Understanding Human Biology - 9780131790094

One of the most important features of this laboratory manual is the infusion of thinking and problem solving skills with the content areas. Activities and questions within an exercise build on previously learned information and encourage students to transfer information from one section of the course to another.

All content and problem solving goals are accomplished by using a simple, non-threatening approach to the lessons. Even students with little science background are able to get involved and master the material.

These exercises are cost effective and affordable. Typical schools will have most of the equipment needed to perform the experiments.

Each exercise is designed for use in a three-hour laboratory period, but can be easily adapted to accommodate two-hour or ninety-minute sessions. To provide maximum flexibility for instructors, each exercise is broken down into several activities. Activities can be deleted or presented as demonstrations without diminishing the value of the remaining components.

Many activities throughout the manual are suitable for use in online sections.