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Direct linkMarkowitz, Dina G.; DuPre, Michael J.; Holt, Susan; Chen, Shaw-Ree; Wischnowski, Michael – Science Teacher, 2006
This article discusses "Family Secrets," a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum module that focuses on the bioethical implications of genetic testing. In high school biology classrooms throughout New York State, students are using "Family Secrets" to learn about DNA testing; Huntington's disease (HD); and the ethical, legal,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Diseases, Biology, Testing
Quitadamo, Ian J.; Campanella, Ryan – Science Teacher, 2005
On the eastern edge of the Cascade Mountain range in Washington State, high school biology students have a unique opportunity to study the elusive cougar ("Felis concolor"), a large cat native to the area. Nestled in the Cascade foothills is the city of Cle Elum, a small rural community that is expected to soon experience considerable…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning, Biology, High School Students
