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- [KABT Spring Field Trip:  Smoky Valley Ranch](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5948) - Join us for a western Kansas adventure on the Smoky Valley Ranch and surrounding areas June 1-3! https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/kansas/placesweprotect/smoky-valley-ranch.xml Activities include: - camping under a peaceful grove of cottonwoods along the Smoky Hill River. - viewing prairie chicken leaks. - viewing swift fox dens. - hiking numerous chalk bluffs. - observing ferruginous hawk nesting sites. -
- [In My Classroom – #3](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4922) - Thanks to a little idea from Brad I thought I would try something with my AP Biology students this week that I saw him try with his BIO 100 students at KU earlier. Having experienced biology tutors provides personalized support and enhance students' understanding with the subject. We're currently marching our way through the mind-bending
- [ECET2 Take-Aways](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5581) - This weekend I went to the Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers in Kansas Conference. That is the longest name for a conference ever, so I had high expectations. Drew invited me to share anything of value I received, and while the conference didn't blow me away, it did encourage me to take care of myself, and that
- [Roaring River Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=85) - The Roaring River Field Trip took place June 1-3 with KABT Members Randy Dix, Harry & Charlotte McDonald, Shari McDougal & family, Tiffany Richard & family, Josie Stiles, & Bill Welsh attending. Friday night began with thunderstorms but the rest of the weekend was beautiful weather! Saturday morning some members began fly fishing after taking
- [Cow Farts and Global Warming: What a Gas!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6616) - Overview: What a gas! Opening with the anchoring phenomena of cow gas accumulating in a barn causing an explosion, there are many avenues of science for the students to investigate. This storyline presents the steps and resources for students which incorporate digestion, enteric fermentation, and greenhouse gases. Many additional optional topics are addressed such as phylogeny, comparative anatomy, alcoholic/lactic acid fermentation, career possibilities, macromolecules, agriculture practices, food webs, climate change – and more! The culminating activity is for students to research a particular area of interest and EITHER present their research or pitch their solution to global warming.
- [In My Classroom: POOP LAB! (AKA Fecal Floats/intestinal parasite lab)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5917) - A lab favorite in my classroom is the Poop Lab. I teach a Veterinary Medicine course for high school juniors and seniors (life science credit). Parasitology is one of the class foci (is it because I LOVE the gross factor? Probably). If you cover parasites, zoology or even zoonotic diseases, this lab is a must
- [KABT 2018 Fall Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6031) - The 2018 fall professional development conference will be held at the KU Field Station's Armitage Education Center from 9:00 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, September 22nd. There is a $15 on-site registration fee and an optional year-long KABT membership for an additional $15. Yellow Sub sandwiches will be provided for lunch. Please view the
- [2019 Summer PD - Ecosystems Across Kansas (Konza Prairie)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6099) - Several universities across this great state have partnered together on a massive interdisciplinary project (MAPS - Microbiomes of Aquatic, Plant and Soil Systems). As part of this project, they are holding annual Summer Institutes for teachers interested in these fields. This summer is the second edition, being held 17-21 June 2019 at the Konza Prairie
- [In My Classroom: Trying to make Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis suck less.](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6125) - Hey all! While having coffee with KABT President Rhodes on this lovely Presidents' Day, she suggested I share this activity that I did with my AP Bio students recently. If you know me at all, then you probably know I don't particularly care for teaching photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Yes, they are important topics, but
- [3D Printing Authentic Fossil Samples](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6133) - I had some biology students developing a guest lesson on fossils, and we got to thinking about how we could put real fossil examples in the hands of students. Here are our standards: Sure we can find some fossil examples on Thingiverse, but what we can find are somewhat hard to predict, their organization does
- [Material Science and Ecological Impact Using 3D Printing Materials](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6171) - I haven’t exactly been subtle about how sweet 3D print can be… https://www.kabt.org/2015/04/06/electrophoresis-is-hard/https://www.kabt.org/2015/07/20/diy-circulation-chamber/https://www.kabt.org/2019/03/11/3d-printing-authentic-fossil-samples/ The various options I’ve seen and imagined have usually focused on the engineering aspects of making. In biology classrooms, I can do a better job of building maker experiences with rich biological connections. Some community conversations have led me to sharing this
- [Midwest Regional 3D Symposium K12 Poster Session](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6174) - Exciting New Opportunity for K12 Students - The Midwest Regional 3D Symposium has a call out for K12 students and their instructors to submit abstracts for projects that they have completed using 3D technologies! This is the 3rd year for the symposium and first time they've had this opportunity for a student poster session. The
- [2020 Ecosystems of Kansas Summer Institute](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6201) - Several universities across this great state are working together on a massive interdisciplinary project (MAPS – Microbiomes of Aquatic, Plant and Soil Systems). As part of this project, they are holding annual Summer Institutes for teachers interested in the ecosystems of Kansas. This summer is the third edition, being held 8-12 June 2020 at the
- [Fun Approach to Teaching DNA Structure](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6204) - Teaching AP Biology students has many challenges, one of them being that by the time my typical student reaches me they are 3 years removed form freshman biology. As much as they may tell you that they already know something, or "We learned this freshman year", that does not always translate to "we REMEMBER this
- [Sickle Cell Anemia Investigation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6218) - I want to share how I am leading my students through our unit on molecular biology with a narrative of sickle cell anemia (SCA). Day 1: Introduce the problem of sickle cell anemia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEYqP8iZ8TE \ Next, I introduced the driving questions or problem that we will be looking at. #1 How does the gene for
- [Sickle Cell Anemia Investigation :Day 2](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6223) - Our goal for this day was to observe how blood typically passes through capillaries. I went to the store and got 17 feeder goldfish I had them set in a bucket in my garage over-night so the water was nice and cool and their oxygen demands were low. The students have five minutes to view
- [Sickle Cell Anemia: Day 3](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6229) - I did protein synthesis races with students. This is really fun, requires a high level of focus and energy from the teacher. Yet, I have found it to be very simple and effective. I project a simple sequence of DNA up on the board. One student acts as the RNA Polymerase and transcribes this DNA
- [Sickle Cell Anemia Investigation: Day 4](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6250) - Today began with a video by John Perry's series "Stated Clearly" titled "What is a gene?" Next, students wrote down the learning objective. A protein’s shape determines its function, and the shape occurs due to the sequence of amino acids coded by DNA. I explained that a truck has a specific shape that helps it
- [Sickle Cell Anemia Investigation: Day 5](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6272) - Today did not go too well. I must remind myself that it is quite a lot for students to jump from DNA to mRNA to Protein Shape & Function to Cell Shape to bodily function. Still, I think today should have worked much better than it did. We started with a video by BioVisions at
- [Sickle Cell Investigation: Day 6](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6277) - Today we had to retreat back to notes just to get clarity on what was going on. I simply had the students answer the first guiding question with notes. "How does the gene for sickle cell anemia cause such dramatic changes in people’s health? This brought students through the following: DNA-> Mutation-> mRNA-> Amino Acid
- [In my classroom:  Mathematical modeling of Influenza spread (and comparison to Coronavirus COVID-19)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6280) - Every biology classroom is likely teeming with discussions about COVID-19. This offers a unique opportunity to share real-time data and situations with students. Each day brings new developments in this world public health crisis. How are the epidemiologists working to temper the spread? This week, I adapted a lesson plan which I co-developed for high
- [Sickle Cell Anemia Investigation: Day 7](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6286) - Today we practiced using a micropipet and loading fluid into the wells of gels. I used several resources from miniPCR to do this. First of all, this is an amazing video resource to help teach your students how to micropipet. I paused it several times and had the students pass around micropipets to practice with.
- [Sickle Cell Anemia Investigation: Day 8/9](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6312) - This was a day where we did gel electrophoresis. I got my Sickle Cell test kits from Minione. This is the same supplier that we got our gel electrophoresis units from. I ran a kit which wasn't anything too spectacular or creative here. The gels can be microwaved, loaded, and cool into tiny forms in
- [An experiment for the KABT BioBlog---social networking](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2208) - You'll notice that things look a bit different around here. I've added a lot of new capabilities to the KABT BioBlog website while keeping all of the previous work. Over the last few months Wordpress (the software that runs our blog) has introduced some new social networking tools. With these tools this website/blog can now
- [Trying Something New With Grades](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5825) - I have wanted to change the way I assess students for a while. I have made changes to how and when I grade assignments, the format of tests, and how understanding is communicated during and after lab activities. But in the end, I was still grading students the same way I always had, the same
- [Staying Positive in Uncertain Times](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5420) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. This is not one of those posts. Not really, at least. If you
- [Teaching Quantitative Skills:  Data Analysis](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5620) - Managing labs has got to be one of the most difficult things we do as biology teachers. There is so much to keep in mind: safety, time, cost, level appropriateness, course sequence, preparation time, and did I mention time? It's no wonder that we are tempted to make sure that the lab "works" and that
- [Teaching Quantitative Skills in a Lab Context: Getting Started in the Classroom](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5601) - Some background on my teaching approach (which you may not agree with): A few years ago a young math teacher, Dan Meyers had several videos that went viral about math instruction. Be sure to google his work but also check out the critique of his work. Part of the his message was that we (curricula,
- [Teaching Quantitative Skills using the Floating Disk Catalase Lab:  Intro](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5592) - I find it remarkable how deeply the biology education community has embraced the call to increase quantitative skills in biology. This is certainly not an easy change to incorporate into our curricula and it is one that the community will be working on, tweaking and improving over time as our own instructional quantitative strategies
- [BioRender](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6000) - Imagine for me, if you would, this scenario: you are trying to make a diagram for a lab report (or assessment or poster or whatever) but you can't find the right figure. So you draw something that resembles what you want, or you use an image you found online that is similar to what you
- [A Thematic Approach to Anatomy and Physiology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=6018) - I recently had an exchange with some area teachers about how we approach the curriculum of a high school anatomy and physiology course. My course (and entire practice) is always undergoing change and revision. That said, I've created an outline for my course that might be helpful for others who are considering an attempt
- [PBL: Water Quantity and Water Quality](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5968) - A *New* Biology Adventure for Your Kansas Students: PBL - Water Quantity and Water Quality The NSF Kansas EPSCoR project titled, Microbiomes of Aquatic, Plant, and Soil Systems across Kansas (MAPS), a collaboration of researchers from KU, K-State, WSU, Fort Hays State, and Haskell Indian Nations University, hosted 12 Kansas biology teachers in a 2018 Summer
- [In Praise of Collecting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5989) - One of the old standby activities of biology class is collecting, labeling, and classifying insects. I remember this was one of the true highlights of my life. When I was a young child I began collecting insects. The night before our collection was due several cute giggling girls in my ninth grade class showed up
- [Call For 2018 Fall Conference Presenters!!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5984) - KABT is hosting our annual Fall Professional Development Conference at the KU field station on September 22nd, 2018. The fall conference is a great opportunity to share ideas, collaborate with Kansas teachers, and nerd out about biology. Presenting at this event is an awesome way to spread your favorite lessons, present a topic for discussion,
- [Teaching Animal Locomotion](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5946) - It may be coincidence that two Blue Valley North teachers have posted here this week. ...ok it's not. Daniel just motivates me to be a better teacher...and post more on here... and I love that. So, on to the point of my post. Nothing too profound or Earth changing here, just a fun and interactive
- [The Importance Of Having Students Act On The Loss Of Biodiversity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5937) - I remember one Sunday morning growing up where my family skipped church. My dad called the kids down for some “bed-side Baptist” where he gathered us together for a time of reflection. At one point he asked us if there was anything we should pray for. I remember the look of perplexed shock in his
- [KABT Winter Board Meeting 2/17](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5909) - Members, Friends, Stakeholders- Our annual board meeting is set to take place this Saturday, February 17th. Due to a forensics tournament, it has been moved to Baldwin Elementary School-Primary Center's community room. The address is 500 Lawrence St., Baldwin City, KS 66006. The door to the Community Room is on the southern side of the building (furthest
- [2018 Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award Nominations Now Open!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5895) - Nominations for the 2018 Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award are now open! Self-nominate or nominate a deserving colleague. The recipient of the award will receive: - A complimentary year of NABT membership - Registration to the 2018 NABT conference in San Diego, including the Honors Luncheon - Giftcards and resources from Carolina Biological Supply Company
- [Summary Post for Artificial Selection with Fastplants](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5892) - Apparently, I never got around to providing a post that provides links to the series of posts I made back in 2013 that followed the AP Biology Artificial Selection Lab from start to finish with a number of hints along the way. This post provides those links: Growing Fastplants Day Four Day 7 Day 12
- [In My Classroom: Going Bananas for Phenomenon Based Teaching](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5887) - I originally drafted this “In my classroom” as a way to talk about this cool lab that I used to begin talking about the role of biological molecules in living things. I originally intended to end this with talk of how it was a great lab experience for my students and made for a good
- [Data Analysis in a Natural Selection Simulation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5874) - I really like the HHMI Biointeractive activity "Battling Beetles". I have used it, in some iteration (see below), for the last 6 years to model certain aspects of natural selection. There is an extension where you can explore genetic drift and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium calculations, though I have never done that with my 9th graders. If
- [Was in my Classroom: A Biotechnology Program](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5866) - I got some really great news recently: some of my biotech students from last year are insisting that the program live beyond my tenure. The students who persist are not your typical advanced science participants (both were new last year and had zero science training beyond their graduation-required science courses). They found a sense of
- [Plotting Error Bars in Google Sheets?.....on a scatter plot????](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5860) - Robbyn Tuinstra, tri-athlete and AP Bio teacher extraordinaire recently had a question about putting error bars on scatter plot data in Google Sheets. Several of us weighed in---a couple of us suggested it wasn’t possible, a couple of others pointed to a video where custom error bars were placed on a bar graph. I mentioned that I
- [Assessing the Science and Engineering Practices](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5852) - I have been thinking a lot about the message that I want to send to students about science and reflecting on my own understanding of what science is. In my short two years as a teacher a lot of kids have come into my room conditioned into memorizing words and concepts until a test. They
- [Adult Luna Moth Sighting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5846) - We have a Luna Moth laying eggs on one of our plants. These organisms are not "rare" in the conventional sense, but they are only adults for 7 days, and in this region, the adults are only active for 1 week in February, then another generation is active for one week in May, and the last
- [2017 Fall Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5838) - Check out the link to see a list of the presenters and their topics! KABT fall conference (1)
- [Discuss Research](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5819) - Any teacher with a year or two of experience has had one of those conversations. You have six things to get done before you leave for the evening and you’re hustling to catch someone before they’ve left too. You pass a colleague in the hallway and they make a comment that catches you just right.
- [NOW ACCEPTING 2017 Fall Conference Session Proposals](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5816) - Friends, Members, and Colleagues, The Kansas Association of Biology Teachers would like to encourage you to submit a session proposal for our upcoming fall conference. We are being hosted by the Sternberg Museum (Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS) Saturday, September 9th (more information to follow soon). Whether you are a seasoned presenter or a
- [Aquaponics PBL](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5810) - My students built their own aquaponics systems this spring. First, I introduced a driving question to drive the project with a video. Next, the students broke into groups and explored three different types of aquapoincs units nutrient film, deep water culture, and media bed units. Then they shared what they had learned about these units
- [2017 Spring Field Trip- Clinton Lake](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5784) - We hope you will join us June 16-18th as the Kansas Association of Biology Teachers will be hosting members and nonmembers for our annual spring field trip. This year, we will be exploring Clinton Reservoir State Park, the Baker Wetlands, and the Kansas River. Camping will take place Friday and Saturday evening at Clinton
- [AP Biology - Layered, Mastery Assessments](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5765) - Eleven months ago I wrote a letter to my AP Biology students about stumbling in my efforts to include more learners in my AP Biology program. I was deeply conflicted in deciding how to proceed from our scores; student morale was as good as it had ever been and enrollment was up but their scores
- [A Review of DNA Day 2017](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5758) - DNA day, the third Friday of April, has been established to recognize and celebrate the advancements in the understanding of this amazing biological molecule. This is the second year KU has celebrated by organizing an outreach program where industry and academic scientists are sent to high school classrooms to present various topics. Feeling adventurous, I
- [In My Classroom: NESC Videos are helpful](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5752) - I have a student-teacher this semester, and he asked to teach our evolution unit as his "portfolio" unit. He is, at this point, mostly being left on his own to plan, assess, and manage the classroom. Our students were all on board for the Geologic Time Scale and natural selection (and it's accompanying demonstrations and
- [Get Out and Get Data...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5734) - In September of last year, the University of Kansas Biological Field Station graciously opened its facilities to the environmental science students of Basehor-Linwood High School. Scott Campbell, associate director of outreach and public services for Kansas Biological Survey, received the 20 students at the Armitage Center. Scott, a true educator, engaged the students in a
- [TBT: Protein Synthesis Models (In My Classroom)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5723) - EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS POST ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN FEBRUARY 2015 AS THE 3RD INSTALLMENT OF THE "IN MY CLASSROOM" SERIES. KABT MEMBER IN EXILE, CAMDEN BURTON, SHARED THIS ACTIVITY WHERE HE HAD HIS STUDENTS COMPARE AND CRITIQUE MODELS. ENJOY THIS KABT CLASSIC! Thanks to a little idea from Brad I thought I would try something with my
- [Nominate an outstanding biology teacher for the KS OBTA!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5332) - Know someone that deserves recognition for all the amazing things they do to help Kansas students better learn and understand biology? Nominate them to be the Kansas winner of the National Association of Biology Teachers "Outstanding Biology Teacher Award". Beside the recognition as being one of the best examples of what a Biology teacher is
- [The Implications of Mindset Research on Science Classrooms](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5715) - A recent article in Buzzfeed News shared an overview of some of the concerns surrounding growth mindset research and pedagogies focused on leveraging that research. The membership of KABT has considered the article and its critiques and has created the following response. The Implications of Mindset Research for Science Classrooms Mindset research, which focuses on
- [Sternberg Museum Summer Science Camps](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5711) - Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum is providing another year of high-quality field experiences for students. They are offering courses for elementary, middle, and high school students, and even have international trips available. The full catalog is available here. If you need more information, or are interested in one of the available scholarships, contact education
- [In My Classroom: Reading Peer-Reviewed Papers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5706) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms and
- [A 3D Gene Expression Lesson on Epigenetics](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5658) - Disclaimer: As far as standards go, I really like the Next Generation Science Standards. Particularly important to me is the emphasis it places on learning not just the content (disciplinary core ideas), but how scientists work/think (science practices) and connections between ideas (cross-cutting concepts). Over the last 3-4 years, I have been giving my favorite activities
- [KABT 2017 Winter Board Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5665) - What: KABT Winter Board Meeting (RESCHEDULED) When: Saturday, February 18th. 9AM-3PM (or earlier should we move through the agenda) Where: Baker Wetlands Discovery Center; 1365 N 1250 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046 (MAP) Who: All KABT members are welcome to attend. We will be having a potluck lunch. If you are coming and still need to "sign up" for something, Jesi
- [Summary Post for Teaching Quantitative Skills](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5677) - These are links to the posts on Teaching Quantitative Skills with the Floating Disk Enzyme Lab https://www.kabt.org/2016/11/29/teaching-quantitative-skills-using-the-floating-disk-catalase-lab-intro/ https://www.kabt.org/2016/12/01/teaching-quantitative-skills-in-a-lab-context-getting-started-in-the-classroom/ https://www.kabt.org/2016/12/04/establishing-an-experimental-procedure-to-guide-the-home-investigation/ https://www.kabt.org/2016/12/09/data-analysis/ https://www.kabt.org/2016/12/18/curve-fitting-aka-model-fitting-the-end-goal/ https://www.kabt.org/2017/01/06/the-final-installment-extending-and-evaluating-quantitative-skills/
- [In DNA, C pairs with G and X pairs with Y?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5668) - Big news! I recently read an article in the Washington Post that wasn't about our current political leadership, and I highly recommend it to all Biology teachers. An international team of researchers has published their findings in a paper titled, "A semisynthetic organism engineered for the stable expansion of the genetic alphabet" in journal PNAS. (If
- [ICYMI: Secretary of Education Confirmation Hearing](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5661) - Below is video from the recent confirmation hearing for Secretary of Education candidate Betsy DeVos, courtesy of C-SPAN. You can find this video on their website, along with a transcript of the 3-hour proceeding. I would recommend that any stakeholder in our education system (basically everyone) take the time to watch this hearing and develop
- [The Final Installment:  Extending and Evaluating Quantitative Skills.](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5654) - A note: You might want to scroll down, directly to Applying the NetLogo model to avoid my long winded setup and context) Getting Stuck in a Rut: I grew up about 1 mile from the Santa Fe Trail which cuts diagonally across Kansas on its way from Independence, Mo. to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- [Insect Trap Designs](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5642) - This year, for the first time, I had my environmental science students design insect traps. They worked in groups to select their trap designs, create a budget and materials list. They also did some initial investigations on which type of insects would be attracted to each trap and why. After setting the traps, students evaluated their
- [Curve Fitting AKA Model Fitting--the End Goal](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5625) - Curve Fitting AKA Model Fitting: When I started this series of posts my goal was to see if I could generate precise data with a proven classroom lab. The data precision that is possible with the yeast catalase lab provides a unique opportunity where data analysis skills can be productively explored, practiced and understood. My
- [TOP 5 LEAST Favorite Student Questions](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5606) - It happens to everyone... you're having a perfectly normal day until someone asks you a question that sabotages your day in an instant. With thanks to the KABT Facebook Group, here are our top 5 questions you wish you could never hear again from your students. #5: "Do we have to know this?" / "When
- [TBT: Cell Museum Project](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5609) - Editor's Note: This post originally appeared in December 2015 as part of the "In My Classroom" series. The author, Andrew Taylor, is an incredible Biology teacher currently at Olathe Northwest HS. This TBT selection was motivated by a recent Tweet/Periscope storm from Jessica Popescu (mentioned in this post) regarding #CellMuseum2016. Take it away, Andrew! Students
- [Establishing an Experimental Procedure to Guide the Home Investigation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5603) - Moving from the bulk reaction of yeast (catalase) and H2O2 to a procedure that can produce reasonable, reliable and precise data without just telling them, "This is the technique that we will use", can be tricky. But it is a discussion full of quantitative considerations if that procedure is going to generate quantitative data that can support
- [Model Building and Building on Models](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5574) - I make my students build and use models on a daily basis in my classrooms. I think that I have a better than average grasp on the Next Generation Science Standards, their practice and three-dimensional lesson planning. But I have apparently never thought to throw a bunch of vocabulary words at my students and give
- [NABT 2016 Notes](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5565) - Last week, biology teachers from around the country (and Canada) descended upon Denver, CO for the annual NABT Professional Development Conference. KABT members and Kansas teachers were particularly well represented with 17 Kansas educators (yes, we have claimed Camden and Vivian) in attendance! A hearty thanks to Camden Hanzlick-Burton for providing us with a GoogleDoc
- [In My Classroom: Investigating Mosquito-Borne Diseases](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5556) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms and
- [In My Classroom: Investigating Energy Flow with ZOMBIES!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5537) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms and
- [TBT: Miniposters](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5547) - Editor's Note: So far this semester, the most popular single post on the BioBlog is this September 2013 peer-review piece from our blogfather, Brad Williamson. Also this is a reposting of a reposting. Blogception! Enjoy this, and if you use mini-posters in your classes, share your experience with us in the comments! This is a reposting
- [TBT: Spinach Chloroplasts](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5525) - Editor's Note: This post was originally published in September 2014 by our resident tinker, Michael Ralph. I think he was successful in staining chloroplasts, how about you? I was pondering how to get a good look at plant cells with low cost, and I thought about Brad's work with onion root tips in visualizing mitotic cells.
