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Using Peer-led Workshops to Enhance Introductory Biology

Learn how college students can benefit from the addition of peer-led workshops in introductory biology courses.

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College

Professional Development,
Biology

Publication

Training Materials for TA Mentors

Train graduate teaching assistants to use active learning strategies in biology discussion sections.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Biology

Website

Teach.Genetics

Use the tools and resources on this website to teach genetics.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Genetics

Website

Standards for the Ph.D. Degree in the Molecular Biosciences

Review the standards for excellence that Ph.D. candidates should meet in today’s multidisciplinary science environment.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Publication

Serendip

Explore the interdisciplinary and continually expanding set of science resources on this website.

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College

Professional Development,
Neuroscience,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Princeton Lab Protocols

Download or adapt high school laboratory protocols in molecular biology.

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9-12

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Physics for Life Sciences Wiki

Join a discussion about reforming introductory physics curricula.

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College

Professional Development,
Physics

Wiki

Pedagogies of Engagement in Science

Examine the features of three active-learning strategies used in science education.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
General Science,
Biology

Publication

OpenLabWare (OLW)

Communicate the joys and challenges of scientific research with this website.

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College
9-12

Research methods,
Professional Development,
Mathematics,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Number Sense: A 1st and 2nd Grade Math Event

Organize an elementary school family math program with this comprehensive curriculum.

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K-3

Professional Development,
Mathematics

Curriculum

NOVA scienceNOW Teacher’s Guides

Find ideas and classroom activities that increase students’ knowledge of topics presented on an innovative science television show.

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K-12
College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

More than a Picture: Helping Undergraduates Learn to Communicate through Scientific Images

Incorporate the use of images into your biology classes using the methodologies in this curriculum.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

Models of Interdisciplinary Research and Service Learning at Hope College

Learn lessons about implementing interdisciplinary programs from this article.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Publication

Mentoring Undergraduates: A Guide for Mentors

Learn ways to better mentor undergraduates with this guide for faculty.

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College

Professional Development,
General Science

Website

Math Event for Grades 3 and 4: Multiplication and Division Strategies

Organize a family math program for third and fourth grades with this comprehensive curriculum.

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K-5

Professional Development,
Mathematics

Curriculum

Learn.Genetics

Explore the extensive genetic science and technology resources on this website.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Genetics,
Biology

Website

Laboratory Tales from Teaching Assistants

Use these case studies to help graduate teaching assistants improve their skills.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Publication

K8 Science

Enhance teaching skills and knowledge with this comprehensive online science resource for K-8 teachers.

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K-8

Professional Development,
Life Science,
General Science,
Biology

Website

Introductory Biology "Garage Demo Videos"

Extend students' learning by enlivening introductory biology lectures with science demonstrations.

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College

Professional Development,
Biology

Video

Inquiry on Board!

Use inquiry boards as a tool to highlight the important role of variables in a science experiment.

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K-8

Research methods,
Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

Harvard Life Sciences/HHMI Outreach Program

Enhance high school biology teaching with the varied life sciences resources on this website.

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9-12

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Immunology,
Biology

Website

Demos Guide for Undergraduates Volunteering in Schools

Use this guide to make elementary school science more fun and interactive.

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K-5
College

Professional Development,
General Science

Publication

CTSciNet

Explore an online community for scientists who want to take research from the bench to the clinic.

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Medical School
Graduate
College

Professional Development,
Medicine

Website

Conference on Bioinformatics Education Webcast

Learn about key issues in bioinformatics education from a range of experts in the field.

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College

Professional Development,
Bioinformatics,
Bioengineering

Website

CancerQuest

Find information on the biology, detection and treatment of cancer with this centralized Web resource.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

BioEd Online

Improve content knowledge and teaching strategies with this compendium of biology resources.

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9-12

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Active Learning Resources for TAs

Offer graduate teaching assistants a range of active learning strategies and activities to improve biology discussion sections.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Genetics,
Biology

Website

A Seminar Leader’s Manual

Use this manual to help teaching assistants become more effective discussion leaders.

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Graduate

Professional Development,
Biology

Book/Manual

A Glue from Slug Slime?

Use this investigation of slug slime to capture students’ imaginations and teach the scientific process.

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9-12
6-8

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

Transmission Genetics Online Module

Use this interactive online course to learn how physical characters are transmitted from parent to child.

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College

Professional Development,
Genetics

Website

The Nature of Genetic Material Online Module

Learn more about the molecular structures and mechanisms of the genome with this interactive online course.

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College

Professional Development,
Genomics,
Genetics

Website

Science's Education Forum

Read a variety of concise articles on science teaching and policy.

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Graduate
College

Professional Development,
General Science,
Biology

Website

Medical Genetics Online Module

Use this interactive online course to learn how genetic variation can contribute to disease risk.

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College

Professional Development,
Genomics,
Genetics

Website

Excellence in Teaching: Agenda for Partnership Video

Use this video to learn how the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute helps K-12 educators develop curricula and collaborate with faculty.

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K-12

Professional Development,
General Science

Video

CBE—Life Sciences Education

Read this online journal for the latest thinking about life sciences education.

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K-12
Graduate
College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

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