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Peer reviewedBowlus, R. David; Grether, Susan C. – American Biology Teacher, 1996
Describes a laboratory method to allow students to complete electrophoresis and staining of DNA samples within 1 45-minute classroom period. (MKR)
Descriptors: Biology, DNA, Genetics, High Schools
Peer reviewedStenvall, Marilyn J. – Science Teacher, 1996
Discusses the advantages of an extended school year and block scheduling for science learning. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Extended School Year, Flexible Scheduling
Peer reviewedDay, Martha M.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1996
Discusses the training and preparation for the transition to block scheduling. Provides a summary of some of the aspects of the four-by-four block schedule and describes strategies employed to modify instruction and curriculum. Includes two sample interdisciplinary activities. (DDR)
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Flexible Scheduling
Peer reviewedBohince, Judy – Science Teacher, 1996
Describes how to approach block scheduling of science classes. Discusses the planning process, specific activities that work well in longer science classes, and techniques for motivating students. (DDR)
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Chemistry, Educational Change, Educational Strategies