- [2016 Fall Conference Agenda](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5464) - The KABT Fall Conference is returning to Emporia State University 10 September 2016 after many years alternating between the KU Field Station and Konza Prairie. We hope that you can join us for a day of collaboration where we can guarantee you something you can take back and use in your classroom the next week. Many
- [TBT: Inquiry with Termites](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5520) - Editor's Note: This post was originally published in August 2009. This is my absolute favorite thing to do with kids. I might even be the "colleague" referenced by Mr. Kessler. I originally did this activity based on an inquiry activity in the BSCS: Biology- A Human Approach (the black one) textbook. I'll use this with my
- [Reason #47 to Talk Soils with your Students](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5502) - If you are a person that falls into the center of a Venn Diagram with one circle representing RadioLab listeners and the other representing people that watched/attended the 2015 KABT Fall Meeting, you might have already made this connection. If you are not if you fit into this Venn Diagram at all, please do yourself
- [TBT: Fastplant Growing Tips](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5503) - Editor's Note: So, Brad Williamson is a pretty big influence on science educators here in Kansas and across the country. Here is a post he originally put on the BioBlog in August 2013. Fastplants are a good way to teach genetics, botany, evolution, ecology... maybe it would be easier to say they are a very robust
- [Antlion Tips and Tricks](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5476) - It's back to school time, which for me means gathering friends and family to help me collect antlions. This will be my 6th year using antlions, thanks to Brad Williamson. It really is a fantastic way to start the year. Students see a boring pit of sand in a cup, until the inevitable accidental bump
- [A Note Regarding the Upcoming Primary Elections](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5453) - A month ago, our state was faced with a real danger of school closings over a legislative impasse in the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives. Prior to and during this special session, much was said about change being needed in Topeka. While no means the best situation for our students, a funding bill that
- [TBT: Teaching Genetics in the 21st Century](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5450) - Editor's Note: Though not planned this way, let's make it two in a row for Eric Kessler. He originally posted this in July 2012. With many of us starting to plan for the next school year, now is the perfect time for an article like Dr. Redfield's. You may not agree with everything therein, but
- [TBT: Synthetic Biology (July 2010)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5444) - Editors note: This post on Synthetic Biology was originally published on the BioBlog 18 July 2010. While he at one point mentions that he doesn't "pretend to be an expert" on SynBio, author Eric Kessler has gone on to do some amazing work with his students in the field. Somethings have changed in six years
- [CALL FOR PROPOSALS- KABT Fall Conference 2016](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5441) - Colleagues! It is my pleasure to invite you to fill out a proposal to share your experiences with the KABT membership at our Fall Conference. This year's conference will take place 9/10/2016 on the campus of Emporia State University. Our conference theme is the use of organisms in the classroom, and biohazard safety, storage, and
- [Cimarron National Grasslands (CNG) Field Trip Agenda](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5410) - After what sounds like a great scouting trip, Craig Ackerman and Jeff Calhoun have put together a great weekend (June 3-5) of adventures at the CNG. Here is the agenda for this weekends field trip. Mostly this is information on how to meet up with the group. Specific plans (when we'll move from one site
- [An Open Letter to my AP Biology Students](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5434) - To my AP Biology students, The scores are out and they are not what we wanted. The results are surprising and disappointing. The numbers on this report do not represent the competency I led you to believe you had developed this year. We have stumbled, together; we must now become better from this struggle.
- [KABT Spring Field Trip:  June 3-5](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5408) - Just wanted to give everyone a heads up... Craig Ackerman and Pat Lamb are meeting up with Jeff Calhoun at Cimarron National Grasslands (CNG) this weekend to put together the agenda for the June 3rd - 5th KABT Spring Field Trip. I know the details are going to be last minute, but hopefully many of
- [Hominid Skull Analysis](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5398) - This year, inspired by previous conversations in this group about using hominid skulls in the classroom, my colleagues and I worked to develop a lab analyzing variation in hominid skulls. The original scaffolding for the lab came from an internet find created by ENSI (my typical process usually involves taking ideas from what others have done and
- [In My Classroom #14 - Building a Wetland Filter Lab](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5389) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms and
- [Time for a little "Service to the Profession"...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5386) - Hey everybody! There are some new Teacher Education Program Standards that would have an effect on licensure in the future. The standards are open for comments now until May 8th, 2016. So if you are looking for some light reading, or you just want to do your part to ensure that we are putting out high-quality
- [Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5368) - So today would have been Charles Darwin's 207th birthday. It seems improbable that he would still be alive today under any circumstances (unless he knows Tupac?), but that doesn't mean we can't still celebrate his life and work! For one of the top five Charles' of all time, we've got a nerdy science t-shirt and cookies to
- [Get Ready and Sign up for DNA Day](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5356) - Last year, the biology folks at the University of Kansas adapted a successful program from the University of North Carolina: DNA Day. The teachers I talked to loved the program and so did their students. Don't miss out. Sign-ups for Kansas DNA Day 2016 are now open! Kansas DNA Day features graduate and advanced undergrad
- [Environmental Education Workshop at Baker Wetlands](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5325) - Anyone else ready to start thinking about getting students outside to explore their local environment with all this nice weather? Need an excuse to get out to the amazing new Baker Wetlands Discovery Center? This workshop might be for you! February 12th and 13th, the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) is putting
- [In My Classroom #12: Endosymbiotic Story Books](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5252) - I can't get away with not following the rules *cough cough Ising cough* so I'm going to keep it fairly brief (and simple)! My biology class was working on an extremely challenging photosynthesis and cellular respiration test, and when they finish I always have them start on a set of notes for the following unit (cells).
- [Review of Evolution (North Star Games, 2014)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5283) - A few weeks back, I posted an article from Nature to the KABT Facebook page reviewing three board games that attempt to model the process of evolution. Brad Williamson was kind enough to make a donation of Nature's top pick, creatively titled "Evolution", to me and my classroom. In return, I was asked to write my own review
- [In My Classroom #13 - Curators of Natural History](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5290) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms
- [KABT Spring Field Trip 2015 photos](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5300) - Here is the Flickr album from the field trip to Chautauqua County, Kansas. Thanks for a great trip! https://www.flickr.com/gp/97330702@N08/h7Vn63
- [2016 KABT Winter Board Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5264) - SAVE THE DATE! What: 2016 KABT Winter Board Meeting. When: Saturday, Jan. 16th, 9am - 3pm Where: Baker Wetlands Discovery Center (1365 N. 1250 Rd., Lawrence, KS) Who: This is a meeting of the KABT executive council (see below), but any/all KABT members are welcome. Note: I will make another FB post closer to the
- [A Mentoring Program for New AP Biology Educators](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5279) - From the Editor: I received this message from David Knuffke, moderator of the AP Biology teacher community, and all-around Rock Star-level educator. As someone who was new to AP Biology in the not-so-distant past, I will vouch for the benefit of such a program. I, luckily, kept my head above water long enough to produce/modify
- [Notes from NABT 2015](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5270) - Writing from a hotel room in beautiful Rhode Island, I am here to bring you two things: Here is a Google Doc with collaborative notes from this year's NABT conference. A couple notes about it: While some of my notes are there, it really is due to the large collective effort of my peers in
- [DIY Circulation Chamber](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5141) - In my recent 3D printing exploits I have realized that I need a clean way to circulate fluids around and through samples. My need is to pass D-limonene over HIPS prints to dissolve in-fill and support structures. I then realized others may have similar needs for circulation. So I found a way to build a
- [In My Classroom #8 - Get At the Engineering](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5155) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms
- [In My Classroom # 9: I've Come to Have An Argument](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5167) - Welcome to the KABT new blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms,
- [In My Classroom #10: Protein Folding](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5210) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms and
- [In My Classroom - #1](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4840) - Some of us spoke at the KABT Executive Meeting this year about a new segment that I'd like to introduce: In My Classroom. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a new member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That's
- [In My Classroom - #2](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4886) - This year I am actually not teaching a general biology course, so my classroom materials this year will be mainly focused on my Forensic Biotechnology course... Anyway, currently we are covering fingerprint individualization, so I have been using a cool activity to get students to analyze their own prints. The kids blow a ballon up
- [In My Classroom - #4 (Can We Have An Argument, Please (2))](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4930) - Thank you, Camden, for the "Tag. You're it!" I am attempting to kill two birds with one stone with this post. This is part 4 in the "In My Classroom" series and a continuation of my thoughts of using argumentation in the classroom. If you remember, I outlined the argumentation process on Feb. 6th (see
- [In My Classroom - #5 (Public Interactions/Real World Experiences for Students)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4942) - Welcome to the KABT new blog segment, "In My Classroom". This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms,
- [In My Classroom - #6 (Getting Students Interested in Science)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4993) - Welcome to the KABT new blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms,
- [In My Classroom - #7 (Natural Selection Activity)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5059) - Welcome to the KABT new blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. The idea is that we all do cool stuff in our rooms,
- [In My Classroom #11: Cell Signaling](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5222) - Welcome to the KABT blog segment, “In My Classroom”. This is a segment that will post about every two weeks from a different member. In 250 words or less, share one thing that you are currently doing in your classroom. That’s it. Here we go: [Use the links... they're helpful] Cell Signaling. How does something
- [Anatomy in Clay Workshop](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5217) - I received this email asking me to pass this on to KABT members. ESSDACK based at Hutchinson, KS will be offering the two-day hands-on human anatomy training using the "Anatomy In Clay" manikins on October 27 and 28 of 2015. Mr. Dan Whisler, who teaches human anatomy and physiology at Sterling High School and has
- [The Great Gradeless Experiment #2](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5188) - Well, after 5 weeks of using the gradeless system, I figured it’s time for an update. If you’re just now joining me, my first post can be found here: https://www.kabt.org/2015/06/26/the-great-gradeless-experiment-1/ We’ve just finished our first unit (Structure and Function), which means we’ve had our first summative assessment. We’ve also submitted our first progress report grades
- [KABT 2015 Fall Conference is LIVE!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5176) - You can view our conference sessions live by going to the KABTv tab at the top of this page, or by using the embedded YouTube video. KEYNOTE Address AM Session 1
- [The 2015 KABT Fall Conference Is Here!!!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5169) - 2015 KABT Fall Conference Agenda We've got a fantastic group of scientists and educators ready to engage teachers in conversation and action during our 2015 Fall Conference at the Konza Prairie Biological Station on September 12th! Make plans to join us! Registrations is $35. This includes participation in all Conference events, 1 year full paid
- [2015 KABT Fall Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5146) - 2015 KABT Fall Conference Ready for What's Next The KABT Fall Conference is approaching quickly (September 12th @ the Konza Research Station) and we need all presenter proposals ASAP to finalize the schedule. The theme of the conference is "Working with secondary and university colleagues to explore cross-cutting concepts", but other NGSS related topics or research-based
- [KABT Spring Camping Trip-- Final Update](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5100) - THIS POST IS AN UPDATE AS OF 09 JULY FOR THE ANNUAL KABT CAMPING TRIP. THE INFORMATION IS MORE OR LESS IDENTICAL UNLESS NOTED IN **BOLD**. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CALL OR EMAIL DREW ISING. CONTACT INFORMATION IS POSTED ON THE KABT FACEBOOK GROUP. ** Based on the nature of the field sites we will be
- [KABT Spring Field Trip (Chautauqua Hills)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5013) - Hey everyone! Last weekend, I was able to go on a scouting trip for our Spring Field Trip with Ken Davidson, and Stan and Janet Roth. Having spent most of my life around Kansas City or the Flint Hills, I was in awe of some of the neat things we explored. I cannot wait
- [The Great Gradeless Experiment #1](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5129) - I've officially been approved to go gradeless in my freshman biology classes! I want to blog my experiences (both successes and failures) for you all. In addition, if you have any experience with standards-based grading or gradeless classes, I would love to hear from you! For my first gradeless post, I'd like to share some
- [KU Med Summer Teacher Externship](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5117) - I recently had the pleasure of attending the KU Med Summer Teacher Externship. I decided to go because I am lacking in my knowledge of medical careers. The flyer said it was for health career teachers, and I decided A+P counted. Well, after attending, I’m here to tell you that this is not just a
- [Student Project on Genetic Research of Periodic Cicadas](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5112) - What a research opportunity for my students but we need help from you, your friends and relatives! Please ask relatives and friends in different states throughout the USA to collect cicadas for us. We ( my students and I) will ID and analyze DNA. Please post this request on Social media if you deem appropriate.
- [Prairie Wonders and a Plant ID Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5107) - Aldo saw things that others don't: Every July I watch eagerly a certain country graveyard that I pass in driving to and from my farm. It is time for a prairie birthday, and in one corner of this graveyard lives a surviving celebrant of that once important event. It is an ordinary graveyard, bordered
- [Homework in the Summer?!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4895) - [Editor's Note: This post accompanies my blog post on summer assignments in AP Biology (and other) classes. My student, Morgan Johannesen, offered me this short essay. What follows is her opinion of the assignment). -Ising] Summer assignments are a chore. Reading books for school is a chore. Somehow, compared to other summer assignments, Mr. Ising managed to
- [The Value of Summer Assignments](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5046) - I recently read a post on Medium from a teacher, David Knuffke, whom I have never met but have come to respect the opinions of in most topics concerning science education. How I Killed My Summer Assignment (And Why It Had To Die) For those too busy/lazy/whatever to read what he has to say, I'll
- [Overnight Camping with Students](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5030) - This year I've started bringing a small group of students on the Kansas Herpetological Society's field trips. KHS has 3 field trips a year (fall, spring, and summer). The goal of these trips is to survey the reptiles and amphibians found in the county we're visiting for that particular trip. Most of the herps we find
- [Tick-Borne Disease Lessons](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5016) - Excited to share that finally the work several of us Biology teachers did last summer and this fall putting together a Tick-Borne Disease Unit for information and education about preventing tick diseases is uploaded online and is ready to share. Since tick season has started, please check it out. You can teach it as a
- [2015 Kansas Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5005) - 2015 Kansas Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Conference June 22-24, 2015 Hutchinson Community College 1300 North Plum, Hutchinson Stringer Fine Arts Center Get ready for three mind-blowing days as this year’s Excellence in Math and Science Teaching Conference takes on a whole new format! The best math and science teachers in the state will
- [An Activity to Introduce Critical Thinking for Throwback Thursday](https://www.kabt.org/?p=5002) - This is a write-up I did for a presentation back in the early 90's. I was sharing this activity that I did for several years with some KABT folks this evening and I was sure they would find it on the KABT site but I can't find it. So, here it is. I think it speaks
- [Cat Genetics Mini Unit](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4986) - This year I have tried a mini project-based unit that uses cats to teach genetics. I got the idea for this and some resources from an article written by Alan Christensen, a professor at the University of Nebraska. I started out by running through my normal unit on genetics to serve as a background on genetics vocabulary
- [Learning & Knowing - PD Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4981) - I'm pretty excited to offer an opportunity to attend a meeting to look at brain research and how it can/should impact a classroom. All are welcome and it's free, but space is limited so shoot me an email if you'd like a spot. mralphoe[at]olatheschools[dot]org Knowing and learning are not the same thing. Brain research has demonstrated
- [Electrophoresis is Hard](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4973) - I know many upper-level biology classes perform some version of the classic (are they old enough to be classic yet?) biotechnology procedures at some point in the year. Bacterial transformation, PCR, and DNA electrophoresis are all experiments that occur in many labs at high schools and universities. I say occur but what I mean is
- [*My* Biology Objectives](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4919) - Unless you lucked into being one of my students, you have probably never laid eyes on my course objectives. But today, I am releasing them to the public in all their glory. My reason? Because I know they can be better and they've been mine too long for me to see them with fresh perspective.
