Descriptions of each of the following publications can be found through the NSTA homepage. Go to their on-line store.
Explore the World Using Protozoa Prepared in association with the Society of Protozoologists.
Global Environmental Change: Biodiversity
Global Environmental Change:Deforestation
Cycles of Nauture: An Introduction to Biological Rhythms
A+ Projects in Biology
Biology for Every Kid, by J. VanCleave
Biology is Outdoors, by J.M. Hancock
Bottle Biology, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison.
Brain Facts (prepared in association with the Society for Neuroscience)
NSTA's Classroom Creature Culture: Algae to Anoles
Ecology for Every Kid
NSTA's Explore the World Using Protozoa
Exploring with Wisconsin Fast
Human Biology Activities Kit
NSTA's Modern Science and the Book of Genesis by J.W. Skehan
Openers for Biology Classes
NSTA's Planning and Managing Dissection Laboratories, Florida Association of Science Teachers
The Human Body for Every Kid
The Ocean Book, Aquarium & Seaside Activities and Ideas for All Ages, The Center for Marine Conservation
The Practical Entomologist
NSTA's The Science of HIV Curriculum Package
The Pew Midstates Science and Mathematics Consortium.
Plant Cell Biology Laboratory Exercises. 1993. Although developed primarily with the introductory college general biology class in mind, these laboratories could possibly be useful. Available upon request from the Pew Midstates Science and Mathematics Consortium, Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105-1899.
This professional association annually publishes a volume of tested laboratories for the biology classroom. They are targeted primarily toward the introductory college level; however, they could be modified for high school use. Check their web site for listings.
Commonwealth Partnership
Biology Teachers Take Initiative. Curriculum Units. This looseleaf collection is the product of a summer workshop held at Gettysburg College for high school biology teachers during the summer of 1992. The Consortium Office of the Commonwealth Partnership is located at Franklin & Marshall College, P.O. Box Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003, telephone: 717-291-4304. Contact them for information as to the available of these units.
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS)
The Puzzle of Inheritance: Genetics and the Methods of Science. 5415 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colarodo Springs, Colorado 80918-3842. Some very interesting ideas for the study of human genetics.
Wisconsin Fast Plants:
Wisconsin Fast Plants [http://fastplants.cals.wisc.edu/] These rapidly cycling Brassica family of plants make inquiry based laboratory experiences doable and affordable. This site has much in the way of practical information and advise for both faculty and student.
Using Fast Plants & Bottle Biology in the Classroom. Instructional materials developed by the National Council for Agricultural Education through the National FFA Foundation. The 1991 and 1992 AgriScience Institutes and Outreach Program. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Published by Lancaster Press, Inc.
Wisconsin Fast Plants Manual. Carolina Biological Supply Company
General Biology Program, University of Minnesota. Check their resources for Wisconsin Fast Plants [http://genbiol.cbs.umn.edu/WFP/wisfp.html] A general search of the net using Wisconsin Fast Plants should net you some other equally interesting sites.
Bottle Biology, 1996. Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Exploring with Wisconsin Fast Plants. 1995. Developed by Wisconsin Fast Plant Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Available through NSTA [http://www.nsta.org]
This is an cell biology manual appropriate for a college cell biology classroom, but it might be quite useful to the high school biology teacher as a how-to-do-it reference. It was written by William H. Heidcamp, Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN
Laboratory Manuals and Idea Books:
In the list that follows preference is given to books still in print and therefore available to the beginning teacher. Also, ISBN numbers are cited where available, but science supply houses such as Carolina Biological Co. or Wards Scientific have a rather good selection of these books. Use of these supply houses may facilitate purchase of your books.
The Acid Rain Foundation. 1987. Acid Rain Science Project Book.
Beller, J. 1994. Low-Cost Biology Investigations.
Edwards, G.I. and M. Cimmino. 1994. Laboratory Techniques for High Schools.
DeBruin, J. 1986. Creative Hands-On Experiences Using Free and Inexpensive Materials.
Fleming, M. 1993. Biology Teacher's Survival Guide. Center for Applied Research in Education.
Gardner, R. 1993. Science Projects about the Human Body. Enslow Publishers, Hillside, NJ. Experiments that can be done with the human body. For ages 12 and up.
Gilligan, M.R. et al. 1991. Environmental Science Laboratory Manual. An environmental science laboratory manual designed for high school students.
Environmental Science Laboratory: A Manual of Lab and Field Exercises (ISBN 0-9629275-0-3)
Hancock, J.M. 1985. Biology Lab Resource Book. Contains aids for setting up introductory biology laboratories.
Headstrom, R. Adventures with a Hands Lens. Dover Publications, Inc. (ISBN 0-486-23330-8)
Hershey, D.R., 1995. Plant Biology Science Projects. Contains suggestions for 21 different projects related to plant science. Wiley (ISBN 0-471-04983-2)
Hunken, J. 1994. Botany for All Ages: Discovering Nature through Activities Using Plants.
Hunken, J. and the N.E. Wildflower Society Staff. 1994. Botany for All Ages: Discovering Nature through Activities for Children and Adults. Globe-Pequot (ISNB 1-56440-281-9)
Korchin, F. 1995. Science in the Marketplace. Consumer Science (ISBN 09611318-53)
Kutcher, E. 1992. Hands-On Environmental Science Activities. Alpha Publishing Co., Inc. Annapolis.
Lebowitz, R.J. 1995. Plant Biotechnology.
Morholt, E., and P.F. Brandwein. 1986. A Sourcebook for the Biological Sciences. Harcourt Brace & Javanovich.
Nachtigall, W. 1994. Exploring with the Microscope.
Needham, J.G. 1989. A Guide to the Study of Freshwater Biology, 5th Ed.. Holden-Day (ISBN 0-8162-6310-8)
Osborn, E. 1993. Free Things for Teachers.
Person, J.L. 1989. Environmental Science: How the World Works and Your Place In It: Investigations. Environmental science investigations designed for the high school student. A textbook and study guide are also available.
Rainis, K.G. Environmental Science Projects for Young Scientists.
Rosenthal, D. 1995. Environmental Science Activities. Contains suggestions for activities to promote learning in the areas of cycles and succession, energy, pollution, etc.
Wards's - Teacher's Reference Pak: Curriculum Aid Series. Provides information on biological techniques useful for laboratories or special projects.
Ward's. 1978. How to Make an Insect Collection
Field and Nature Guides:
These are an essential part of any biology classroom. Consult a scientific supply house such as Carolina Biological or Ward's Biological or your local bookstore for listing of available field guides.
