This paper describes and evaluates a new type of multiple-choice test question that is relatively easy to construct and that challenges students' understandings of biological concepts. The questions involve a small narrative of scientific text that students must evaluate for accuracy. These are termed "You are the Teacher" questions because the…

Discusses graviperception and gravitropism by plant roots. Indicates that graviperception occurs via sedimentation of amyloplasts in columella cells of the root cap and that the minimal graviresponsiveness of lateral roots may be due to the intensity of their caps to establish a concentration gradient of inhibitor(s) sufficient to affect…

In order for students to succeed academically, they need to be motivated, and the simplest expression of student motivation is class attendance. Displays data on how student grades are associated with class attendance in a variety of introductory science courses. (SOE)

Author suggests and discusses the following recommendations to biological educators for improving science education: (1) we must make our case to the public; (2) we must hold ourselves accountable; (3) we must stress the benefits of learning; (4) we must personalize our teaching; and (5) we must make our courses relevant and interesting. (PR)

Part three of a series on the teaching of evolution, this installment focuses on the Scopes trial and litigation in other states and courts. Contains 46 references. (DDR)

Although the film and play "Inherit the Wind" is sometimes thought to be an accurate depiction of the Scopes Trial, there are many major inaccuracies. Summarizes the major differences between what is portrayed in "Inherit the Wind" and what happened in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925 at John Scopes's trial. (WRM)

Discusses the educational and political aftermath of the 1968 Epperson v. Arkansas ruling that laws banning the teaching of evolution were unconstitutional, and made it unconstitutional to ban the instruction of one theory and not the other. Reviews past and present court rulings as well as the role of creationists in the United States. (CCM)

Summarizes the status of the evolution/creationism debate in contemporary society. Makes recommendations for scientists and science educators to advance the popular acceptance and understanding of evolution. Contains 74 references. (WRM)

Discusses the factors influencing teacher effectiveness and focuses on online instruction. Points out the importance of hands-on experiences and inquiry as well as human interaction in education. Explains the limitations of online teaching. (YDS)

Introduces the Electronic Cooperative Quiz (ECQ) program which aims to investigate the implementation of cooperative quizzes to the World Wide Web. Describes the creation and design of the program and evaluates the two different methods used with students. (YDS)

Presents student-created web pages as an alternative to writing a research paper wherein students research a topic in depth and write a project paper on the subject. (YDS)

Criticizes the education system and its multiculturalism approach to science education to inspire African American and disabled students who face unequal academic opportunities and are underrepresented in science. (Contains 30 references.) (YDS)

Presents three science activities for the first week of class that use the cooperative learning approach and computers. Requires students to create a web page to introduce group members. (YDS)