- [DNA Day Celebration](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4910) - Here's something I think you will take part in---DNA day. KU in collaboration with the University of North Carolina is scheduling in class visits with KU students/staff/faculty to explore DNA day. They will bring and lead activities for your students. From their web site:"Kansas DNA Day is an annual event where scientists from the University
- [Now Accepting Applications: 2015 Outstanding Biology Teacher of Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4897) - Every year, the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) program attempts to recognize an outstanding biology educator (grades 7-12 only) in each of the 50 states; Washington, DC; Canada; Puerto Rico; and overseas territories. Candidates for this award do not have to be NABT members, but they must have at least three years of public, private, or
- [A Model Performance](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4879) - Hey! Watch this video from my AP Biology class last week. See if you can figure out what is going on... Did you figure it out? Do you know the significance of the AYE's? And what is with that stack of backpacks? :) Protein synthesis is a difficult concept for students to grasp in depth. I like
- [Can we have an argument, please? (1)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4864) - So I've been experimenting with argumentation in my classroom this year and I am really excited about the prospects. There are many improvements to be made, but I would like to share my experience with you thus far. In this post I'll discuss the process. I will share actual argumentation lessons and how they've gone
- [Everyone needs a podcast...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4860) - Do you know what is really great (and also terrifying) about the internet? There is a place for everyone, if you're willing to look for it. The quality and quantity of the content may vary, but you can always find something that you're looking for. Now podcasts are replacing orange as the new "black". After
- [Is "Theory" Jargon?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4829) - In my introductory Biology 1 classes, I go out of my way to avoid using too much jargon (AKA words which have a different meaning and significance to a particular group or profession). For the 14- and 15-year old students I interact with, it tends to get in the way of communication and understanding. This
- [Happy Kansas Day!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4833) - Kansas is 154 today. As a resident of this state since before my 2nd birthday, I have only known Kansas schools as a student and a teacher. I just wanted to take second to be thankful that I am teaching students in a state that was one of the first to adopt the NGSS. That has,
- [Thesis Defense as a Model for Project Assessment](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4778) - My grand experiment continues. I am attempting to isolate and identify methanotrophic microbes that I believe to be present in Olathe municipal water sources, with a focus on Indian Creek which runs near our high school. That's not my grand experiment (it's actually a pretty mundane and simple experiment, despite what my time investment tells you).
- [CDC Science Ambassador Training - now accepting applications](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4772) - 2015 Come to Teacher Training at CDC!At the Fall KABT Conference, I spoke about my AMAZING experience at the CDC last July. The application process has been opened up for the 2015 Science Ambassadors. I encourage you to apply! Please see the information below and/or distribute the attached pdf among your collegues: Centers for Disease
- [2015 KABT Winter Board Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4768) - SAVE THE DATE! What: 2015 KABT Winter Board Meeting. When: Saturday, January 17th, 2015 from 9am-3pm. Where: Noah Busch's house (4513 Nature Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502). Who: This is a meeting of the KABT executive council (see below), but any/all KABT members are welcome. Note: Traditionally, attendees bring a food item to be included in
- [VOTE (Dancing, not politics)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4757) - [Note: At this time, voting is no longer active. The videos are available in a playlist below, and you can read more about the assignment in the original blog post.] Exercise your right to vote! Your unique skill set as science teachers makes you the perfect voters. You can help decide which group does the
- [An Alternative Method for Assessing Student Understanding?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4753) - In my experience, students have the some difficulty in understanding things in Biology which are not easily observable. When you mix in heavy doses of chemistry and a fair amount of process-specific vocabulary, cellular energetics may be the most challenging of all the topics I cover on a regular basis. With the NGSS an increased
- [Bring Evolution To Your School/Community For Darwin Day 2015!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4748) - Interested in bringing cutting-edge evolutionary science to your school and community? Apply to be a stop on NESCent’s 2015 Darwin Day Roadshow. NESCent (The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center) is an NSF-funded evolution research center. To celebrate Charles Darwin’s contributions to science and society, we send our scientists on the road every year around “Darwin Day” (the annual, world-wide celebration
- [CBTA Workshop:  Statistics in Biology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4745) - CBTA Workshop: Statistics in Biology Saturday, October 18, 2014 8:00AM-4:00PM Fairview High School Boulder, CO Do your students understand the role of statistics and error analysis? Can they select and use the appropriate statistical test to evaluate data? Are you confident in your ability to teach and evaluate these skills? Register now! to join CBTA’s
- [Spinach Chloroplasts](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4739) - I was pondering how to get a good look at plant cells with low cost, and I thought about Brad's work with onion root tips in visualizing mitotic cells. Check out his original post here. The thought occurred to me that the fixative should dissolve inter-cellular connections in leaf tissue the same as root tissue,
- [Collaboratory Assessment](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4685) - Watch this session below or at the new KABTv page. If you weren't able to attend the 2014 KABT Fall Conference, I presented a session on how to provide students with group assessments which still hold each student accountable for their own individual learning. My experience using collaboration on assessments began after I read an
- [AvidaEd additional resources ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4677) - I attached a few documents that should be helpful in understanding my presentation about using AvidaEd in conjunction with phylogenetics programs. Helpful formatting notes for using AvidaEd and phylogenetics --> this file details each step of isolating Avida individuals, translating their genomes, and inputting them into the phylogeny site. Also, the free download of AvidaEd
- [KABT Leadership](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4727) - Election results are in... President: Noah Busch President-Elect: Drew Ising Vice President: Kelley Tuel Secretary: Kelly Kluthe Treasurer: Michael Ralph Region 1 Rep: Jenna Shepherd Region 2 Rep: Pat Lamb Region 3 Rep: Eric Kessler Region 4 Rep: Jesi Rhodes At-Large Reps: Lisa Volland, Craig Ackerman, Chris Ollig, & Camden Burton A special thank you
- [Biomolecular Modeling](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4720) - With the new NGSS rollout, the science and engineering practices have become a major topic of interest and relevance. Through an application and selection process at MSOE and 3D Molecular, Inc, I was selected to be a part of a group of teachers receiving training on Drugs, Drug Targets, Neural Processing, and Drug Addiction. During
- [Community Session -  NGSS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4712) - We discussed the new NGSS standards and how they should be used by teachers. Our conversation focused on how to engage students in science practices and cross-cutting concepts,not just the content, in fact we should avoid using as a curriculum.
- [Free State Prairie Project](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4713) - KU professor Dr. Helen Alexander and I presented an introduction to the Free State High School Prairie Project in Lawrence. In the fall of 2013 we were awarded grant money to establish a prairie restoration research area on an abandoned football field on the Free State High School campus. We designed an experiment with 6
- [Community Session - Inquiry Labs](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4710) - We had a discussion regarding how to break existing experimental lessons apart into the constituent pieces and rebuild an inquiry experience that meets our time requirements and content standards. I shared the Biology Rocks! resource and we discussed the inquiry triangle in the early discussion. biologyrocks.org
- [Inquiring with Plants - Keynote Presentation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4703) - Marshall Sundberg presented about inquiring with plants and shared several of the investigations he engages his college biology students in at Emporia State University. He gave us the task of making the most "bendy" celery using tap water and salt. All of these investigations are focused around the task of engaging students in science practices, which
- [CDC Science Ambassador Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4698) - This summer I had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 CDC Ambassador Training. Twenty teachers from across the US spent a week in Atlanta, GA attending seminars held by CDC scientists. Each day we would tour something – the Spencer Museum, research laboratories, the CDC Library, the CDC campus, etc. This was an amazing chance
- [Live Stream the 2014 Fall Conference (probably)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4693) - Hello all! We're excited to let you know that, pending consistent internet connectivity, we will be able to stream the KABT Fall Conference this year. We're using Google+/YouTube "Hangouts On Air". TO VIEW THE CONFERENCE SESSIONS, FOLLOW THIS LINK OR CLICK ON THE "KABTv" TAB IN THE MENU BAR. We hope that this will allow us
- [KABT 2014 Fall Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4653) - Directions to the Armitage Center can be found on the KU Field Station website: http://kufs.ku.edu/about/directions/ It's going to be great, so make plans to join us!
- [Studying Photosynthesis with the Floating Leaf Disk Assay](https://www.kabt.org/?p=162) - Post edited and modified Aug. 23, 2014 For years, I have promoted the floating leaf disk assay as one of the best ways for students to explore factors that affect photosynthesis. It's replicable, it's cheap, it's accessible, and most of all it's fun. In my classes we introduce the technique with a structured lab investigation
- [Now Accepting Nominations for the 2014 KABT Fall Elections!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4669) - KABT Members, I am now accepting nominations for the 2014 KABT Fall Elections to be held on Sept. 13th at the Fall Conference. I am attaching the ballot as it looks right now (I just transferred names from the 2013-14 leadership list). I am also attaching the region map. Please send your nominations ASAP. It
- [Kansas Fossil Search](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4650) - Re-posted from the BioRx blog - http://wp.me/p4PfB2-1f I finally had the chance to evaluate my sediment samples that we collected from the Flint Hills last week (I may or may not have been missing a PD meeting at the time... I was eager). The beautiful sediment striation made me think that surely there would be some great micro-fossils
- [Biomes Activity by Chris Ollig](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4645) - During our fantastic camping chair conversations at this springs kabt field trip several people shared some wonderful ideas for lessons they have developed or used in their classroom. I had a few individuals inquire about an activity I developed to help students learn about the various biomes. As is usually the case, a winter
- [Inquiry in AP Biology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4642) - The recently implemented AP Biology curriculum has placed an increased focus on science practice skills. In an effort to properly reflect this in my classroom, I made the decision to build my final unit around an open inquiry investigation. The unit was ecology, and the results were so positive that I plan to use some
- [KABT Fall Meeting – Vote for Breakout Sessions](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4636) - This year at the 2014 Fall Conference we're trying something new, we want to have two breakout sessions where participants get to decide what they would like to talk about! Maybe it's using technology (like BYOD) in your classroom, moving from a traditional grading system to a more standards-based one, or something else, the topics
- [KABT Fall Meeting - Call for Presentation Proposals ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4628) - Have something to share with the KABT community? Maybe it's a new lab or activity that focuses on student collaboration? Maybe you're looking for potential collaborators on a teaching project of yours? We invite you to come share at the 2014 Fall Conference on September 13th at the KU Field Stations. This year the focus
- [STEM Discussion Event - 7/16/14](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4625) - The Kauffman Foundation is hosting a series of casual education meetups in the month of July to provide a setting to discuss current teaching innovations. Next week I get to present, and I'll be leading a discussion of how to encourage greater penetration of inquiry methods both in STEM classrooms and also beyond typical STEM
- [Flipping and Going In Circles](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4616) - Moving student learning out of the classroom will require better formative measures of competency and content acquisition. Summer is the time for reflection in the life of a teacher. This year I stumbled upon something interesting; I found myself at a nexus of several teaching styles: I teach a general biology course in a
- [Recollections from the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4579) - As one of the trip coordinators for this year's field trip, I must say that even though I was a bit stressed when our journey began and not everyone decided to take advantage of the free van transportation, it didn't take long for me to relax as I watched the participants striking up conversations with each other in the
- [KABT Field Trip Information and Draft Schedule](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4574) - Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge, May 30 - June 1 The link below contains the draft document for the KABT Field Trip this weekend including background, directions, maps, and a schedule of events for Friday-Sunday. Please read it. I will have final copies along with some instructional activities as handouts on the field trip. The
- [Freaky Friday](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4570) - So before I disappoint anyone you should know this post won't be an analysis of the 1976 original or 2003 remake of this movie. Sorry. Freaky Friday was an idea I had at the beginning of last year because I wanted to have something on Friday's that would interest students and be a "cool" way
- [KABT Summer Field Trip 2014](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4556) - Save the date! The Summer KABT Field Trip will be held in Linn county, Kansas from May 30 - June 1. We have lots of potential activities in the works, a few include: * camping Fri & Sat nights * spending time at the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge. They are the only place in
- [Finishing up the Artificial Selection in Fastplants](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4550) - Last Fall I completed the first round of an artificial selection experiment using Fastplants similar to one described in the new AP Biology Lab manual. I finally got around to planted, growing and scoring the second generation of seeds selected for higher trichome numbers. Here are some of the seed pods that I collected and
- [Statistics in the Biology Classroom](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4548) - Saturday at KU Edwards Campus I attended the “Statistics in the Biology Classroom” workshop, the 2nd part of April’s PD opportunities provided the KU Center for STEM Learning (under who the UKanTeach program can be found). You can find my notes, ideas, and instructions for incorporating statistics in the biology classroom using Excel spreadsheets here. Like
- [Question Based Dissections](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4541) - Question Based Dissections I was really affected by an article Brad Williamson posted this January. The article discusses how rarely students get the chance to formulate their own questions in education. Unfortunately, I am often guilty of doing this. To quote a gem from the article: "When students know how to ask
- [Teaching Stats in AP Biology or any Biology for that matter?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4537) - A reminder: On Saturday, April 26th I'll be putting on a free half-day workshop that will explore alternative statistical methods for AP Biology classes. These alternatives are simulation models and resampling models. It is my contention that once you and your students develop these skills you'll find they will work for almost all the analysis
- [An Example of teaching with GIS ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4532) - Camden's post about using technology to allow students to gather field data reminded me about an activity that my Field Ecology students and I completed this past January. The objective was to use student cell phones, google docs forms, and Edgis to gather fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) leaf nest locations at an urban park close
- [Fruit (Flies) of our Labor](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4527) - After a long blog hiatus, I thought I would update with the culmination of the pedagogy component of this project (the research is still underway and with several current students planning to spend part of their summer getting some final data and writing the paper, so it should see publication before too long). Missing out on a
- [NSTA 2014: More Resources](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4509) - Thanks to Michael Ralph getting things started. I would love to have made it to the epigenetics/arabidopsis workshop that he discuss but there is only so much time in a day. Here are a few of the highlights from my 1 1/2 days at the convention. Citizen Science with Bats The world's leading bat
- [GIS in the Classroom](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4506) - Today at KU Edwards Campus I attended the "GIS in the Classroom" workshop, part of April's PD opportunities provided the KU Center for STEM Learning (under who the UKanTeach program can be found). Skipping right to the chase, you can find my notes, ideas, and instructions for using GIS in the classroom here. Most of
- [NSTA 2014 - Ideas and Resources](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4499) - As I sit here among the clouds, thousands of feet in the air speeding back toward the central time zone, I am reflecting upon my time spent in Boston. The NSTA national conference has drawn to a close and I am making the realization that I have accumulated several exciting ideas that I hope to
- [Using Plotly---embedding a graph](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4491) - Check out what Plot.ly allows you to do: by the way you can click on the link over on the right and go to the even more interactive graph and leave comments. https://plot.ly/~ksbioteacher/1
- [BioBuilder Professional Development Workshop in KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4482) - After a few years of integrating Synthetic Biology into our molecular course offering at CAPS, I am happy to announce that we will be offering a 3-Day BioBuilder Workshop at CAPS on July 8-10. This three day professional development opportunity will prepare educators to bring biological engineering and synthetic biology into their classrooms and laboratories. The workshop
- [Apply or Nominate for 2014 Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4478) - I am excited to announce that it's that time again... The new criteria for the 2014 Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award is available!! If you would like to apply, please start working on the application (attached below). There is no need to let me know ahead of time that you are applying since we have
- [KATS Kamp Scholarships](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4474) - KCFS KATS Kamp Scholarships Kansas Citizens for Science, a long time partner with KATS, announces scholarships of $100-275 to be awarded to attendees for KATS Kamp this spring. KCFS realizes that KATS Kamp is the premiere professional development opportunity for science teachers in Kansas. We therefore want to provide the opportunity for increased numbers of
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4472) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Zapping Charlemagne's Power Grid: A Solar Superflare in 774 AD? Speakers: Adrian Melott, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas Date: March 11, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th
- [Happy Darwin Day from NABT](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4468) - His is a tribute to Darwin, his theory, and biology teachers. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry7ND9Ja1-o
- [Web resources on penguins and Curiosity rover](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4466) - Here are some links that were shared during recent science cafes. Thought some of you might find these useful. Websites from Gary Wesche’s January presentation on penguins. www.polareducator.org About PEI PEI is a vibrant network promoting polar education and research to a global community. By fostering dialogue and collaboration between educators and researchers, PEI aims to
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4464) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ A History of Water Pollution in Kansas City Speakers: John Dunn, Environmental Engineer, US EPA Region 7 Date: February 11, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Kansas City is a river
- [Science at its Core](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4454) - A full day of doing science for a full semester of investigation and community. The Olathe Methanotroph Isolation and Identification research initiative is in its third year at Olathe East, and we are dealing with a new problem this year: fragmentation. When a program is new everyone is on the same page because it’s page
- [Day 47-48: I'm 95% Confident Freshman Can Do Statistics](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4450) - Back again for fun and frivolity. Monday, my students were examining their mounted slides (made previously) of their embryos from their Tep3/cyoYFP x Tep3/cyoYFP cross. They were collecting data on how many of their embryos died (obviously before we bleached and mounted them) and how many survived. This was a test to see if they saw 25% or 50%
- [Day 35-38: Counting is Hard](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4445) - Remember when I said Inquiry is hard? Apparently, I was getting ahead of myself. Counting is hard. No, not that counting. Like, the 1, 2, 3 kind of counting. Some days I need to breath and realize the hardest things for high schoolers can be the most mundane and seemingly simple tasks. So Wednesday and Thursday we took a look
- [Day 34: Inquiry is Hard](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4439) - Today was supposed to be "the day". After all this time observing and working together to cross our flies it was the student's turn to choose their initial research question that would guide them from here on. *crickets* So this is one of the hardest things for me that requires patience on my part. I
- [Day 33: What Kills the Flies?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4434) - BACK! Thanks to the Polar Vortex my flies got some extra hibernation time, but we brought them back out into the world today! Luckily, mostly all of the culture tubes had viable offspring (minus the pink ones with strep - Awesome yet kind of scary to find in your fly cultures). Today, I asked students to
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4427) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Help Us Begin Our Fifth Year of Science Cafes Penguins, Penguins, Penguins: Now that I have your attention, let’s talk! Speakers: Gary Wesche, Kansas City Zoo Penguin Education Coordinator Date: January 7, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th
- [Two book recommendations for Naturalists, Biologists, and Teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4035) - Years ago when I first entered graduate school, I went to see E. Raymond Hall about the possibility of a job. Dr. Hall was a legend and someone I really wanted to work with, if possible. At the time, despite his lifelong passion with mammals he was trying to help conserve the tall-grass prairie ecosystem. Hall had
- [NABT membership discount](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4421) - Join NABT by Dec. 31 for only $60. Save $15. Use discount code NABT2013. Renew using the same code and your current membership will be extended for a year at the discount rate. Use the same code. Hopefully all of you KABT members are NABT members. If not, now is the time to join.
- [Stan's 2014 KS Natural History Event Calendar](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4418) - Each year, Stan Roth puts together a calendar of events, meetings and get-togethers for those who study and revel in Kansas Natural History. Here's this year's calendar from Stan. Thanks to Stan for putting this together. Events Calendar, 20 December 2013
- [Evolution of Multicellularity?--a New Lab Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4386) - Perhaps you follow Carl Zimmer and are familiar with an ongoing set of relatively simple experiments that explore the evolution of multicellularity using yeast. The experiments are very straightforward and I had thought to myself that if I were still in the classroom I'd be trying this out. William Ratcliffe, one of the principle researchers
- [Day 8: Females > Males](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4413) - I may have infused some sociological norms into today's activity. Do boys really prefer blue? Or is it a social construct? Hmmm... What does this have to do with day 8 of our fly genetics project? Well today students had the menial task of transferring their flies (and they will do it again Thursday before Finals are
- [Day Five: Punnett Squares FTW/L?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4405) - Alright, long weekend involving buying a car (bye money) left me a bit overwhelmed. But let's update from last Friday. First, students were asked at the beginning of the hour to (1) label posterior, anterior, lateral, dorsal, ventral on a fly diagram and (2) the stages of the Drosophila life cycle along with time at each stage.
