Bioethics in the Genomics Age – Professional Development Opportunity

from: Kip Bollinger, Coordinator, BAP  A project of the PSTA Professional Development Opportunity Bioethics in the Genomics AgeFor high school teachers who use genetics related activities in their classroom instruction The Center for Genomic Sciences at Allegheny-Singer Research Institute,Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Dates:    Monday, June 23rd – Friday, June 27th , 2008 (you participate in [...]

Resources From the Children’s Hospital in Boston

For Educators from the Children’s Hospital in BostonThe Research department at Children’s Hospital Boston is very excited to share two new Web-based Flash interactives with you and your students: How Cancer Grows and Spreads and The Neuron. These animated online features present complex ideas in a user-friendly format and allow exploration outside of the [...]

Leading A Billion Plus Voices

Leading A Billion Plus Voices

Be Bold; Be Heard; Take Action on

Earth Day,
April 22nd 2008
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New Journal – Evolution: Education and Outreach

The journal “Evolution: Education and Outreach” made its debut last month.  Published quarterly, it targets K-16 students, teachers, and scientists alike, aiming to aid members of these communities in the teaching of evolutionary theory.  The journal features peer-reviewed articles for classroom use, collaborative papers written by teachers and scientists, teaching tools such as classroom activities, [...]

Understanding Evolution December Resources and Essay Contest

Whether it’s tainted spinach or Avian flu, the outbreak or mere threat of disease regularly makes headlines.  The new “killer cold” virus — a mutant strain of adenovirus — is no exception.  The virus has killed 10 people in the U.S. in the past 18 months, many of whom were otherwise healthy. Why are some [...]

Online Community For Genetic Educators

The “Community of Genetic Educators” website is a place for genetic educators to meet, collaborate, share and learn. Resources here will benefit K-12, collegiate, formal and informal biology and genetics educators. Once you register, you will be able to search and find helpful resources submitted to CoGE by other educators and by professionals at the [...]

Looking for Exemplary Science Programs (ESP) that Illustrate Inquiry

As the 2008 year approaches, the NSTA National Advisory Board (NAB) invites your help in identifying 15 programs for the 2008 Exemplary Science Program Monograph. The sixth monograph in the series now requests nominations for recognizing teachers and schools. Inquiry has become a word that all respect and admire – almost religiously. [...]