KABT BioBlog

Professional development opportunity for New York State high school biology (Living Environment) teachers

Support provided for travel, lodging, meals, and stipend!

Neurobiology for Your Biology […]

If I were still teaching I’d probably apply for this….I really love the upper Mississippi and have long been fascinated by the archeology of the area.  By way of Randy Dix and Bonnie Jancik…..

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Educational partnerships between scientists/faculty and K-12 teachers
offer mutual professional benefits.The National Institute for
Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) bringsthe two
communities […]

Back in the fall of 1969 I arrived on KU’s campus.  One of the first stops for me was the Museum of Natural History but I only viewed the famous dioramas along with horse, Comanche.  Like many during those times I […]

For those KABTer’s that author on this blog I have implemented a significant update.  WP3.3 has a number of new features but I think the one you’ll most like is the updated Media uploader.  You can now just drag and drop files from you computer.  This should make including files in your posts much easier.  [...]

You should consider taking advantage of this offer.  Evolution:  Education and Outreach is an excellent resource journal for teaching evolution.   From Ensi: Evolution: Education & Outreach Journal Offering Free Access to its Articles in 15 Issues Until 2012 This journal, with its many excellent articles on evolution and the teaching of evolution,…[Read more]

Princeton University Molecular Biology Department along with Howard Hughes Medical Institute is holding a Summer Workshop for Science Teachers July 8-20, 2012 Molecular Biology Hands-On: Cool Genes, Colorful Proteins Experiments include: PCR analysis of your DNA, Testing your snack’s DNA for Genetically Modified Organisms, Creating multicolored…[Read more]

Several KABT members have taken advantage of this opportunity in the past to improve their understanding of biology and research while working on teaching strategies.  This program has a history of great outcomes.  Consider applying to expand your horizons.   FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH TEACHER FELLOWSHIP   Eligibility:       Middle…[Read more]

Check out iGEM  for a great challenge for you and your students.

    Accept the Biology Challenge: Become part of the USA Biology Olympiad The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) is the premiere US biology competition for high school students. After two rounds of challenging exams, 20 students are invited to a residential training program at Purdue University where they experience labs and lectures with advanced…[Read more]

Summer in Ithaca is magical—great weather, beautiful scenery and a 3 day workshop. Something for even Kansas Biology teachers to consider.

Big thanks to Julie S. for organizing this year’s spring field trip.  All in all a big success.  Adventures all around.  Charlotte McD.  shared photos she took on her facebook page.

Here is a slide show of some of the images I took on Sat.