- [Day 2: Where are my larva?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4402) - Today our larva hatched from their eggshell and began crawling around. Students were first asked to recall and attempt to diagram the anatomical positions (anterior, posterior, dorsal, ventral, lateral) on pictures of 3 different stages of development (embryo, larva, adult) as well as identify which stage was which picture. We then showed students a video from DNATube
- [NGSS lawsuit](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4396) - I appeared on the radio show, Voices of Reason, on KKFI, 90.1 FM, on Dec. 1, to discuss the lawsuit attempting to prevent the implementation of NGSS. In a twist of history, I find myself defending the actions of the state board on evolution instead of protesting. Nevertheless, we can't allow ourselves to fall asleep
- [Day 1: Fly Genetics ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4393) - In an effort to channel Brad earlier this fall, I will (hopefully) be blogging about an ongoing interdisciplinary project a researcher and I are currently working on. The blog posts are hosted also on my blog and therefore may contain odd wording or obvious/redundant information, but partly this is for my memory as well as
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4389) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Observations on Tanzanian Animals, Ecology, and Culture Speakers: Harry and Charlotte McDonald Date: December 3, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Harry and Charlotte will share their thoughts (and dare we
- [A Little Birdie](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4378) - The role of social media is rapidly evolving, but education can still be a part of those interactions. I am a millennial. I was a college freshman when Facebook exploded in popularity, and although I was reluctant to join I have been a part of the social media giant’s clientele long enough to watch it
- [Kansas Citizens for Science Annual Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4375) - Announcing Kansas Citizens for Science 14th Annual Membership Meeting Date: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 Place: Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, (2nd floor) 1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka Exit to the West from I-70 on 10th St. The library is on the south side of the street about a mile west of I-70. Time: 2:00
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4373) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Arboriculture 101 Speakers: Jeff Sifrit, ISA Certified Arborist for K.C. Arborist Tree Care Date: November 5, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Join Jeff for an evening discussing all things about
- [Organismal Behavior in NGSS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4360) - I have been wrestling with how to tackle the new behavior standards in NGSS since this past summer, and the time has finally hit where we jumped in. I interpret this standard to cover organism behavior: HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis. In the clarification statement it
- [Day 40--Has it been this long?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4357) - As I was looking over my past posts about growing these fastplants I was a little taken aback at how much time has passed from my last post back on Day 27. It is now Day 40 and as you can see from the images, the seed pods filled nicely and the plants are
- [Science Cafe Wichita](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4354) - Topic: Conservation and the Species Dating Game Speaker: Schaneé Anderson – Curator of Education at Sedgwick County Zoo Date: Monday October 14 Time: 7:30 PM Location: The Donut Whole (1720 E. Douglas) In the world of endangered species preservation every breeding counts. However, not every animal should breed. Sedgwick County Zoo actively prevents more endangered
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4352) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ NASA's Mars Science Laboratory - Curiosity Rover Overview Speakers: Aaron Sengstacken, Aerospace Engineer Date: October 8, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. The Curiosity Rover has been successfully operating on the surface
- [Sending the Right Message](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4331) - Creating a Coherent Curriculum in a Science Classroom The atmosphere was bubbling with excitement. The aroma of biochemistry was thick in the air, with products of biological decomposition facilitated by heat and the distribution of anaerobic fermentation bi-products providing the distinct smell only a popular local brewery can. Free State was experiencing a typical summer
- [Day 27 update](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4348) - Note much to update. The seed pods are filling out and the plants overall are looking fine. I almost goofed up, yesterday. I had a number of meetings and forgot to check on the water. Remember I said I was having trouble going more than two days with out adding water. Well yesterday I should
- [Well there are still a few Monarchs](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4334) - This year has been a particularly challenging year if you are a monarch butterfly. All over the summer range of the monarch folks have been lamenting the paucity of sitings. We should be at the height of migration and I've seen a total of three monarch--two on vector flight patterns and one seemingly search for
- [Day 23--Maintenance Mode](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4328) - Last Tuesday I finished pollination. Since then I've simply been maintaining the plants--making sure they have water/fertilizer and trimming back excess flowers to concentrate the energy captured into fewer seed pods. This last procedure is analogous to the apple orchardist who sprays his/her trees with a blossom drop spray to limit the number of fruits
- [Miniposters--authentic peer review](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4313) - This is a reposting of a post that first appeared on the NABT BioBlog: Background and Rationale: Almost 20 years ago, I was fortunate to be invited to my first Bioquest Workshop at Beloit College. Maura Flannery covered the Bioquest experience in several her columns in the American Biology Teacher. These workshops challenge and inspire
- [Join us for the 2013 Fall KABT Meeting on Sept. 14th at the Konza Prairie Biological Station near Manhattan, KS. Invite a colleague or two and we'll see you there! (see schedule below)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4287) - 2013 KABT Fall Meeting Schedule 8:00 – 8:30 – Coffee, Donuts & Free Stuff 8:30 – 9:00 - Registration: $30 (includes conference, lunch, and a 1-year membership). $15 (if you are already a member) 9:00 – 9:50 - Lin Andrews (Eisenhower H.S., Goddard, KS) Formative Assessment in Biology - Using skills developed during a second
- [Day 17--Last Day of Pollination](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4307) - Today, I pollinated the two populations of Fastplants for the last time. Over the years I've got to say that one of the funniest times in the biology classroom occurs as someone finally makes the connection between pollination and plant sex. It changes the entire mood and energy in the room. Biology is relevant again.
- [Day 15 Update---Pollination](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4301) - A little bit has happened since the Update of Day 12 Update.... After counting hairs, putting the data into a spreadsheet, I still had to separate out the two populations from each other--the top 10-15% hairiest plants that would parent the Hairy generation needed to be isolated from the rest of the plants. On day
- [Update of Day 12 Update](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4295) - Yesterday, I suggested that I had decided not to do a selection experiment after all--I felt the plants were too far along, I was lazy, etc. Mostly, I was lazy. Hedi from the Fastplant program must have sensed this reticence on my part because later in the afternoon she sent out a post to the
- [Fastplant Update Day 12](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4284) - Perhaps I should have counted trichomes earlier this week. The plants are now so large and packed in that I tend to damage plants if I take them out to do something like count hairs at this stage. I checked on the water/fertilizer levels over the last few days. I mentioned earlier when the plants
- [Fastplant update Day 9](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4279) - Not much to report. The plants made it through the Labor Day weekend with no problem, but it turns out I checked on them each day any way. Here's a photo from day 8: And a photo from about an hour ago. These plants have numerous flower buds. Many of the leaf tips and
- [A professional development opportunity for Kansas and KC area science and math teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4271) - KABT members and their colleagues are invited to join the Kansas 2013-14 Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry professional learning community. ITSI is a collaboration between Concord Consortium and the KU Center for STEM Learning; it is funded by the National Science Foundation. ITSI participants and their students will use free portal-based activities using models and
- [Day 7 update](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4269) - If you recall, I planted this group of fastplants last Sat. (That was day 0). Today is day seven. Here's a poor photo from Day 5 Note that in some cups there are way more than the two plan to raise per cup and some cups have none. I have only a few ideas
- [Growing Fastplants](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4258) - Since many AP Biology teachers are trying to grow Fastplants for the first time, I thought I'd do a few blog posts that follow a generation of Fastplants in my lab. When I was in the high school classroom I always had a surplus of seed stock available because I was always growing the plants.
- [Day Four--an Update](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4264) - Here it is Wed., day 4 of the this time through a Fastplant lifecycle. I planted last Sat. which is not a day that works in a classroom. I used to plant mostly on Mondays to time out the life cycle so that the students could pollinate their plants on days 14-16. We'll see how
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4260) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Native Snakes of Kansas + More Speakers: Dan and Grace Ann Johnson Date: September 3, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Dan Johnson and his daughter, Grace Anne will bring their
- [Travel Award to attend NABT in Atlanta](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4255) - Travel Award to attend NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers) Conference – Atlanta, GA (Nov. 20th - 23rd) Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic science instructors at the high school and community college levels are invited to apply for travel awards to attend the 2013 Professional Development Conference of the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), to be held in Atlanta, GA
- [Congrats Jeremy--this year's OBTA for KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4252) - Jeremy Mohn receiving his award from OBTA representative Kelley Tuel. btw, OBTA = Outstanding Biology Teaching Award. Hope to see you Jeremy in Atlanta.
- [Some info about Raising Fastplants and Cabbage White Butterflies](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4246) - A series of questions on the College Board's forum prompted me to craft a response. I'll repeat it here: Sorry for the late reply but I'll try and answer some of these questions. As to butterfly eggs arriving too soon: When I was in my high school classroom, I don't think I ever ordered my
- [Fall 2013 KABT Meeting: Sept. 14: Konza Prairie Biological Station, Manhattan, KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4235) - Hello all, I am working on the agenda for this year's fall KABT meeting. I am looking for some presenters from our members. Presentations start at 1/2 hour slots and go up from there depending on how much time you think you will need. If there are any cool things going on in your classroom
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4231) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Science Movie Shorts and Whatever Else Comes Up Speakers: All of us Date: July 9, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. I couldn’t hook up with the speakers I wanted but
- [Red Hills Reflection:  Summer 2013 Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4160) - Sighting Summary Mammals: Cave Myotis, Prairie Dogs, White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer (as we left), horses next to our campsite (the kids enjoyed petting) and cattle. Lots of cattle. Herps: Common Kingsnake, Coachwhip, Prairie Rattler, Bullsnake (thanks for scouting it, Bailey!), Baby Snapping Turtle, Ornate Box Turtle, Horned Lizard, 5-Lined Race Runner. Birds: Mississippi Kites, Nighthawks,
- [Seeking 1-yr Long-Term Substitute Teacher](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4171) - I am posting this on behalf of our newest KABT member and my new friend, Christopher Bryan. Lawrence folks and those that work with student teachers, maybe you especially have some leads? Bishop Seabury Academy, a 2A Independent School In Lawrence, KS is currently seeking a qualified teacher to serve as a long-term substitute in
- [Grading Not for Compliance, but for Competency](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4161) - Lawrence’s Free State Brewery was abuzz yesterday evening, but everyone still managed to talk some shop at our first Study Hall. We had contributions from a wide variety of backgrounds, with teachers from the KC area and Lawrence schools, a virtual school, and even a pre-service teacher. We found that while everyone’s grading scheme will
- [Join us for our first KABT Study Hall tomorrow evening 5:30 pm at Free State Brewery, 636 Massachusetts St., in Lawrence. The topic is Grading so bring your questions and answers and we’ll do some formative assessment!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4158)
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4151) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Open Forum: Let’s Talk Science Speakers: All of us Date: June 18, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Nothing specific scheduled. Let’s gather as usual and just discuss anything of interest to
- [KABT Study Hall #1 - Grading](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4147) - We are now scheduling our first ever "KABT Study Hall"? These would be very informal meetings held at a local restaurant or bar. Each session would have a topic on which we could focus our discussion, as well as plenty of time for camaraderie and fellowship. This session's topic is: grading. What is the role
- [You'll want to share this research with students](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4140) - Check out this post by Jerry Coyne that summarizes research on malarial vector mosquitos. Easy to understand exp. design, results, graphs and theory--all with potentially profound results. I think this would make a great discussion focus or wait--maybe a source for a test item. http://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/malaria-parasite-appears-to-change-the-host-mosquitos-behavior-in-an-adaptive-way/ The paper referenced is here in PLOS One From the paper:
- [AP Biology Syllabi (2012 Redesign)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4135) - Well we have done it… the AP Biology redesign happened, we taught the new course, and now the exam has come and passed. We have all survived to teach another year (some of us only barely), and will now begin the process of looking back to see what we can do better. I think that
- [Recommended Books for Students and Biology Teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4132) - Camden recently asked for a list of books that might be good for summer reading assignments. I thought others might find this useful as well so here is a copy of my reply: One thing you might do is have them check out book reviews on these books (after they have read them---especially the academic reviews) Here
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4129) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ The Fun Obsession of Observing and Photographing Insects Speakers: Betsy Betros, recently retired from Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Date: May 14, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Betsy
- [Environmental Leadership Institute](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4126) - The Kansas 4-H Environmental Leadership Institute, a joint project between the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Rock Springs 4-H Center, K-State Research and Extension and Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE), is looking for veteran and pre-service teachers to receive high quality environmental education training and serve as facilitators for a week long residential environmental leadership camp
- [Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) Nominations](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4123) - To nominate someone for the Kansas OBTA, send the nominee's name, school, address, phone number (personal), and email address to Harry McDonald, biologycctrack@hotmail.com. Nominations should be received by May 15. Nominees will be sent the necessary application for the award. Every year, the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) program attempts to recognize an outstanding biology
- [Red Hills Spring Field Trip June 7-9!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4117) - You might remember Kelley Tuel's inspiring post way back in January...Birds, Bats, Botany, Burgers, Red HIlls, Stan Roth, etc. Well, the end of the school year is rapidly approaching and it's time for all good biology teachers to congregate in one of the most unique regions of Kansas for the opportunity of a lifetime! Stan
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4114) - Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Accelerating Universe Speakers: Bharat Ratra, cosmologist in the KSU physics department Date: April 9, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Dark energy is the leading candidate for the mechanism
- [Summer Modeling Workshop Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4112) - Subject: National Science Education Leadership Association / 50 Modeling Workshops nationwide this summer: HS physics, chemistry, biology Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:08:37 -0700 From: JANE.JACKSON@ASU.EDU __ NSELA colleagues: Please forward this to your high school science teachers, and also to listservs for science teachers in your state or area. -- Jane Jackson, Arizona State University,
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4109) - Comets Big and Small Speakers: Fred Bruenjes, Fred is an electrical engineer by day and amateur astronomer by night. Date: March 19, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Fred Bruenjes will present a talk about
- [Inquiry in Action - DNA Isolation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4101) - I know that many of us are familiar with isolating DNA using a salt solution and an alcohol layer. The most common procedure uses strawberries, and we see oodles (a technical term) of DNA. The students can even go so far as to pull the precipitated DNA out of solution and place it in a
- [New AP Bio - It works!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4085) - Who Knew? The change in the AP Biology curriculum brought fear and trepidation into the hearts of many an AP teacher. Okay, maybe that’s a bit melodramatic, but the truth is, many of us that have been in the trenches a year or two – and probably some newbies as well - have had at
- [KATS Kamp Scholarships](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4078) - KCFS KATS Kamp Scholarships Kansas Citizens for Science, a long time partner with KATS, announces scholarships of $100 to be awarded to attendees for KATS Kamp this spring. We want to provide the opportunity for increased numbers of K-12 teachers to attend. After several years of tight budgets, fewer and fewer districts are willing or
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4076) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Ice Sheets, Remote Sensing and Living and Working in Antarctica Speakers: Brandon Gillette, working on PhD from KU in environmental geography Date: February 12, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Brandon
- [KABT Spring Field Trip:    Bats, Birds, Botany, Burgers...and maybe a porcupine](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4060) - When I saw the dates for the annual KABT Spring Field trip (June 7-9, 2013), I was bummed that my family wouldn't be able to go. It was another schedule conflict that happens too often with kids and activities and life. Since my class reunion only comes around once every decade, I decided that it should
- [Hey Birders?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4048) - I have a female Red-Bellied Woodpecker ( Melanerpes carolinus ) that has an orange nape and belly spot. It is distinctly orange. Does anyone know the frequency of this color morph?
- [OBTA Director](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4055) - KABT is in need of a new director to coordinate the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award program. If you are looking to get more involved in KABT activity, this would be a great start. If you are already a veteran, we can use your experience. Please contact Harry McDonald, biologycctrack@hotmail.com.
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4053) - Mostly Miscellaneous Matters of the Moment Speakers: All of us Date: January 15, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. In December Harry McDonald mentioned he might not be able to organize something for this month.
- [2013 KABT Board Meeting Jan. 19th](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4050) - KABT board members will gather on Jan. 19th for the 2013 annual board meeting at Kanopolis Lake (Camp Williamson). Board members please check your email for details and reply asap. This is an important meeting to evaluate past performance, plan upcoming events, and establish goals for your organization, so please make plans to attend!
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4041) - Patient Protection Affordable Care Act: The interaction of politics and healthcare delivery in the U.S (Obamacare). Speakers: Delores Furtado, PhD., Professor Emerita, Department of Microbiology, University of Kansas School of Medicine Date: December 4, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch,
- [Laboratory/Field Notebooks in Biology Classrooms](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4038) - I've been talking to different folks about lab notebooks so they are on my mind. I looked up this thread on the AP Biology Community website and I am hoping to revive the discussion since I think lab notebooks are one of the essential tools needed to fully implement inquiry in the classroom. The AP Community is
- [Assessment with Google Forms](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4028) - Recently while at the NABT conference in Dallas I used a Google Form embedded in a pen.io webpage to assess students on a PhET simulation they used while I was gone. The webpage can be found here. What's nice about Google Forms is that I can create a variety of questions to assess what they
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4025) - Microbes That Live In Extreme Conditions - the Extremophiles Speakers: Kelley Tuel Date: November 13, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. In the last 20 years, science has developed a new classification group call the
- [A call for legitimate discussion of the value of AP courses](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4020) - I am a high school biology teacher, whose teaching responsibilities include 4 freshman-level general biology courses and 1 AP biology section. My grades are due in 11 hours, and I am looking at this very moment at the stack of papers on my desk that still need graded. However, in a moment of diversion I
- [Biomass Modeling](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4014) - For teachers interested in giving their students an experience outside taking biomass measurements, I have created a functioning model in Microsoft Excel that takes the math away as an obstacle. I would argue that understanding the math behind the final product leads to a greater understanding of how energy pyramids are created and the origin
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4011) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ An Evening of Science Video Clips Speakers: The video clips. Date: October 9, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Trying something new this month. A variety of short, science video clips
- [KABT 2012 Election Results](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4006) - Congratulations to the following officers. The term begins January 2013 and ends December 2014. President - Julie Schwarting President-Elect - Noah Busch Vice-President - Drew Ising Secretary - Pat Wakeman Treasurer - Michael Ralph Representatives: Region 1 - Jenna Shepherd, Region 2 - Pat Lamb, Region 3 - Eric Kessler, Region 4 - Jesi Rhoades At-Large
- [Catalase Procedure and Reaction Curve Videos](https://www.kabt.org/?p=4004) - I mentioned in my session that I had a couple of videos available for the catalase lab. Here is a link to those videos. I have these and a bunch more on my YouTube channel, and I am always looking for more ideas on new videos. Any and all feedback is appreciated. Catalase Procedure Video
- [Halobacterium sp. NRC-1 "How To" document](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3996) - Hello all, Thanks for the fun yesterday! This link will take you to a word doc with everything I could think of to help you with Halobacterium in your classroom: KABT handout post online If you do use Halobact, pop me a note or post a comment so I can update the list of possible activities. Thanks! Kelley
- [KABT FALL Meeting ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3882) - Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 22 for the Fall KABT meeting. The meeting will feature a number of presentations from KABT members and likely a presentation or two from KU faculty. The program is mostly completed but I'm still waiting to hear back from some of the presenters. I'll post more information as I
- [Fall 2012 Fall Meeting Program and Reminder](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3968) - The Fall 2012 KABT meeting is just over a week away. Several members have stepped up and volunteered to present. Should be a great time to meet, get reacquainted and geek out about biology. A whole lot of sharing of ideas, problems and solutions happen at these meetings. The meeting start with registration at 8:30
- [KABT Fall Conference 2012 Stills](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3975) - What a fantastic day we had today at the KU Field Station! Thanks to everyone that helped make the event go so smoothly (Brad Williamson and company), it turned out great. I was hoping to be the videographer again this year, but didn't end up getting enough footage to make another montage. Instead, I pulled
- [Cool Grasshopper Picture](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3960) - I'm sure many of your naturalist biology folks out there can quickly identify this critter. I grabbed this picture on the way to dinner a couple days ago, and I think it does a pretty good job of showing the kinds of cool pictures that camera phones can take these days.
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3957) - Bring Back the Monarchs Speakers: Jackie Goetz, Idalia Society (local chapter of Lepidoptera Society) and has tagged Monarch butterflies for 15 years. Date: September 11, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Monarch butterflies migrate to
- [6 Tips to Help Students Write Better Answers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3891) - “What are you Talking About?” Note: You can also download this article as a PDF. Background: Instruction is a two-way street. When teachers ask questions, we usually expect something in return. An answer. There seems to be a belief that if a student knows content, then he or she will be able to correctly answer
- [New Resources Shared from Michael Ralph](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3880) - A quick note: Michael Ralph has been working hard updating his web site with a number of free resources for the general biology teachers. Check it out at Biology Rocks. You can also find a link in the right-hand column under Curriculum Corner.
