Archive for the 'Genetics' Category


Forensic Science: A Hit in Middle School, Maggots and All

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 1:32 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

The latest online publication from the Middle School Portal is now available - Forensic Science: Middle School. We’ve searched the web for the best resources associated with this topic but I’m sure we haven’t found all the great ones. We’d like your help - do you know of other resources we should include? If you […]

Posted in Topics: Genetics, Insects, Life Sciences, Quick Takes, Real Data, Science, Scientific Method

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Teaching Ethics

Saturday, March 29th, 2008 11:14 am

Written by: Mary LeFever

In June 2007, the National Science Teachers Association adopted its official position statement on professionalism. Teachers, like all other working adults, are expected to conduct their work professionally and ethically. But when exactly would they have learned proper ethics? Ethics is sometimes perceived as a sensitive issue and is not explicitly taught in the K-12 […]

Posted in Topics: Education Issues, Ethics, Genetics, Quick Takes, Science, Science as Inquiry

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