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Study guide for a unit on human heredity for the advanced high school biology student
(1962-05)
Scope of Study: Today, more and more people are becoming interested in genetics. Most of the work done in this field does not cover human heredity for several reasons. The most important reason is that men has such a long ...
On the possibility of extraterrestrial life
(1967-05)
Scope and Method of Study: This report attempts to review various theories concerning the origin of the universe (our Sun and solar system in particular), the origin of the Earth, the origin of terrestrial life, possible ...
Differences in geometric assumptions
(1959-05)
Scope of Study: Several books on Foundations of Geometry and Non-Euclidean Geometry were examined. Those that gave a complete set of assumptions were given special attention. The sets appeared to be different . They were ...
Population decline and management plan for the peregrine falcon
(1974-12)
Scope of Study: This library report summarizes the major works that have been carried out in the study of the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) and outlines several management steps that may be effective in reversing the ...
Use of simplified apparatus in the study of atomic energy
(1961-05)
Scope of study: A study was made of the possible use of simple, inexpensive equipment in the study of atomic energy in junior and senior high schools. Apparatus and experiments were desired which could be used as instructional ...
History of beekeeping
(1960-05)
Scope of Report: Bees are very ancient creatures. They were fully developed in their present form at least as early and probably earlier than modern mammals had evolved from their primitive beginnings, long before man had ...
Unit in ecology for high school biology
(1962-05)
Scope of Study: This report provides a unit in Ecology which can be introduced in High School Biology. It is to be used as an additional unit in a high school biology course. The major objective is to introduce the basic ...
Modern aspects of light in photosynthesis
(1961-05)
Scope of Study: The purpose of this study is three fold: (1) to provide a general knowledge of the function of light in the photosynthetic process so it may be easily communicated to the high school student; (2) to present ...
Problems and projects for the teaching of the higher plants
(1958-08)
Scope of Study: The teaching of biology is interesting and inspiring if the teacher makes use of the living world about him. One of the most effective methods for using living organisms in teaching is the problem and project ...
Stimulating interests in science
(1959-08)
Scope of Study: At the present time demand far exceeds the supply of young people entering scientific work. This is possibly due to two factors: (1) the increasing number of positions available in this area, and (2) the ...