- [Azolla anyone?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3875) - While trying to find some swamp milkweed and some monarchs out at the Baker Wetlands, I happened to notice the canal's normal lush duckweed population was turning spotty and brown. I said to Carol that I think that is Azolla--a water fern. Azolla is a nitrogen fixer through a symbiotic interaction with a cyanobacteria. I
- [Spring KABT Field Trip Marshall Co. Bird List](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3712) - Bird List from Vogelsberg-Busch Farm Here's a list from our birding walk with John Quinn from UNL. Not too bad for an hour and a half walk in the middle of the afternoon: tree swallow, barn swallow, white-breasted nuthatch, red-headed woodpecker, chimney swift, goldfinch, robin, cowbird, brown thrasher, crow, house wren, red-eyed vireo, black-capped chickadee,
- [KABT on facebook](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3866) - Hey all! One of the things that we talked about around the campfire on our field trip to Marshall Co. (AWESOME trip, Noah!), was finding a way to spread the word to new and potential members around our state. While I am either overstepping my bounds here, or, worse still, getting myself volunteered for something,
- [Pictoral Review of the KABT Spring Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3778) - Marshall County, KS 2012 As you are about to see, Noah Busch organized quite a series of events for us to experience during this year's field trip, which included: Camping out in Stella's Meadow at Alcove Springs Teaching us how to construct and use common materials in capturing the tracks of small mammals Showing us the new downtown exhibit on Geologic Time in the
- [Blue Morph](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3774) - Who's got the full story on this blue bullfrog? Is it genetic or environmental? A former Tonganoxie student located this blue morph in his pond. After it was caught, I took it to Prairie Park Nature Center(Lawrence,Ks).
- ["What the Robin Knows"--a resource for teachers--and an idea.](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3714) - http://whattherobinknows.com/ A couple of months ago I managed to get a copy of Jon Young's, "What the Robin Knows". At the time I was a bit intrigued and a bit skeptical at the same time. The sub-title: "How birds reveal the secrets of the natural world" seemed a bit overblown to my way of
- [Genetics for the 21st Century](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3770) - Read this Plos article And the developing comments. posted using the word press app on the iPhone
- [Jefferson and Citizen Science](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3765) - Check out this blog post from Caren Cooper from Cornell: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/07/03/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-data/ Good stuff with many links to citizen science projects.
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3762) - Making Science Public: Challenges and Opportunities Speakers: Alex Smith, Senior Leverhulme Research Fellow in Sociology at Warwick University in the UK Date: July 10, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Alex Smith conducts sociological research on
- [Microscope Cameras (That Your Kids Already Have!)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3746) - While working in the lab this summer, we needed to take pictures through a microscope. Many of us would like to be able to take pictures of a microscope slide, but the trinocular microscopes and other dedicated equipment are prohibitively expensive. I remembered an idea I saw Brad working on with another student when I
- [Having trouble with the web sit](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3744) - Folks, I am having some trouble with the web site and I'm traveling. It will take a day or two to fix.
- [Assessing Environmental Literacy](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3739) - Hey all! Noah Busch and I are at a four-state (KS, MO, NE, IA) summit in Nebraska City. Our group is trying to figure out ways to assess our students' environmental literacy. What assessment strategies would you like to see implemented in the future? Let us know (drewising or nrbusch22 @gmail.com) if you have any
- [Come Join Us!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3706)
- [A Petition and a Survey](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3702) - Background on the Petition http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=white-house-petitioned-make-research-free-access and the online petition: http://wh.gov/6TH Scientific American/Indiana University survey on STEM Careers, Education, etc... (I can't find the original link that had some of the background in formation on this survey) https://iucsr.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5yVzUkx5fOBsCVu&school=SciAm
- [OOPS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3698) - Forgot to add the link to previous post. http://membercentral.aaas.org/blogs/stemedu/classroom-clashes-pt-1-teaching-evolution.
- [AAAS article on teaching evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3694) - Here is a link to an article recently posted to Member Central on the AAAS website. Though the link will take you directly to the article, be sure and check out the Member Central link at www.aaas.org. There are numerous items useful in the classroom and most are available without joining.
- [A Call for Collaboration](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3695) - Fellow Educators/Science Geeks, I am always looking for ways to increase my students' ability to communicate about science and share what they have learned, which I see as a real deficit for most of my students. They can fill in a blank, or choose the correct item in a multiple-choice test, but when asked to
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3692) - Observation of the Transit of Venus Across the Sun Speakers: Kansas City Astronomical Society Date: June 5, 2012 Time: Shortly before 5:00 pm - Sunset Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Meet upstairs in the fire pit area. One of
- [KABT Spring 2012 Field Trip (1-2 June 2012)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3667) - The 2012 Spring KABT Field Trip will be held at Alcove Springs in Marshall County, Kansas. KABT members will gather as early as Friday evening (1 June 2012) at the location displaying KABT signs. Campsites are available. This will be primitive camping at its best... restrooms will be unavailable at Alcove Springs, so you might
- [What the heck are these?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3683) - Earlier this week, I was in the field looking for smooth earth snakes with a colleague, and I observed this interesting collection of developing invertebrates on the side of a rock that I flipped. Here they are a bit closer. I have seen many things but never something like this. So, this is a real
- [Ant Lions and Biology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=148) - Ant Lions and Biology by Brad Williamson Introduction Science is driven by questions. For students to really experience the process of science they should work on answering questions that arise from their own natural curiosity. Ant lions (Neuroptera) and their intriguing behaviors naturally generate student questions. Since most students are not familiar with "doodle bugs",
- [Video on sinking disks for the Floating Leaf Disk Lab](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1091) - Last night, on the AP-Bio listserv a teacher asked about trouble with sinking leaf disks for the Floating Leaf Disk lab. Her class had difficulty getting the spinach leaf disks to sink. I offered some possible solutions and I also promised to post a video of the procedure in case the students were missing something
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3663) - The future of science education: The Next Generation Science Standards Speakers: Harry McDonald, member of Kansas review committee for NGSS Date: May 8, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Harry will introduce the Next Generation Science
- [Mead's ?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3661) - Here's one of the Mead's Milkweed sites at the KU Field station's demonstration prairie at the Armitage Center. The plot was recently burned and it is easy to see the marked sites. Here's two more sites. Sorry for the photo quality--I still haven't mastered my iphone camera....
- [Lady Slippers in April](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3657) - I went over to Johnson County this evening to check on some lady slipper orchids that I try and monitor each year. These particular plants went missing for more than ten years. I refound them last year but I was not able to catch them in bloom, in fact I don't think they did or
- [Here's an idea](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3654) - Earlier this spring I came across this yard in Lawrence. A closer look reveals a carpet of Spring Beauties: Claytonia virginica What a cool lawn. That is my kind of lawn weed. Ever since I saw a similar photo in Kansas Wildflowers by William Chase Stevens of Spring Beauties colonizing a lawn in Pleasanton, I've
- [More orchids](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3204) - Pat's earlier post about Spring in Doniphan County inspired me to include a couple of shots I took yesterday. Thanks Pat for sharing your day with us. Yesterday morning Craig Hensley from the Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte county lake guided me to a nice showy orchid in full bud, that he had found nearby.
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3646) - Aquatic Nuisance Species in Kansas and the Status of Mountain Lions in Kansas Speakers: Andrew Jansen and Tim Urban, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Date: April 10, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Andrew Jansen
- [2012 KABT Spring Field Trip (June 1st & 2nd)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3640) - Save the Date: As the weather has us all yearning to be outside as much as possible, its time to put the annual KABT Spring Field Trip on your calenders for June 1st and 2nd. Join us in the Northern Flint Hills of Marshall County as we set & check small mammal track tubes, learn turtle
- [Woodland Wildflowers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3628) - It seems with every passing day comes the realization that this winter is truly the winter that never was here in the central plains. As I look out my window the redbuds are in full bloom as are the bradford pears and several trees are starting to leaf out. Planted Magnolia's are already past prime.
- [Why Algae?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3621) - When students first entered the classroom this semester, they were greeted by this sight: Needless to say, there were some questions asked. The 10-gallon tank in the background holds the stock algae that we will be using for our "algae" experiments over the course of this class. (Special thanks to Dr. Belinda Sturm, Environmental
- [](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3617) - My AP students are growing fast plants, and one of them got this for one of her planters. The seeds were taken from a random pool that has both purchased seeds and seeds cultivated from past classes. I don't have any information on the underlying cause of the lack of color in this plant. So
- [Scholarship to KATS Kamp](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3614) - Are you having trouble getting your district to help pay for KATS Kamp? Are you a teacher in your first few years of teaching? Have you never been to KATS Kamp? If any of these apply, request an application for a $100 scholarship by contacting Harry McDonald, biologycctrack@hotmail.com. Completed applications must be submitted by email
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3606) - “Intelligent Machines: Past, Present, and Future” Speaker: Reza Derakhshani, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at UMKC’s School of Computing and Engineering Date: March 6, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. What is
- [Stan's Event Calendar for Biologists](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3607) - Here's Stan's updated Events Calendar, 27 February 2012
- [Request from Nature magazine](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3604) - Nature Climate Change, an auxiliary publication of the British journal, Nature, has asked to be put in touch with teachers from Kansas who have experienced resistance from students, parents, or administrators, when teaching about climate change. If you think that describes you, contact me, Harry McDonald, biologycctrack@hotmail.com. The journalist has a deadline of Mar. 5
- [May be better than "Clickers"](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3602) - For the last several years I've been waiting for a web-based "clicker" program that will work with smartphones, laptops and not require clickers. Poll Everywhere works pretty well and is based on text messages. I find it a bit limiting. In addition there are audience size limitations and other issues. Recently in UKanTeach's PBI class
- [ITSI-SU workshop at KU opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3597) - This summer the UKanTeach program along with the Concord Consortium is again hosting a summer ITSI-SU workshop. This workshop works to introduce teachers to implementing and developing online lesson plans that feature computer-based modeling and probes. The workshop is for a week at KU in June and also includes follow-up online courses over the next
- [Calling for Smooth Earth Snakes or Redbelly's](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3594) - 2012 Smooth Earth Snake and Redbelly Snake Population Survey Kansas Biological Survey (KBS) still is conducting a survey of these two Kansas snakes recognized as Threatened in the State. We are looking for new populations and ask that students and teachers in the eastern counties of Kansas be on the lookout for these species in
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3591) - A Conversation about Biology Speaker: Harry McDonald, retired high school biology teacher Date: February 7, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Please note, this is a new location. Still Coaches, but they have moved Harry will
- [Summer opportunity Upstate New York--Neurobiology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3589) - 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 Classroom Participants in this conference will experience neurobiology lessons that: · Engage students in active learning through hands-on activities (case studies, “wet labs” and manipulative modeling). · Integrate
- [Drosophila Rambling](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3577) - Another means of collecting female virgin fruit flies I don't know about you, but I have been interested in genetics ever since I understood the implications of Alfred Sturtevant's all nighter when he discovered that the analysis of offspring phenotypes from particular controlled crosses could give one information on the relative location of genes a chromosome. With that said,
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3562) - George Price and the Evolution of Altruism Speaker: Paul Decelles - Johnson County Community College Date: January 10, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 9089 W. 135th Street, one block west of 135th and Antioch, south side of 135th St. Please note,
- [Another summer opportunity for teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3558) - 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..... Exploring the Past: Archaeology in the Upper Mississippi River Valley Walking beside thousand-year-old burial mounds, flaking raw stone into tools, learning
- [Something to consider....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3555) - 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 together through its Teacher Collaboration Program (TCP). The program pairs K-12 teachers with interest in mathematics and biology with active researchers in the math biology community including: faculty, post-docs, and educators from
- [A Resource for Kansas Biology Teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3543) - 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 was uncertain about what I wanted to study. I tried out a number of
- [Changes](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3523) - 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.
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3519) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ It is for real!! We are back in business. Coach’s is open. I have actually been inside and eaten a meal. Near-Earth Asteroids and the Nov. 8 Flyby of 2005 YU55 Speaker: Jackie Beucher and Dick Trentman - Astronomical Society of Kansas City Date: December 6, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Location:
- [Time to Expand your Digital Library](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3516) - 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, is kindly
- [Another summer opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3514) - 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 bacteria by plasmid transformation, Visualizing fluorescent proteins by agarose
- [Summer Research Fellowship Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3511) - 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 and high school science
- [Summer Opportunities?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3508) - An enthusiastic student who participated in Girls on Ice last summer is looking for 2012 summer programs or opportunities in any area of biology. Does anyone have suggestions for her?
- [Johnsoon County Science Cafe for Nov. 8 - canceled](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3504) - Important Announcement The Johnson County Science Cafe for Tuesday, Nov. 8, is cancelled It is with sincere regret that KCFS announces that there will be two near-misses next Tuesday, the comet and the science cafe’. We just learned that, despite a construction plan to be in their new location by Nov. 1, Coaches Bar and
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3502) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Welcome back to our science cafe’. Our host, Coaches Bar and Grill, has been moving these last two months, but KCFS is pleased to resume a regular schedule of monthy science cafes and we hope to see you on Nov. 8. Near-Earth Asteroids and the Nov. 8 Flyby of 2005 YU55
- [Synthetic Biology Competition for High Schools](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3499) - Check out iGEM for a great challenge for you and your students.
- [Biology Olympiad Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3495) - 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 biological
- [Praying Mantis in Classroom](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3491) - Last year Pat Wakeman shared with us ideas of how to bring the outdoors inside to our classrooms. One of the things I have been bringing in from my backyard is a praying mantis. This is the second year we have been observing its carnivore-eating behavior, nest laying and hatching of eggs. The students have
- [Do Gene Patents Kill?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3482) - The Controversy Surrounding DNA Patenting Thursday, October 13 6:00 pm UMKC Law School Thompson Courtroom Patent Attorney Dan Ravicher faces off against Hans Sauer, representative for the biotech industry, in what promises to be a lively debate about the future of gene patenting. For more details on the controversy and debate participants, click here.
- [Student Question](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3480) - I had a student today ask me for some website recommendations to learn more about Ecology. Do any of you have some suggestions I could pass along to him?
- [The Science of Food](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3470) - Spencer Award High School Symposium Saturday, October 1 9:00 am - 12:00 noon UMKC Spencer Chemistry Builiding 51st Street between Rockhill & Troost Kansas City, MO 64110 Room 213 free parking in the Lot East of the Spencer Chemistry Building Pizza and Drinks will be served. Email your plan of attendance with an estimate of the
- [KABT Fall Conference ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3467) - Thanks to Pat Lamb for planning and all who presented and attended to make this year's Fall Conference successful. Below is a summary of the presentations along with web sites mentioned by each presenter. Valerie Wright discussed the Konza Environmental Educational Program that students across the state are participating at their locations as well as on The Konza. Students become
- [KABT Fall Meeting Konza Prairie](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3441) - Pictures from the KABT Fall meeting trip on the Konza Prairie
- [KHS Fall Field Trip to Jewell County](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3427) - September 17-18 I should have posted a few weeks back on this opportunity but it came upon me a bit quick this year. Usually the trip is held in early to mid-October. Did you have anything to do with this change, Stan? jk Well, since I missed seeing you all at the KABT meeting yesterday,
- [KABT Fall Conference 2011](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3420) - This is my first attempt at a video montage... but the Fall Conference was so awesome I felt I needed to share it with everyone! A huge thanks to Pat Lamb, Josie Stiles, the K-State folks, and everyone that helped make such a great event possible. Just click on the picture to view the
- [Become a KABT Blogger!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3413) - I have created a document on HOW TO CREATE AND PUBLISH A BLOG POST on the KABT website for teaching those needing a little guidance. I hope it helps. If you have any questions, etc... please feel free to contact me. I'd be glad to offer advice and encouragement. Happy Blogging!
- [Better Angels of our Nature](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3402) - Steven Pinker to Speak at Linda Hall Library Linda Hall Libary 5109 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri October 12, 2011 7:00 pm Lectures are free and open to the public; however, seating is limited and tickets are required. Complete the online form, email or call (816) 926-8772 with your name, address, phone number, and the
- [Dr. Cynthia Kenyon to Speak in Lawrence](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3385) - Higuchi Memorial Lecture KU School of Pharmacy, room 2020 Thursday, October 6th 5:30 pm In 1993, Cynthia Kenyon and colleagues’ discovery that a single-gene mutation could double the lifespan of the tiny roundworm C. elegans sparked an intensive study of the molecular biology of aging. Aging had long been assumed to be a passive consequence
- [KS Genetics Standards are Adequate](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3364) - Click the image to learn more!
- [School of Ants: Another Citizens Science Project](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3349) - http://schoolofants.org/ The School of Ants project is a citizen-scientist driven study of the ants that live in urban areas, particularly around homes and schools. Collection kits are available to anyone interested in participating. Teachers, students, parents, kids, junior-scientists, senior citizens and enthusiasts of all stripes are involved in collecting ants in schoolyards and backyards using
- [Fall Conference Info...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3358) - Enjoy the season and the prairie and join us at the KABT Fall Conference in the Meeting Hall at the Konza Biological Field Station in Manhattan on Saturday, September 10. Some of the sessions planned are Algal Blooms by the State Department, Backyard Brains by Eric Kessler, Milford Nature Center will present on the Eco-meet, Valerie Wright,
- [KABT Fall Conference September 10!!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3353) - If you haven't already placed September 10th on your calendar do! The Fall Conference will be at the Konza Meeting Hall in Manhattan this year Saturday September 10. The presentations will include blogging by Eric Kessler, backyard brains by Eric and Brad Williamson, blackworms by Paula Donham, and Michael Ralph on technology. The program will
- [AP Video Journal](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3345) - I have just begun teaching my first week as a new AP biology teacher. I have decided to attempt to keep a video journal as the year progresses (we'll see how faithful I am to that). I don't really know what kind of value it will have, but I figure "tis better to have and not need".
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3342) - Climate – An Exercise in Geometry and Energy Redistribution Speaker: Dr. Kenneth S. Schmitz - Professor of physical chemistry and environmental studies at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Date: August 9, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 14893 Metcalf, in private room Dr. Schmitz will provide a follow-up to Dr.
- [iPad Smart Board App](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3340) - Splashtop has an app on the Apple App Store that can make an iPad function as a remote smart board. This app is not the first of its kind, but the app is incredibly functional and elegant. After minimal setup the companion program runs in the background of a computer. The iPad needs to be
- [AlloSpec](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3331) - I wrote this program to illustrate allele divergence, which is useful as an introduction to speciation. The program is intended for the students to work through. I wrote the code myself, and for that reason I would love to get some feedback from anyone willing to give it. What's good? What's awful? Idea for additions? Also,
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3322) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ The Geologic Record of Global Climate Change: Context for modern global warming Speaker: Dr. Keith Miller, Research Assistant Professor in Geology, Kansas State University Date: June 7, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 14893 Metcalf, in private room The geologic record provides a long-term record of climate change
- [Save Our Schools March](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3320) - This is not directly biology related, but it affects all of us. I encourage everyone to try and make it to the rally listed below. Details will be forthcoming, but all of our classrooms are being affected by state and national policy, often to the detriment of our students. This rally is nation-wide. Kansas' will
- [More on "Spring Swarm"](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3311) - Earlier today, I heard a wonderful NPR story by Robert Krulwich that provides a more extended and experimental discussion of bee swarming behavior that I blogged on a few weeks ago. His story is called "Nature's Secret: Why Honey Bees are Better Politicians than Humans." It's only 7 minutes in length and really provides interesting
- [Summer Workshop opportunity.....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3303) - Summer in Ithaca is magical---great weather, beautiful scenery and a 3 day workshop. Something for even Kansas Biology teachers to consider.
- [Planet Of Viruses](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3291) - I just finished reading Carl Zimmer's newest book, A Planet of Viruses. When the book arrived and I realized its viral stature (a mere 94 pages containing 4 sections with 12 chapters and images) I was a bit saddened. Having previously read Microcosm, on the biology gleaned from the science of studying E. coli, I was primed to delve into the practice of virology and didn't think 94
- [leafsnap](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3258) - This morning, I saw a twitter post on an interesting new free phone app. Here is a brief video on the app posted at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCpR4JTEy4c&hd=1 and here is what the developers say on their website: Leafsnap is the first in a series of electronic field guides being developed by researchers from Columbia University, the
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3247) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ What studying little worms can tell us about human diseases: or why NIH spends your tax dollars to learn about a worm's sex life Speaker: Dr. Matthew Buechner, Cell Biologist, Dept. of Molecular Biosciences, Univ. of Kansas Date: May 17, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 14893 Metcalf,
- [KABT Spring Field Trip 2011, Cross Timbers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3244) - 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.
