Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ776721
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Oct
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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Nematodes: Model Organisms in High School Biology
Bliss, TJ; Anderson, Margery; Dillman, Adler; Yourick, Debra; Jett, Marti; Adams, Byron J.; Russell, RevaBeth
Science Teacher, v74 n7 p34-40 Oct 2007
In a collaborative effort between university researchers and high school science teachers, an inquiry-based laboratory module was designed using two species of insecticidal nematodes to help students apply scientific inquiry and elements of thoughtful experimental design. The learning experience and model are described in this article. (Contains 4 figures and 17 online resources.)
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Biology, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, College School Cooperation, Teacher Collaboration, Inquiry, Science Laboratories, Science Experiments, Models, Animals
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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