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Vandervoort, Frances S. – American Biology Teacher, 2013
Oscar Riddle, born in Indiana in 1877, was an ardent evolutionist and a key player in the founding of the National Association of Biology Teachers in 1938. He studied heredity and behavior in domestic pigeons and doves with Charles O. Whitman of the University of Chicago, received his Ph.D. in zoology in 1907, and in 1912 began a long career at…
Descriptors: Scientists, Evolution, Genetics, Animals
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Wheeler, Melissa – American Biology Teacher, 1978
A variety of technical occupations that involve biological or life science education are discussed. These technical occupations are divided into agricultural, biological, marine science, and medical areas. (MDR)
Descriptors: Agricultural Technicians, Biological Sciences, Career Awareness, Careers
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Oppenheimer, Steven B.; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Reviews major developments in areas that are at the cutting edge of biological research. Areas include: human anti-cancer gene, recombinant DNA techniques for the detection of Huntington disease carriers, and marine biology. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cancer, College Science, Genetics
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Humes, Arthur G. – American Biology Teacher, 1978
A brief discussion of the educational background, employment opportunities, professional life, and personal qualities of a marine biologist. (BB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Career Planning, Educational Background
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Sarinsky, Gary B.; Biermann, Carol A. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Presented is an activity designed to teach the use of the scientific method to non-science majors. Collecting, classification, and follow-up activities for a beach trip are discussed. Two simple dichotomous keys are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Classification, College Science, Ecology
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Hamilton, Thomas R. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Describes a field trip activity to measure changes in elevation across the dunes of a barrier beach, measure wind velocity along the transect line, and observe the distribution of ground cover in the study area. Discusses equipment, materials, procedures and follow-up activities for each study. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Ecology, Environmental Education