- [Orchid in Flower](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3240) - Early this morning I checked on one of the showy orchids--the buds were finally open. Challenge: What's that hairy, little thing, on the ground, in the lower right hand corner of the photo above? Here's a close up:
- [Spring Swarm](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3212) - An Animal Behavior Challenge! Earlier this week, Jim, a previous neighbor of mine, called to inform me of an interesting "natural event" that was taking place in a shrub next to his driveway. Here is a video of that event up close. He had been out performing yard work in the past days and was sure that these bees
- [Teaching Food Safety through Food Science](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3206) - Professional Development at the International Animal Health and Food Safety Institute at K-State Olathe Campus When: June 13-16, 2011, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Who: Middle and High School Teachers Application Deadline: May 13 Classroom and laboratory instruction focusing on: Food safety and food borne illness prevention Chemistry and microbiology of food Food safety
- [Spring in Doniphan County](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3191) - Morels in moss beneath a dead elm. Morchella esculenta This group of morels were beneath buckbrush, nettles and Virginia creeper at the base of an elm. Hiding in the under brush was a clone of orchids (Orchis spectabilis), soon to bloom.
- [Nobel Laureate at Linda Hall Library](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3184) - Martin Chalfie, GFP: Adventures in Nontranslational Research Martin Chalfie received the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein, GFP. He is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University, where he is also chair of the department of biological sciences. Tuesday, April 26,
- [Wandering through Spring in Johnson County](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3180) - Just a couple of things. Now is the time to start looking for orchids, if that quest is on your list. This image of a lady slipper orchid was taken today. Won't be long until this is blooming--if the deer don't get it. Speaking of deer: This yearling apparently is barely tolerated by the others
- [ITSI-SU Summer Workshop Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3176) - The Concord Consortium and the KU Center for Science Education are pleased to announce the Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry Scale Up (ITSI-SU) project funded by the National Science Foundation. This application is for Gr. 3-12 Kansas science teachers who desire to participate in ITSI-SU activities beginning in summer 2011 and ending in summer 2012.
- [Lilacs and Phenology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3165) - 50 years ago when I was a kid every May basket had a sprig or two of lilac. You can almost smell the lilac in this photo. This photo was taken today. The lilacs have been blooming on campus all this week. There will not be many if any left blooming on May 1st. Lilacs
- [Kansas Native Plant Society coming events](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3159) - Biology teachers and other interested parties should consider checking out the KNPS . Below you'll find a calendar of events from now through June, state wide. Upcoming Events for Apr 12th to Jun 11th, 2011 Woodland Wildflower Walk • Wyandotte County F.L. Schlagle Library • 4051 West Drive • Kansas City, KS • Map Sat,
- [Smooth Earth Snake in Baldwin Woods](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3155) - This Tuesday, I took a group of pre-service biology teachers on a short field trip to Baldwin Woods to introduce them to spring wildflowers. We got an unexpected surpise: A large female Smooth Earth Snake. You may recall an earlier post from the Ks Bio Survey looking for help finding new populations of this snake.
- [Signs of Spring](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3145) - I usually mark the coming of spring with the first woodcock, the first morning cardinals and robins, the first woodland flowers, orange-throated darters and the first chorus frog chorus. Back in my early teaching years we would venture to a nearby pond that only held water in the early spring to collect frog eggs.
- [More Signs of Spring](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3148) - Growing up in central KS, I read every nature themed book I could gather. Most in those days featured natural history subjects from eastern North America--a few from the west. I longed to see the Smokey mountains in the spring, walk along the C and O canal, or see warblers dripping from trees during migration.
- [KABT Spring Fieldtrip April 29-30, 2011!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3128) - KABT Fieldtrip April 29-30, 2011! Breathe fresh spring air as we explore one of the most ecologically diverse habitats in Kansas! We’ll hike the prairie/savannah at Woodson State Lake and the Ancient Tree Trail at Cross-Timbers State Park, Toronto Lake. Weather permitting, we plan to canoe Fall River Saturday afternoon. Bring your colleagues for a
- [Botanical Enigma](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3122) - A student of mine has a question for everyone. "When starting a planting “box” for growing Wisconsin Fast Plants we were going to plant we noticed a small single leaf had shot up through the soil. We let the plant grow and it sent out a stem having three leaves a’ top. It has grown
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3116) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ Updates on Recent Humanoid Fossil Finds and Their Consequences Speaker: Dick Wilson, PhD, Ken-A-Vision, Retired Biology Professor, Rochhurst University Date: April 5, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 14893 Metcalf, in private room Dr. Wilson will examine the wealth of new discoveries in the last 4-5 years. In
- [NPR Science: March 7](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3108) - Week of March 7, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate to one of the stories that I thought may interest you. Flamingos Drop From Siberian Sky: Locals Mystified - text Scientists Tune In To The 'Voices Of The Landscape' - text Science Nerds
- [NPR Science: February 28](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3098) - Week of February 28, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate to one of the stories that I thought may interest you. Plastics New Frontier: No Scary Chemicals (4:54) It's Bottoms Up for Antarctic Ice Sheets (4:03) Embryonic Stem Cells Have More
- [I Teach Evolution, Do You? - Part II](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2937) - Two weeks ago, I was struck by the information on biology teachers that I read in the article On Evolution, Biology Teachers Stray From Lesson Plan (duplicate post that you don’t have to login in to read) by Nicholas Bakalar. At that time, I decided that I would share some of my thoughts and lessons that I used to teach evolution
- [NPR Science: February 21](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3058) - Week of February 21, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate to one of the stories that I thought may interest you. 'Fog Of Research' Clouds Study Of Oil's Effects In Gulf (4:25) World's Coral Reefs Facing Serious Threats (4:00) Cell Phone Radio Waves
- [Neat, new way to preserve insects for biology classrooms](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3055) - Click on this image or this link to Dragonflywoman's blog to learn how to preserve insects in hand sanitizer....what a cool way to prepare insect specimens for the classroom. http://dragonflywoman.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/hand-sanitizer-preservation/ BTW, you'll find a lot of great insect resources on her web site. I think you'll be impressed.
- [A BioBlitz Invitation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3053) - For those biology folks in the Topeka area, an invitation: Shunga Bioblitz About TAS is hosting the first Topeka area Bioblitz in the parks along Shunga Creek in southwest Topeka. It will take place on April 16, 2011 from 6am to 11pm (park hours). TAS would like to see this event bring together all people
- [NPR Science: February 14](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3044) - Week of February 14, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate to one of the stories that I thought may interest you. Toxic Avengers: Pollution Drove Fish Evolution (3:33) Hibernating Bears 'A Metabolic Marvel' (3:54) Gene Mutation Key To Ecuador Group's Health (3:42) Researchers Link
- [Becoming Naked and Clothed](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3008) - Exploring Human Evolution and Culture through the Study of Lice. Yesterday evening I took the time to watch Nova Science NOW hosted by Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Although I enjoyed the entire program, I was especially intrigued by the segment on the research of David Reed at the University of Florida's Natural History Museum. This segment discusses how molecular comparisons of our
- [Rebecca Skloot discusses the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3018) - Rainy Day Books Event Wednesday, March 16th, 7:00 pm Unity Temple on The Plaza 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 Rebecca Skloot, New York Times bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, will appear for the paperback release of her critically-acclaimed book. REBECCA SKLOOT is a science writer whose articles have
- [Microarray Technology in Biomedical Research](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3013) - Johnson County Community College Scholars Lecture Stanislav Svojanovsky Tuesday, February 22nd - this is a rescheduled date 7-8:00 p.m. M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Auditorium 2nd floor of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art To be healthy, people have to have all their genes doing the right thing at the right time. Disruption in gene expression is
- [Brian Greene discusses the Hidden Reality](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3022) - Rainy Day Books & Linda Hall Library Event Thursday, March 3, 7:00 pm Unity Temple on The Plaza 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 BRIAN GREENE received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his doctorate from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He joined the physics faculty of Cornell University
- [Solar Powered Hornet?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3003) - This study came out late last year, but I recently discovered it. I didn't get access to the whole article, but I have posted the abstract and a link to one of the sites that has the article below. My students thought it was really interesting, and we talked about it as an end to
- [I Teach Evolution!  Do You?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2916) - Earlier this week, I scrolled upon the above post on my twitter account, followed the link to the New York Times article On Evolution, Biology Teachers Stray From Lesson Plan (duplicate post that you don't have to login in to read) by Nicholas Bakalar, and read... Here's was struck by... "Only 28% of biology teachers consistently describe straightforwardly the evidence
- [Human Genome 10th Anniversary: Science's Special](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2912) - In February 2001, Science and Nature published two papers that provided the first detailed look at the nearly complete sequence of the human genome. Science is pleased to present a special month-long series celebrating the 10th anniversary of that momentous achievement, including News features and brief essays that explore the impacts of the genomics revolution
- [The Human Genome at Ten: Nature's Special](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2968) - This Nature special contains 26 separate resources categorized into editorials, reviews, perspectives, comments, books & arts, technology features, features, audio & video, careers, and elsewhere in Nature sections (at least nine of these are free access). Comments from Eric Lander, Francis Collins, and Craig Venter are all included as well as many others. It
- [NPR Science: February 7](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2900) - Week of February 7, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate to one of the stories that I thought may interest you. Speaking In Defense Of Science - text It's Time For 'Big History' - text Homeopathy Skeptics Survive Overdoses - text http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMukj31qw1U Without Language,
- [NPR Science - January 31, 2011](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2818) - Week of January 31, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate one of the stories that I thought may interest you. Tiny Water Flea Clocks In Record Number Of Genes (3:39) Genes Play Role In Selecting Friends, Study Finds (4:41) NASA Detects Dozens Of
- [Johnson County Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2885) - Johnson County Science Cafe’ The Art and Science of Drilling: How things worked to free the Chilean miners. Speaker: Dave Branham, VicePresident/General Manager, Layne Christensen Company Date: March 8, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Coaches Bar and Grill, 14893 Metcalf, in private room In 2010, the Layne Christensen Company played a pivotal role in the
- [Manhattan Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2883) - Dr. Samantha Wisely from the Division of Biology will be leading our next Manhattan Science Cafe on Tuesday, February 8th. The discussion topic will be "Zombie skunks, killer cats and ninja bats: Why rabies is still a threat in the Midwest." As usual the talk will be at 7 PM at Radina's in Aggieville. The
- [Dipity: Create an Online Timeline](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2850) - Recently, I have been following Ed Yong on Twitter and was intrigued by his post, Research into reprogrammed stem cells at his blog, Not Exactly Rocket Science, housed on the Discover Magazine website. What intrigued me? Well, the "timeline" that he created for this post using the online generator at Dipity. I assumed that this online tool
- [American Scientist: Pizza Lunch Podcast](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2841) - American Scientist Pizza Lunches are informal lectures where scientists present new research to an audience of non-scientists. The talks are hosted in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, at the headquarters of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, the publisher of American Scientist magazine. Originally intended to help inform local science communicators
- [4th Kansas City Area Brain Bee](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2801) - Saturday, February 12, 2011, 9 am - 12 pm University of Kansas Medical Center, Beller Auditorium The International Brain Bee (IBB) is a live Q&A competition that tests the neuroscience knowledge of high school students. Local competitions are held throughout North America and the winners are invited to the championship at the University of Maryland
- [NPR Science - January 24](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2792) - Week of January 24, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate one of the stories that I thought may interest you. Tools Suggest Humans Left Africa Earlier Via Arabia (4:23) An Earlier Departure Out Of Africa? (9:48) Hormone Helps Short-Term Memories Stick Around (4:01) Science
- [Wichita Science Cafe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2780) - Tuesday, February 15 · 7:30pm - 10:30pm Location The Donut Whole 1720 E Douglas Wichita, KS Dr. Karen Brown will be speaking over “Sexual Selection and its Role in Evolution.” Dr. Brown earned her Doctorate from the University of Georgia. She is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in Biology at Wichita State University. She
- [2011 Smooth Earth Snake and Redbelly Snake Population Survey---Help out the Kansas BioSurvey](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2781) - From the Ks Biological Survey: Kansas Biological Survey (KBS) still is conducting a survey of these two Kansas snakes recognized as Threatened in the State. We are looking for new populations and ask that students and teachers in the eastern counties of Kansas be on the lookout for these species in your area, and report
- [Congratulations, Brenda Bott, 2010 OBTA for Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2778) - Brenda Bott, Shawnee Mission West High School, Overland Park, KS Brenda received her Master of Science degree in Biology from Emporia State University. She currently teaches at Shawnee Mission West High School and is an Adjunct Professor at Johnson County Community College. She enjoys sharing her passion for science with everyone, especially her students. She
- [Collaborative Learning with Plantingscience.org](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2772) - As teachers we are always trying to provide “real” research opportunities for our students. I have utilized a unique opportunity involving the study of plants in conjunction with providing students an actual on-line scientist to provide assistance and feedback concerning their own projects. This website (http://www.plantingscience.org) provides teachers the opportunity to get their students matched
- [How Evolution Gave Us The Human Edge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2756) - Click on the image above to access this unique NPR Resources containing 4 Interactives on Brewing a Human, An Upright Primer, Lost Cousins and Fossil Forensics (the last two are a small portion of the Smithsonian Human Origins Initiative) A collection of 20 NPR audio stories previously broadcast on Morning Edition or All Things Considered that provide an eclectic and
- [NPR Science](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2737) - Week of January 17, 2011 Click on the logo above to go the the NPR Science site, or use the links below to navigate one of the stories that may interest you. Bedbug Genome Reveals Pesticide Resistance - 3:21 Curbs On Pathogens Pose Dilemma For Scientists - 5:00 California Plants Put A Wrinkle In Climate Change Plans -
- [New Language Discovered: Prairiedogese](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2708) - Reposted from NPR's Morning Edition by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich If you learn a second language, there's usually a moment where things click — you overhear some snippet of conversation and suddenly, you just get it, effortlessly. Professor Con Slobodchikoff of Northern Arizona University has spent the past 30 years studying a foreign tongue. But
- [Yet another study on the efficacy of small writing assignments to improve student performance](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2701) - These studies keep coming out but I don't hear of anyone trying them in the classroom. Frankly, the results are spectacular given the very small investment of energy and attention by students or teachers--these exercises beg to be tested in the real classroom. Who is going to step up for their students? From Ed Yong's
- [Google Science Fair](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2694) - If you have students "doing" science, here is another new potential motivator and source for validation. Click the image above or use the following link to learn more: http://www.google.com/events/sciencefair/.
- [8-10 year olds publish in the Royal Academy of Biology Letters Journal](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2691) - Check out this blog post by Ed Yong about a class that recently had their work published in the Royal Society journal. You can find a free download of the paper here. I've always felt that the true measure of inquiry in my class would occur once we had a peer reviewed article. My classes
- [Google's Body Browser](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2668) - Vesalius would be Proud This morning, while browsing through science related twitter posts, I became aware of Google Lab's new Body Browser, at http://bodybrowser.googlelabs.com/. After downloading the Google Chrome browser, which appears to be required for the use of this website, I played around a bit, and took a few screen shots so that you could see what is
- [Spam attack....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2662) - Over the last two days we've had over 4,000 new "users" register for this site. Unfortunately, I don't have a good way to remove these spam users except to remove nearly all users which I'm about to do. I have currently turned off the option that allows anyone to register to the site but will
- [Looking for Research Collaboration with High School Biology Classrooms](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2600) - My name is Joanna Cielocha. I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Kansas in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. My research focuses on parasites, particularly tapeworms of sharks and rays. I am interested in questions relating to diversity and interrelationships of these parasites. I am in the process of writing a
- [Photosynthesis Response Curve with Floating Disk Assay](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2581) - Over the years I've made the claim that the floating leaf disk assay is quite possibly the best way for students to explore how the process of photosynthesis. The method is inexpensive, accurate, reliably replicable and most importantly accessible for all levels of students from 5th grade to university. However, I've got to say that
- [The BEN portal of the National Science Digital Library](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2574) - http://biosciednet.org/portal/ The BEN portal of the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) Pathway supports biological sciences education. The BEN Portal provides access to education resources from BEN Collaborators and is managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Over 15,099 reviewed resources covering 77 biological sciences topics are available. BEN resources can help
- [DNA Day Essay Contest](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2570) - From Michael Dougherty: The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) invites you to participate in the 6th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest! It is open to students in grades 9-12. DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM EST Please visit http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml for the rules, rubric, and more information. 2011 Essay questions: Option1: In 2010, a
- [KABT Fall Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2553) - Annual Fall KABT Meeting at KU Field Station in Lawrence!!! Mark your calendar. KABT would like to invite you to attend the 2010 fall KABT meeting scheduled for When: Sept. 11th Where: KU Field Station, 350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, KS 66044 Map: View KABT 2010 Fall Meeting in a larger map Registration will be
- [KABT Board Election Results](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2566) - The results of the 2011 KABT Officer Election held on September 11 at the Fall Meeting are: President: Josie Stiles President-elect: Scott Sharp Vice-President: Julie Schwarting Secretary: Pat Wakeman Treasurer: Paula Donham Representatives: Region 1: Brian Coon Region 2: Pat Lamb Region 3: Eric Kessler Region 4: Open At-Large: Noah Busch At-Large: Lisa Volland At-Large:
- [Test of the Flickr Slide show](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2561) - I'm growing some fastplants for a possible AP Bio lab. I'm taking pictures every couple of days to document the process. Thought I'd see how the Flickr slide show embed works.
- [Free Topographic Maps through Google Earth](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2537) - MapFinder: A USGS Topographic Map Index "MapFinder for Google Earth is a ".kmz" application that loads into Google Earth and shows the 7.5 minute quad USGS topographic map boundaries for the lower 48 states. Each boundary has an identification point that givse you information about the USGS topo map. This information includes the map name,
- [Something to do with Grass Clippings](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2500) - Early this morning, before the full heat of the day, I mowed the lawn. Having left it to grow for two weeks, I had to stop more frequently to empty the bag onto our compost heap in the back yard. Like many times before, I noticed that some flying insects were attracted to the new
- [Synthetic Biology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2445) - The 21st Century Prometheans? A little over a year ago, Brad posted a link to a survey on Synthetic Biology. Although it appears that little has fundamentally changed since then, this burgeoning field, along side nanotechnology, has become front page news, and will hopefully become a topic of conversation in your biology class in the near future.
- [Hovering Hymenoptera](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2420) - Observations at a Volleyball Court, accompanied by an ID & Behavioral Challenge While on holiday in Oklahoma this weekend, I happened by this volleyball court on the way to the pool. My attention was immediately drawn to movements that I observed in my periphery. Here is what I observed from sand level... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltTayWG8aP0 and close-up from above... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZLZlrX7wK4 The species may be territorial.
- [The Cell Membrane: A Thought Experiment](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1337) - A number of years ago, I developed a method for teaching students about the basic structure of the cell membrane that has proven to be both enjoyable and memorable, and after receiving positive feedback upon sharing this activity with my friends at the Center for BioMolecular Modeling at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, I figured that it
- [Why Surface for Air?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2406) - Observations of tadpoles in a local pond Two days ago, while driving my eldest daughter and a friend to morning swim practice, we ran across, but not over, a rather large snapping turtle crossing the road. This happened just east of Mission Road on 71st Street in Shawnee Misson, Kansas (it appears that he may
- [Home, Home on the Range](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2267) - Where the Mule Deer and the Pronghorn Antelope Play... Reflections on the KABT Field Trip in Logan County, June 4-6, 2010 I am not sure what KABT's goal for the field trip were but for me they were two-fold. I wanted to provide an inspirational outdoor experience for four of my senior students, and two of my
- [2010 KABT Spring Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2264) - OK. I have a lot of thoughts that I need to put down about the field trip to Logan Co., KS this last weekend. I will need some time to organize those. But for now, I will post this pic with words describing this amazing experience to soon follow.
