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Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS) - http://www.bscs.org/
Develops inquiry-based science curriculum, including textbooks. Includes downloadable curriculum modules, catalog, annual report, and job openings. |
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Research Link 2000 - http://www.cur.org/reslink2000.html
A three year project that brought together biology faculty from colleges and universities to select, develop and disseminate a group of field-tested, research-based systems and instructional materials for introductory biology courses. Its major objective is to promote research activities by students and faculty on all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. |
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Using Live Insects - http://insected.arizona.edu/uli.htm
Full curriculum resources for incorporating insects into elementary classrooms. Includes care instructions, cross-curricular lesson plans, and links. |
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Biodidac - http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/
Repository of line drawings, video clips, and photos to teach biology. |
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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium - http://bioquest.org/
This project actively supports an extended network of educators interested in the reform of undergraduate biology. Collaborative efforts with other educational groups, links to staff, current activities, library, and projects. |
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Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program - http://www.wisc.edu/wistep/
A national professional development program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for K-14 science and health educators. Most courses are related to biology. |
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Preparing Our Children: Math and Science Education in the National Interest - http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1999/nsb9931/start.htm
"The National Science Board (NSB), charged with advising the President and the Congress on national science policy, urges a nation-wide consensus on a core of knowledge and competency in mathematics and science. The Board believes it is both possible and imperative to develop national strategies that serve the national interest while respecting local responsibility for K-12 teaching and learning" (Executive Summary). |
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Crickets in the Classroom - http://www3.telus.net/~ecade/CricketsintheClassroom/cricketsintheclassroom.html
Provides lessons and units for using crickets in the classroom to teach basic science concepts. |
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Biology Teaching Homepage - http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/~johnson/
Established in 1995 by the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong, this site covers many issues of teaching biology at highschools. |
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Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students - http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/
Topics include: "Studying Our Senses" with jelly beans, "Dragon Genetics," and "Moldy Jell-O." Includes pdf downloads of labs. |