Articles tagged with High School Biology
Researchers found that providing simple hints on structural formulas reduces stress and improves performance in biology classes, as students were able to focus on the essentials without feeling overwhelmed. In contrast, self-efficacy remained unchanged, with students acknowledging their incomplete knowledge of formulas.
A research paper published in Academic Medicine highlights the successful development of an infectious disease curriculum, which increased student engagement and improved understanding of course content. The curriculum was piloted in five Boston Public Schools and showed significant improvements in science literacy and critical thinkin...
A University of Minnesota study found that high school biology teachers significantly impact college students' acceptance of evolution and questioning of creationism. About two-thirds of students reported their high school classes included evolution, while one-third did not cover either evolution or creationism.
A Rutgers-led group has been awarded a $2.55 million grant to develop instructional materials that integrate mathematics and biology in high school courses. The project aims to close the gap between math and biology instruction by creating modules that address key topics such as gene mapping, population trends, and public health.
The Interactive Virtual Intelligent System for Scientific Inquiry in a Biology Learning Environment (INVISSIBLE) will engage students in three scenarios that simulate authentic scientific inquiry experiences. Students will analyze evidence, build hypotheses, and solve crimes to learn different approaches to the scientific method.
A Cashmere High School student was selected as an American Fisheries Society Hutton Scholar to participate in a summer-long research program. The student conducted field observations on individual fish and studied the effects of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.