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Beyond Bio 101: The Transformation of Undergraduate Biology Education
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Describes the remarkable changes taking place in American undergraduate biology education; a report by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
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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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BioScience Research Tool: Education
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Excellent specialized directory of online tools and resources, "selected by BioScientists for BioScientists".
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Preparing Our Children: Math and Science Education in the National Interest
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"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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Research Link 2000
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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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Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program
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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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Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS)
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Develops inquiry-based science curriculum, including textbooks. Includes downloadable curriculum modules, catalog, annual report, and job openings.
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The Biology Corner
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Offers profound resources of tutorials and lesson plans for biology and science teachers. Devoted to the compilation of interactive education sites.
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Biodidac
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Repository of line drawings, video clips, and photos to teach biology.
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Using Live Insects
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Full curriculum resources for incorporating insects into elementary classrooms. Includes care instructions, cross-curricular lesson plans, and links.
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Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students
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Topics include: "Studying Our Senses" with jelly beans, "Dragon Genetics," and "Moldy Jell-O." Includes pdf downloads of labs.
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Biopi-L
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An unmoderated email listserv catering to the needs of biology teachers and professionals from kindergarten to university. Site has searchable archives going back to mid-1991.
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Crickets in the Classroom
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Provides lessons and units for using crickets in the classroom to teach basic science concepts.
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Biologia.fi - Bioscience discussion forum
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A discussion forum run by an international group of biology-students offering news and discussion about advances in biosciences.
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Biology Teaching Homepage
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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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Chlamydomonas Teaching Center
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Devoted to the use of Chlamydomonas in undergraduate teaching and research.
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Wonderwise - Women in Science Learning Series
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Learning kits teach K-12 students about science topics from women scientists in various biology fields, such as space geologists and pollen detective. Page includes lesson summaries and class activities.
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Biodidac
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Une banque de ressources pour l'enseignement de la biologie. Des schémas et des photographies illustrent tous types d'organismes vivants.
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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
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Supports a network of educators interested in undergraduate biology. The curricula provide opportunities for students to learn biology by posing problems, developing answers for their own problems, and persuading their peers that their answers are valid and useful.
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