- [More thoughts on Milkweeds and Aphids](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2251) - In last week's "Biology Challenge", I challenged biology teachers to contribute identifications and descriptions of the relationships illustrated in a photo of aphids, ants and milkweeds. Sure enough, within an hour the milkweed was successfully identified as Asclepias syrica and the aphids as Aphis nerii. A number of various Formica species were sent in as
- [Earthworms Across Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2236) - Looking for a new outdoor ecology investigation to conduct with your students? ... something that will require them to get their hands dirty? ... and aid in their learning and appreaciation for our native fauna? Then look no further than the new citizens science project, Earthworms Across Kansas organized by Dr. Bruce Snyder at Kansas State University. As stated on their website and in an introductory
- [Biology Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2228) - Here's a cool but complex ecological interaction directly involving at least three species going on in my backyard. (Olathe, KS) We've had a mostly cool and wet spring to date. The plant involved is about 0.6 m tall at this point and there is a large flower bud within these leaves. For this challenge, let's
- [iPhone apps for the Biology Teacher](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1925) - A few months ago, I spent quite a bit of time searching for science related apps that could potentially be useful for my life as a biology teacher. I have downloaded a number and have had the opportunity to discover those that I have found most useful (or potentially useful) in that role. The main post contains a list
- [Ongoing Study Examines the Possible Versatility of Inquiry Education](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2198) - A project that originated in Dodge City is exploring the impact a curriculum steeped in inquiry-based laboratories and activities can have on student learning and attitudes. While inquiry is a term heard often these days in science education, a move to inquiry activities as a primary mode of instruction would still be a cause for
- [KABT Spring Fieldtrip ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2191) - KABT Field Trip When: June 4 & 5 Where: Smoky Valley Ranch Logan County in Western Kansas Welcome to the 2010 KABT fieldtrip. This is open to all who enjoy biology, members and non-members, we have a very exciting trip planned to the Nature Conservancy and Haverfield Ranch. The Smoky Valley Ranch (SVR) is located
- [Employment opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2185) - MASTER TEACHER The Center for Science Education at the University of Kansas is developing a pool of qualified candidates for the position of full-time UKanTeach Master Teacher. Information about the UKanTeach Program can be found at www.UKanTeach.ku.edu. Required Qualifications: masters degree, teaching licensure, three years teaching and outstanding teaching ability in mathematics or science. Go
- [OBTA 2010 nominations](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2179) - 2010 OBTA NOMINATIONS FOR KANSAS We are looking for this year’s nominations for the Kansas OBTA. The National Association of Biology Teachers invites nominations for the Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for 2010. All biology/life science instructors (grades 7-12) with at least three years teaching experience in public, private, or parochial schools are eligible and
- [More Citizen Science--Help out the BioSurvey ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2172) - George Pisani and Bill Busby are looking for help. You, your students and other interested parties can help expand the knowledge of two Eastern Kansas snakes: Red-bellied and Smooth Earth Snakes. Note that these are some of the earliest snakes to show up in the spring (March). Spread the word to others in your community.
- [A Chance to Involve your Students in Citizen Science ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2167) - A post just came through the KS-Bird list about an interesting Cornell Citizen science program: The Rusty Blackbird Blitz Rusty Blackbirds are in decline and Kansas is part of their winter range. This "blitz"/survey is set up for the first two weeks of Feb. Check out the link for protocols. If you decide to get
- [JCCC - College Scholars Program Lecture](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2155) - Understanding the Role of the Dynein/Dynactin Motor in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Dr. Margaret Kincaid, Associate Professor, Science 6:30 pm reception and 7 pm lecture, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Auditorium at Johnson County Community College Intracellular trafficking plays an important role in a range of human disease. As a basic scientist, Kincaid
- [Wikipedia: Not so evil after all](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2146) - Wikipedia receives plenty of disparagement these days in the world of education, but much of the disgruntlement is misplaced or is at least too narrowly focused on Wikipedia as perhaps the most conspicuous, convenient target. The vehemence of the anti-Wikipedia sentiments from fellow educators can sometimes be downright intimidating, but I would like to argue
- [Job Opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2141) - Last year the KABT Spring Field trip journeyed out to the new Wetlands Museum at Cheyenne Bottoms---they have an job opening: Educator, Kansas Wetlands Education Center, Fort Hays State University. Full-time 12 month, nontenure track educator with specialization in environmental education, ornithology, ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management, or other related area of expertise. Required qualifications:
- [Mini-grant opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2139) - Here's something you might have an interest in from Paul Adams and the KATS news: Mini Grant for Urban Birding Call for Mini-Grant Applicants Dear Friend, The Celebrate Urban Birds project at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers mini-grants to help museums, afterschool programs, libraries, community centers, and other local organizations fund neighborhood events. These
- [Why would anyone go out in -10F windchill?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2137) - Hope everyone else is enjoying our Little Ice Age weather! So why would I go out in such lousy weather? Well, it certainly puts a finer point on any musings regarding metabolism, body size and natural selection to stand in the same Arctic air as a tiny black-capped chickadee foraging for nearly invisible insect pupa
- [Two new Cafe Scientifique for NE KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2130) - Over the last couple of years a really neat idea to help popularize science has spread widely across the U.S.---the Cafe Scientifique. Here, in an informal setting, scientists discuss their work with the general public. Generally, held in restaurants or brew pubs the programs offer a time to socialize, have a good time and learn
- [Energizing Evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?p=2032) - it, as well as our understanding of it, just keeps going and growing and going... During the holiday break, I have come across a number of valuable resources (video, audio, and paper) for demonstrating to students that the processes of natural selection and speciation, that Darwin made us aware of 150 years ago this past year, are actually
- [Track Identification Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1911) - When it snows, I can hardly wait to get out to the woods or to other natural areas just to see the record left by different critters as tracks. For instance, yesterday at the Overland Park Arboretum I was wishing I had my normal camera along to record some of the tracks. I saw bobcat
- [Monarchs in Space](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1906) - Monarchs will be taking off to space, tomorrow--setting the alltime monarch record for migration miles..... Here's the details.
- [2009 Kansas OBTA](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1904) - The following announcement comes from the Kansas OBTA director, Sandy Collins: Congratulations to Eric Kessler, Kansas 2009 recipient of the National Association of Biology Teachers' Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA). Eric has been teaching at Blue Valley North High School since 1992. Since starting at Blue Valley North, he has taught a variety of classes, including
- [Test Posting using Word’s blogging tool](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1900) - This is a quick attempt to see how if using Word's blogging tool is useful. If this works and shows up, other KABT authors may wish to try it out. I'm also trying out the auto uploader for images. It worked....Published from Word and uploaded the image..... I did have to log onto the blog
- [The Grandeur of Life Exhibit](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1879) - A Celebration of Charles Darwin and the Origin of Species: An Exhibition of Rare Books from the History of Science Collection by William B. Ashworth, Jr. Where: Linda Hall Library When: October 1, 2009 through March 27, 2010 Monday: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- [Avida-Ed: Exploring Evolution in Silico](https://www.kabt.org/?p=971) - At the NABT Conference in Atlanta in the fall of 2007, Brad Williamson talked me and a few others who were loitering around to come to a workshop presentation on Avida-Ed software as a means of fostering inquiry of evolutionary processes. After the presentation, Brad suggested that I write a post about the experience. At the time, I
- [Hardy-Weinberg Spreadsheet Model](https://www.kabt.org/?p=351) - As part of the KABT thread at the recent KATS KAMP, I argued that we should be asking our students to use spreadsheets to model the concepts of population genetics--in particular Hardy-Weinberg equilibria. I tried to make the case that most of the efforts to model H-W equilibrium in classroom activities such as the AP
- [KABT 50th Anniversary Fall Conference at ESU](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1844) - On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the annual KABT Fall Conference took place at Emporia State University. The conference had speakers give talks about H1N1 status, the new National Bioterrorism Agriculture Facility at KSU, Global Warming, Wind Energy, Nuclear Energy, Great Plains Nature Center, the Status of Biology Teachers in Kansas, and Collaboration in Biology Teaching.
- [KSU Rabies Symposium](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1811) - Second Annual Merial Rabies Symposium Saturday, September 19th, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner pizza provided Registration is free but the deadline is September 10th or until full Informational Flyer Preliminary Agenda The symposium is sponsored by the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine and is being held in recognition of the World
- [KABT Fall Meeting Reminder](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1827) - Walk-ins welcome; Registration on-site. ($15 pre-registered online earlier); $20 new. Map attached. Parking free and available along Science Hall on Merchant Street. This is also "Parents Day" at ESU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kansas Biology Teacher Conference Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 9am-5pm Science Hall 72 Emporia State University Tentative Schedule: 8-9am onward Registration 9am Welcome/Instructions 9:10am H1N1, Avian
- [Facebook and Frameshift](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1801) - Facebook I don't know about you, but I timidly joined facebook last fall to begin my journey in learning how this social networking resource might be of use both personally and professionally. Happily, I have discovered that there are educational relevant uses for facebook! I will write a extended blog post on how I use it with students in the near
- [Inquiry with Termites](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1762) - Before the weekend, I received an e-mail from a colleague asking "Do you know of a good place I can go gather termites... anywhere woody?" I responded with my suggestions, and because I was intrigued, I replied with a question of my own, "What do you plan to do with them?" Well, after a making my own
- [FALL KABT Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1757) - Kansas Biology Teacher Conference Saturday, September 12, 2009 9am-5pm Science Hall 72, Emporia State University 9:00am H1N1 Flu, Avian Flu, and School Vaccinations - Mayo (Health Dept.) 10:00am New Agricultural Biosecurity Facility in Manhattan - Jaax (KSU) 11:00am Global Warming Modeling - Fedemma (KU) Lunch Afternoon: Nuclear Power and Wind Power - (Westar) Results of
- [Exploring Seed Germination](https://www.kabt.org/?p=152) - Exploring Seed Germination by Brad Williamson Background: Seeds are very remarkable. Laying dormant inside the seed is an embryo plant. Packed with the embryo is enough stored chemical energy to power the young seedling until it can capture its own energy from the sun by the process of photosynthesis. The timing of germination or the
- [Microarrays MediaBook](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1726) - While learning about those involved in developing the Synthetic Biology survey that some of you may have taken (June 8th post), I serendipitously navigated to a page at Davidson College that made me aware of the Microarrays MediaBook educational website. Here is what I read, including the link that I chose to follow... Another of Malcolm Campbell’s
- [Great Antlion resources](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1741) - Those of you who have followed this blog probably know of my long time fascination with antlions. If you have a ready source of them, they make a great organism to inspire student generated research. Today, I've run across two excellent photo resources on antlions. Alex Wild's Mymercos Blog has exceptional images of an antlion
- [Phagehunting Success!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1676) - Sure we do! I am proud to announce that Brenda Bott from Shawnee Mission West and Jeff Witters from Olathe South successfully GOT PHAGE in Kansas! Congratulations! Below, you can see images of the subcultured plaques - the circular fields where their viruses have infected, replicated, and lysed small portions of the lawn of mycobacterium
- [New website for Baker Wetlands](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1671) - Just wanted to spread the word that Baker Wetlands on the south edge of Lawrence has a new website, thanks to Roger Boyd and others. As one of the best and most easily accessed northeast KS wetland sites it is a real testament to the power of restoring hydrology to former cornfields ("past wholesale anthropogenic
- [Spring Fieldtrip to Cheyenne Bottoms](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1650) - The KABT annual spring fieldtrip is simply an opportunity to learn and interact with fellow biology teachers. I have learned more biology than you can imagine from simply being around and listening to others! I cannot overemphasize the importance of learning with others. You build up your expertise, you build up your fellow biology teachers
- [Synthetic Biology Survey](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1665) - Researchers at Davidson College are looking to learn high school teachers’ perceptions of synthetic biology. If you are a high school biology teacher interested in taking part in a 10 minute survey go to: http://snap.davidson.edu/sasnell/HS_SynthBio/hs_synth_bio.htm From their website: The purpose of this study is to learn more about what high school teachers think about synthetic
- [Milkweeds & radiotagging Monarchs](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1647) - Chip Taylor and crew got some blog time for their recent foray into radiotracking monarch butterflies for short distances. There are some great photos in the blog, and apparently Nat Geo was filming the project for a later program. http://glimpsesoflawrence.blogspot.com/2009/05/radio-tagging-monarch-butterflies.html Keep an eye on those milkweed patches. Not only will you soon find those aposematically
- [KABT Spring Field Trip: June 6, 2009](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1630) - This year's Spring field trip will be on Saturday, June 6, at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area. We will be meeting at 10am at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center at the Bottoms. We have reserved a classroom there, and are asking participants to bring any materials we can use to collaborate and create a lesson/lab or
- [No Child Left Inside: How Can We Help Connect Children with Nature?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1644) - Community Issues Forum No Child Left Inside: How Can We Help Connect Children with Nature? Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Central Resource Library Is there such a thing as "nature-deficit disorder?” Do children have a biological need to be exposed to the natural world? Whose responsibility is it to make sure
- [Scitable by Nature Education](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1604) - A Collaborative Learning Space for Science www.nature.com/scitable As I paged my way through the most recent issue of Nature, I was intrigued by a Nature advertisement claiming "There's new life in science education... Online." A few minutes later, I navigated to the website advertised. Here is what I found after a few minutes of surfing. As noted at this
- [Biotechnology Workshops at JCCC](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1589) - Johnson County Community College is offering teachers Introductory and Advanced biotechnology classes. There is no charge for the classes and a stipend is available for attendees. See attachment for details. educator_information1 Teachers looking for paid summer internships should complete the attached application. biotech-summer-internship-application-2009 Placement can be arranged for 2-4 weeks at a biotechnology company. Contact Megan Gray
- [The Thin Green Line](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1588) - There will be another showing Tuesday night on KCPT (HD2) of this terrific program. In fairness, I must give notice of some conflict of interest. My wife and I spent a summer in Panama with Karen Lips at El Cope, the latter person and place featured at length in the program. We were there before
- [So how does a Virtual School work?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1586) - This is a question I get quite often. I’ll introduce my school and its clientele, and then get into more specifics of how I teach science, virtually. I teach at the Lawrence Virtual School, in Lawrence, Kansas. Our school is a public, state-wide, k-12 virtual school, that is part of the Lawrence School District (we
- [Project Guide Sheet and Core Values](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1571) - After attending the EduCon 2.1 Conference in Philadelphia, I became acquainted with the Science Leadership Academy and their core values: Inquiry, Research, Collaboration, Presentation, and Reflection. The value of using these ideas to teach biology, as opposed to the traditional value placed on transmitting content knowledge, has been nothing short of transformational for both my
- [A True Identification Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1565) - This is a very common, very early and very small lawn weed/flower--one that I have never keyed out nor do I think I've every had anyone tell me what it is. My point is that I actually don't know what this common plant so I'm looking for help--but I'll need convincing. What is the name
- [Not so challenging ID challenge....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1561) - This is a warm-up....
- [A professional opportunity from NABT](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1559) - The information and instructions are on the NABT website at http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=492. Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS) The Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS) program was established to encourage and support teachers who want to further their education in the life sciences or life science education. The award recipient is required to be a practicing educator who
- [Invite to the Denver NABT convention](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1556) - Dear Fellow Science Educators: You are cordially invited to attend the NABT Professional Development Conference in Denver, Nov 11-14 at the Sheraton Denver. We promise you exciting sessions, field trips you'll remember for a lifetime, speakers who make the news, methods for teaching tough and difficult topics, and teachers with a passion for biology and
- [Brain Discovery Fair](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1547) - Society for Neuroscience - Kansas City Chapter in celebration of... When: Saturday, March 21st - 11:00 am to 3 pm Where: KU Med Center, Kansas Life Science Innovation Center (NE Corner of 39th & Rainbow) Link to Flyer Information that can be posted in your classroom. Meet Neuroscientists Observe Models, Demos, and Displays Hear a Public Lecture
- [Kansas OBTA](https://www.kabt.org/?p=285) - 2009 OBTA NOMINATIONS FOR KANSAS We are looking for this year's nominations for the Kansas OBTA. The National Association of Biology Teachers invites nominations for the Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for 2009. All biology/life science instructors (grades 7-12) with at least three years teaching experience in public, private, or parochial schools are eligible and
- [Cellular Respiration Lab](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1535) - Cellular Respiration Lab with Grass Seed This is a version of the AP Biology respiration lab that I've modified to be quicker and easier to accomplish in limited class time. It also is teachers like me who realize at the last minute that they're planning to do a lab for which a key supply is difficult
- [Catalase Enzyme Activity Lab](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1527) - Catalase Enzyme Activity Lab This Catalase Enzyme Activity Lab has a technique which is easy for students (after the initial practice phase) and lets them gather multiple trials quickly and easily. It's powerful because it allows exploration of important biochemistry concepts while reinforcing data analysis and utilizing graphing techniques tested on state math assessments. Each group
- [Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Darwin!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1355) - Charles Darwin once wrote, "Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge." With that quote in mind, I decided to compile a few of the Darwin related resources that I have recently and happily become inundated with. So, click, read, download, listen, and watch, all the while gaining knowlege and gradually losing any confidence
- [Best Practice Simplified](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1480) - At the EduCon 2.1 conference in Philadelphia, late this January, I came across the most profound, succinct, and employable explanation of “best practice” that I have ever seen. I would like to make the argument that if all teachers in our schools employed this simple model, education would be revolutionized in this country. On posters
- [Celebrate Darwin's Birthday at Linda Hall Library](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1411) - When: Thursday, February 12th, at 5:00pm Where: Linda Hall Library (Google Map) This free event is open to the public. It will include a birthday cake, special viewing of first edition copies of the Origin of Species and The Voyage of the Beagle, and a brief presentation "Celebrating Charles Darwin" by UMKC Professor Bill Ashworth. Following
- [ID Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1354) - This beauty was found here in Olathe (NE KS) early last November by one of my students. Perhaps this wayfaring waif had a little help from hurricane Gustav?
- ["One Fish, Two Fish, 17,500 Fish"](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1321) - JCCC Scholars Lecture on "Understanding the Diversity of Fishes" Dr. Holcroft will present an overview of a large collaborative project to which she is contributing to reconstruct the evolutionary relationships among the euteleost fishes using data from their anatomy, development, and genes. Who: Dr. Nancy I. Holcroft, Associate Professor of Science When: Wednesday, February 18, at
- [Monarch on NOVA](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1315) - On the 15 Jan 2009 entry for the Monarch Watch blog, Chip Taylor has some fun info regarding the upcoming NOVA program, "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies" set to air 8pm 27 Jan 2009. Check it out at http://monarchwatch.org/blog/. If you have not yet been bitten by the monarch "bug," do a little looking
- [Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1286) - The Winter Bird Feeder Survey began in January 1988 as a cooperative effort between the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the Kansas Ornithological Society, to census birds at feeders. Data is gathered by hundreds of volunteers who watch their feeders and count birds on two, of four designated days. The four day feeder
- [ID Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1305) - Since the forecast for tonight is supposed to be a chilly 2 degrees, I thought I would post an ID Challenge that would remind us all of Spring. I photographed this bird last spring at the Baker Wetlands in Lawrence, KS. Here is another shot: Who can ID this bird?
- [eBird--Citizen Science at its best](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1293) - Saturday morning, I got up early and headed over to a program presented by Chris Wood, sponsored by the Topeka Audobon folks and hosted by Janeen Walters at Washburn Rural Middle School. Now I am a geek but the topic had to have a lot of promise for me to give up my Saturday morning
- [Using the Floating Disk Assay as a basis of a lab assessment](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1138) - A request on the AP Biology list for a lab write-up for the floating disk assay prompted me to make an old lab performance assessment (exploring-photosynthesis-lab-test) that I wrote several years ago available for download. It's not a lab procedure per se but it can serve as one. It is certainly not written as an
- [Nature's Evolutionary Gems](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1264) - A pdf Resource for Teachers wishing to spread Awareness of Evolution by Natural Selection www.nature.com/evolutiongems In this celebratory year of the Birth of Charles Darwin and the publication of his On the Origin of Species, it is fitting that the January 1 issue of the journal Nature announces a document "for teachers and others wishing to spread awareness of
- [Bird ID Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1255) - This afternoon my daughter Rebecca observed this beautiful bird eating what appears to have been a Mourning Dove. This event occurred in our front yard in the Brookside area of Kansas City, Missouri. Even though we were on our way out the door I took the time to capture a few images, one of which
- [Cool Bio videos](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1251) - My co-author, Robin Heyden sends along this link to Wired's Top Ten Biology Videos. Enjoy. Top Ten Bio Videos
- [Perspectives on Trees](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1227) - A few weeks ago, my fall semester field biology students and I began our studies of forest ecology. Luckily before the majority of our local trees demonstrated their deciduous nature, we were able to travel into the field and collect quite a diversity of leaves for identificaiton. More recently, we have turned our attention to dendrochronology methods
- [Great Resource!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1242) - Martin Shields' Biology Inquiries has simple yet thought-provoking activities, labs, and seeds of discussion to stimulate inquiries in the classroom. I always consult this book first to see what fun I can have introducing new topics and elaborating on old ones. Click on the picture to go to Amazon for more information. Julie
- [Diffusion activity on the molecular workbench](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1239) - Here's a website where your students can develop and test their own understanding of diffusion and osmosis.
