application, and manuscript evaluation. (YDS)

Explains an online introductory biology course that applies the inquiry approach to hands-on laboratories. Evaluates learning objectives such as the knowledge of biology, reasoning, attitudes, and graphing skills. (YDS)

Examines motivational methods among undergraduate chemistry students and identifies differences between methods of persuading students to prepare for laboratories. Methods include quizzes, scheduled presentations, unscheduled presentations, and a control method. (YDS)

Describes a project that applies problem based inquiry learning units to an introductory chemistry laboratory curriculum. Uses web technologies to support instruction. (Contains 25 references.) (YDS)

Describes a seminar course on college science teaching that focuses on the importance of quality teaching, learning styles, teaching reading and writing skills, careers in science teaching, and female- and minority-friendly science. (Contains 14 references.) (YDS)

Describes an online searching and scientific process component taught as part of the laboratory for a general zoology course. The activities were designed to be gradually more challenging, culminating in a student-developed final research project. Student evaluations were positive, and faculty indicated that student research skills transferred to…