Describes some uses of pocket-size electronic calculators in biology classes; for example, charting exponential population curves, evolution by natural selection, and random genetic drift. (PEB)

This article presents a debate by two evolutionists, Ronald D. Simpson and Wyatt W. Anderson, and two creationists, Lane P. Lester and John N. Moore, over whether or not special creation should be taught in biology courses alongside the biological theory of evolution. (SL)

Describes models for selection, genetic drift and migration for teaching high school biology. (LS)

Illustrates an account of the University of Illinois Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations (PLATO) system of individualized instruction by describing four undergraduate topics. (AL)

Interprets Edward Spranger's "Forms of Life" against the background of the findings of modern biology. Shows how far Spranger's diagnosis of different human types, which are not affected by external influences on characteristics, conform with research hypotheses of modern biological sciences. (CAJ)

Describes a high school biology exercise in which a computer greatly reduces time spent on calculations. Genetic equilibrium demonstrated by the Hardy-Weinberg principle and the subsequent effects of violating any of its premises are more readily understood when frequencies of alleles through many generations are calculated by the computer. (JR)

Nuffield Secondary Science is a set of tested materials from which teachers can prepare courses for students in grades 9-11 (approximately) who do not intend to major in science. The materials are designed for British secondary schools but are adaptable to other countries. The Teachers' Guide to the entire set of Themes is described in SE 015 440…