- [The HHMI Bulletin](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1215) - An easy way to Keep Current with Bioscience Research I imagine that many of you are familiar with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the quality educational resources that they develop to help us "teach ahead of the textbook". These resouces range from their Biointeractive virtual labs and animations to their annual Holiday Lecture series. But if you haven't
- [Insect Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1210) - My high school zoology students were attempting to get a "great" picture of some of the field bindweed by our high, and they accidently found this insect on the flower. Can anyone name this insect?
- [Early Google Warning System...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1208) - You'll find that Google's new analysis of flu symptom queries to be a rich field for class discussion and monitoring this flu season--also a rich source for research. You'll find this new tool discussed at the NY Times. BW
- [Something to keep your eye on....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1206) - Proteins with cruise control
- [New Feed on the BioBlog](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1203) - Just a quick notice to let the BioBlog readers know about a new feed. You'll find the NY Times Science feed in the left hand column. Carl Zimmer's excellent genetics article prompted this addition, check it out.
- [Kansas Green Schools--New Option for Environmental Education](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1201) - From Richard Schrock comes information about a new program from KDHE (Kansas Department of Health and Environment and KACEE (KansasAssociation for Conservation and EnvironmentalEducation). You can find more information and contacts at: http://www.kdheks.gov/kdhe_news/2008/nov/Kansas_Green_Schools.pdf
- [Challenge: Have You Seen This Wasp?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1198) - Back on 28 September I found this insect occupied on a log as evening approached here in northeast Kansas. After my students found they could stump me with fairly basic questions, I told them that someday I would be back with more information on it. My enthusiasm far exceeds my working knowledge on most insects, so I would
- [Onion Root Tip Mitosis Lab](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1164) - I've been cleaning up one of my old web pages and I ran across this instructional page my students constructed several years ago after completing a lab on onion root tip mitosis. Thought it might be of use since I'll be closing out the old web page, soon. I'll be updating this lab with new
- [New from the Genetics Science Learning Center](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1148) - At NABT, Louisa Stark told me to check out the Genetic Science Learning Center's new 3D cellular animations. I did and now I'm suggesting you check them out as well--you'll find them here.
- [Lab Resources](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1135) - Earlier today, I received an email from J. R. Schrock with an offer to distribute some extra lab resource publications that he has on hand. Here's the email: I have a few remaining paper copies of Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching Volumes for 23rd, 24th, and 25th meetings. The series is online, but labs may
- [Video Recommendation from BHenderson](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1128) - BHenderson from Bartlesville recently recommended the following video on Drug Resistant TB Treatment in a comment to the Biology Curriculum page:
- [Election Results....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1126) - Here are the results of the KABT Sept. 13, 2008 elections: President-Bill Welch President-Elect-Josie Stiles Vice-President-Scott Sharp Secretary-Pat Wakeman Treasurer-Paula Donham At-Large Representatives: Jeff Witters Kylie Sharp Region I Rep.-Brian Coon RegionII Rep.-Pat Lamb Region III Rep.-Lisa Voland RegionIV Rep. Christopher Smith Region V Rep.-Noah Busch Region VI Rep.-Eric Kessler Pat Wakeman, Secretary
- [Fastplants in Need of a Home and Loving Care](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1112) - I started this population of fastplants back on the 22nd of Sept. for a class that I was scheduled to teach. The class did not garner enough enrollment so unfortunately it is canceled. Now I have this population of Fastplants that could use a home. These plants were being grown to start the Whose the
- [An experiment in collaborative spreadsheets and Hardy-Weinberg](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1104) - Last spring, at KATS KAMP, I introduced the idea of using student generated spreadsheet models to explore Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and as a substitute for the H-W simulations described in the AP-Biology lab manual. This fall at KABT's meeting, I presented a bit about collaborative documents. I propose that we combine the two to create unique
- [Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin's Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1072) - A talk by David Sloan Wilson Monday Oct 6, 2008, 7:00 pm Spooner Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (right across from the Natural History Museum) The most disturbing fact about public awareness of evolution is not that roughly 50% of Americans don't believe it, but that nearly 100% don't connect it to matters of
- [Inside Cancer from the Dolan DNA Learning Ctr](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1044) - This post is meant to inform those unable to attend the Dolan DNA Learning Center workshop Inside Cancer at the Stowers Institute today, which unfortunately I can now count myself among since I woke up under the weather the morning of the workshop and didn't attend. So, if there is anything that needs to be added to this
- [Brain study award for students...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1061) - Eric recently posted about a new set of resources from the Dolan Learning Center--Genes to Brains. Sandra Porter has just posted information about an award program from the American Academy of Neurology for students studying the brain. Something to consider....includes free trips to Seattle. BW
- [Genes to Cognition at the Dolan DNA Learning Ctr](https://www.kabt.org/?p=984) - This post is meant to inform those unable to attend the Dolan DNA Learning Center workshop at the Stowers Institute on Genes to Cognition. This is a site that you will want to delve into when you have a bit of time on your hands. Well, that is if you are interested in learning and teaching about
- [Tagging Monarchs Tomorrow?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1034) - The Monarch Watch and Jayhawk Audobon are tagging monarchs at the Baker Wetlands in Lawrence, tomorrow morning. Here's more info. Why not join in on the fun--there's no charge and it is a lot of fun. Should be a bunch of monarchs to tag based on what I'm seeing out my office window this afternoon.
- [Google Docs](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1015) - Several folks found the idea of using collaborative documents very promising at the recent KABT fall meeting. Bill Welch and Noah Bush have already been trying to get all their students up and running. They apparently ran into a limit on the number of gmail accounts they could create. I did some looking and you
- [Picketwire Canyon](https://www.kabt.org/?p=979) - Over the years, KABT has entertained the idea of traveling to Picketwire Canyon in SE Colorado to view firsthand the impressive dinosaur trackways along the Purgatory River. A number of logistical issues have always delayed the trip but you can get an idea of the trip from a photo essay at the Wichita Eagle--http://www.kansas.com/static/slides/091408picturecanyon%20/
- [Pilobus video you've got to see....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=969) - Carl Zimmer has a new post up at the Loom that directs folks to a new video of pilobus fungi "shooting" their spores. Here's the video:
- [Photographs from the Fall KABT Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=962) - I have created a pdf file of selected photographs from the KABT Fall Meeting last weekend. It should automatically open within your browser assuming that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader. I used Abobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition 3.2 to create the file. It is easy to use and a FREE download from Adobe link provided. Also, you can
- [Milkweed for the Monarch larva](https://www.kabt.org/?p=958) - The KABT Annual Fall meeting was excellent! I, too, liked getting the larva from Dr. Taylor. By Sunday evening, the milkweed leaf was devoured.....so, in nearing darkness, I set out to look for milkweed! I had to stop and think about where I was going to find it.....in a ditch was what I came up
- [KABT Fall Meeting:  Web 2.0 at the University of Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?p=802) - BLOGS, WIKI's, and Facebook--oh my... Plan on attending KABT's fall meeting scheduled for Sept. 13th at KU. We'll meet on the first floor of the school of education's JRP building just west of the football stadium at 8:30 a.m. for preregistration. We are charging a modest $10 registration fee. There is no registration form but
- [Door Prize drawings at the KABT Fall Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=953) - A special thanks to the following Scientific companies for donating the following door prizes! The winning KABTers are listed beside the prize! Fisher Scientific Compound Microscope: Rene Gloshen, Olathe South HS Book - While You Were Out: Scott Shart, DeSoto HS Carolina Biological $50 Gift Certificate: Larry Hare, Blue Valley HS Science Kit AquaFlex Underwater
- [Finding your way to the Fall KABT meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=942) - Here's the google map to the Fall KABT meeting. I dropped the pin in the parking lot. If you click on larger map and zoom out, you'll be able to "ask for directions" from your address to KU up at the top of the map. See you Saturday. BW View Larger Map
- [Blackworm Lab for Beginning the Year](https://www.kabt.org/?p=925) - Here’s my favorite lab for the beginning of the year: Blackworm Lab I modified information and labs from the iconic Charlie Drewes, formerly of Iowa State University, and Randy Dix of Olathe North High School and gave it a special twist I learned from Sandy Collins of West Junior High in Lawrence. For further information
- [Periodic Table of Life's Molecules?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=905) - Something to think about as you move through introductory biochemistry in your bio classes this fall. Here's a blog post from Thomas Joseph about a letter of correspondence that recently appeared in Nature Cell Biology: BW
- [AP Biology Syllabus/Schedule](https://www.kabt.org/?p=908) - I've been asked if I would post my AP Biology Syllabus, so for what it's worth, here it is. I'm rather detailed in it - it helps the students see where they're going but more importantly keeps me to the pace I find I need to maintain in order for them to be ready for
- [Kim Houtz--OBTA 2008](https://www.kabt.org/?p=911) - Here's an image of Kim accepting this year's OBTA award from Sandy Collins KS OBTA director. The announcement for this award was covered earlier, here. Congrats, again, Kim.
- [Steven Pinker Lecture](https://www.kabt.org/?p=896) - The following information on the Steven Pinker Lecture was cut and pasted from the KCPL Website. What: Lecture on his newest book - The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature Where: KC Public Library - Central Branch, 14 W. 10th Street When: September 9, at 7pm In The Stuff of Thought,
- [Kansas Eco-Meet 2008](https://www.kabt.org/?p=892) - This past school year, I became aware of a competition that fosters student appreciation and knowledge of Kansas wildlife (not entirely statewide but growing). Now, I will be trying to organize a group of my environmental club students to participate. For those, like me, that have been clueless or busy over the past decade or more that
- [Lost Ladybugs Project - Cornell Entomology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=886) - While surfing around for ways to modify and expand my freshman classification project (i.e. insect collection), I happened upon the Lost Ladybug Project. The introductory paragraph at the site sums up their inspiration for the project: Over the past twenty years several native ladybug species that were once very common have become extremely rare (see details
- [Leaf Color Inquiry Reminder](https://www.kabt.org/?p=881) - Last year I posted a number of resources that could help you and your students explore that age-old question--"Why do leaves turn color?" While on a "nature walk" with my 6 month old granddaughter, last week I was reminded again as we observed a number of early turning leaves. Almost all of the bright red
- [Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses](https://www.kabt.org/?p=877) - As a Kansas biology teacher, I'm sure you are asked all the time: "What flower is this?" "What's the name of that grass?" Over the years I've watched Mike Haddock's web site grow into a fine resource. You can find flowers listed by color by season or by both as well as by more traditional
- [iNaturalist](https://www.kabt.org/?p=873) - Here's something that folks that teach Natural History classes may be interested in: iNaturalist This is an intriguing application that merges Flickr, Google Maps and a database to record observations of organisms from around the world. Bora at A Blog Around the Clock has a good description of the project. The project is just starting
- [Extra Floral Nectaries](https://www.kabt.org/?p=869) - Several years ago Chip Taylor asked me to go along with him as he was exploring Baker Wetlands brainstorming potential ideas/questions that his introduction to research class could investigate. It was there that I first became aware that many of our local plants had extrafloral nectaries. Before, I thought EFN's were primarily a tropical phenomenon.
- [First Answer to the Recent Biology Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=854) - Scott Sharp was correct--good powers of observation. Now the 2nd question remains--What is the structure that commands the ant's attention? Hint: Try googling EFN and Partridge Pea Here's the promised close up: BW
- [You've got to see this](https://www.kabt.org/?p=860) - From Science Daily--a new wiki--3-D encyclopedia of molecular structures based on J-Mol: http://www.proteopedia.org/ You'll find a very rich resource, here. Consider contributing yourself--that's what wiki's are all about. The wiki features educational applications from teaching resources to student projects. David Goodsel is now using the site to complement and extend his "Molecule of the Month"
- [KABT Wordled](https://www.kabt.org/?p=849) - David Warlick at My 2cents suggested a nifty little application that creates a word cloud of your blog--Wordle. Here's the result for the KABT BioBlog:
- [Biology Challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=816) - There are a lot of cool things happening outside, right now as we transition from late summer into fall. This challenge is an attempt to get a discussion started. Notice the ant in the lower part of this close-up photo I took this morning at the Prairie Center in west Olathe. Here's the challenge: 1.
- [BugGuide Recommendation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=831) - Recently, I came across a great resource for biology teachers and naturalists that teach some aspect of entomology: BugGuide. This site represents some of the best of the collaborative nature of the Web. The site is a rich resource. If you can't find your information--just post an image or leave a question--someone will probably get
- [Curriculum Corner Launch!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=764) - With the help of Brad Williamson, I am happy to announce that we now have a “Curriculum Corner” on the KABT website. My goal with the Curriculum Corner is to be a place for you as a biology teacher to have access to free and customizable curricula. My hope is that the Curriculum Corner will
- [Authentic Science Activity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=165) - Click here to download a pdf of the Worm Lab Directions Key terms: toxicity, pulse rate, blood circulation, Phylum Annelida, Class Oligochaeta, freshwater invertebrate Purpose: a model for students to conduct real experiments that they design based on a simple “model organism”known as black worms. With very little effort it is possible to provide students
- [Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher (OBTA) Selected](https://www.kabt.org/?p=771) - Congratulations to Kim Houtz, Kansas 2008 recipient of the National Association of Biology Teachers’ Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA). Kim has been teaching at Marysville High School since 1999. Since that time she has taught a variety of biology classes, including Human Anatomy and Human Physiology and has introduced a new class entitled “Forensic Science”.
- ["Is it Alive" Update from Candy Surdez](https://www.kabt.org/?p=414) - Summertime is a time for catching up. Last spring, I described a lab that Candy Surdez shared that used vinegar eels and other organisms to explore the boundary of what is alive. Just recently Candy completed and sent me the the documents for the "Is it alive" lab lab that she had written as well
- [Vinegar eels in the classroom](https://www.kabt.org/?p=288) - One of the easiest organisms to raise in the classroom are the nematodes known as vinegar eels. Recently on the NSTA Biology listserv one of KABT's own, Candy Surdez had the following to offer. I've contacted her and she has agreed to sharing her message here and she'll be sending a pict or two of
- [The Invisible Microscope](https://www.kabt.org/?p=410) - Imagine teaching your biology students how to use a compound microscope without using innumerable variations of “don’t touch anything until you have completed the directions”, without hearing your name at least 100 times during each class period and without coming perilously close to loosing your patience. What follows is a brief description of a method
- ["You can see photosynthesis happening."  ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=406) - Today I had the privilege of presenting the Floating Leaf Disk Photosynthesis lab to a group of enthusiastic Cornell Institute for Biology Teaching (CIBT) teachers. I really enjoyed my brief time with these folks that gave up 2 weeks of their summer to learn more biology--specifically labs that work for their students. One of the
- [Special Places](https://www.kabt.org/?p=398) - Sacred places, special places, magical spots...as humans we have a tendency to identify specific or particular natural locations or sites with some sort of significance that sets these places apart from others. I have a feeling that this is an essential human feature; part of our never ceasing endeavor to recognize patterns in the natural
- [Identification challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=368) - Name this common flower. You've all seen it and it is blooming right now.... I'll name the flower, later this week. BW
- [Flower ID challenge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=396) - Eric correctly identified the previous challenge photo as Black Medic--a small plant of lawns. It's been reported that Black Medic seeds were a special delicacy in ancient Rome. It'd take a lot time to collect enough to make even one serving. Now for an new challenge--maybe easier--maybe harder. Try and identify this common flower:
- [Return to Ashfall](https://www.kabt.org/?p=370) - Despite nearly $4 a gallon gas and a 6-8 hour drive 16 KABTer's and their families made the trip to the Morrill Museum in Lincoln, NE, Niobrara State Park and Ashfall State Park this past weekend. Harry, Charlotte, Brad, Carol, Randy, Josie, Tiffany, Brian Alex, Abbie, Julie, Charlotte, Jennifer, Kayla, Stan, and Janet all took
- [RNAi  KATS Presentation   ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=366) - What is RNA interference. What is the mechanism for this cellular process and how can I use this as an instructional piece for an advance biology or a biotechnology class? If any of these questions are of interest to you, fear not, you are at a one-stop site for joining the movement started by Cold
- [Free Update Workshops from Coldspring Harbor](https://www.kabt.org/?p=367) - Here's info about a number of workshops from the Dolan DNA Learning center at Cold Springs Harbor. These workshops are great resources and note that two of them will be presented at the Stowers in KC. BW The Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is a pioneer in modern biology education. Since it's founding in 1988,
- [The Wonderful World of Dung...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=362) - For several years I kept a copy of a BBC production that was shown in the early 90's on the Discovery channel: "The Wonderful World of Dung". It's the only video that I would not loan to others in the department--keeping it as a special treat for my students as we wrapped up the year.
- [Delayed Season](https://www.kabt.org/?p=364) - In the first week of May of 2003 I took these pictures of Yellow-Lady's Slipper Orchids. They were past their prime by May 13th. Today, I checked on the same orchids--they have not even budded, yet. The leaves are still unfurling. It's truly a late spring for eastern KS. BW
- [Carl Zimmer's New Book](https://www.kabt.org/?p=350) - A Science Writer worth reading - Case Note from Carl Zimmer; Hello-- I just wanted to let everyone know that at long last my sixth book publishes today. It's called Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life. You'll recognize it at your local bookstore by the eerie glowing Petri dish on the cover.
- [An opportunity to test a new curriculum....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=349) - Surely there is at least one Kansas biology teacher that would be interested in field testing a new biology curriculum. I just received the following notification: Dear Biology Teachers, I am a former high school biology teacher, and now design curricula for the SEPUP (Science Education for Public Understanding Program) at the Lawrence Hall of
- [Vomit Lab!!!!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=345) - Incorporate writing, inquiry, reading, and collaboration into your classroom. We perform this lab at the end of the Organic Molecule Unit. Students test simulated vomit samples (it isn't that bad...) for the presence of a common organic compound. Students are required to complete a write-up describing each compound's structure, how they tested for the compounds, and the
- [KABT at KATS....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=342) - KATS Kamp is now passed and like every year for the past several the KABT folks presented a number of back to back presentations that represented a biology strand. Saturday morning started out early with Randy Dix presenting on RNA interference-Research Tools for scientist and student. Randy had a number of C. elegans cultures that
- [Correction on Spring Field Trip Registration](https://www.kabt.org/?p=341) - We had a typo in the address on the registration form for the Spring field trip. If you have sent in your registration you've probably have had it returned. The forms are now corrected. You can find it at the top of the left hand column......
- [SPRING FIELD TRIP: Ashfall Fossil Beds](https://www.kabt.org/?p=329) - Ash Fall Itinerary Join us May 31 through June 1 to Ashfall Fossil Beds Historical Park. Trip will include viewing a 14 foot mammoth skeleton at Nebraska State Museum, exploring and camping in Niobrara Park, and visiting the fossil beds. Open attachment to view itinerary and costs. Don't forget that family and friends are welcome.
- [KABT at NABT - Water Drops on Pennies and Protein Modeling](https://www.kabt.org/?p=210) - We had a great crowd sharing with us at the NABT conference in Atlanta. I especially enjoyed the interaction with all the people attending our Share-A-Thon. Here are copies of the handouts I provided: Link to Drops of Water on a Penny Link to Reclaiming the Third Dimension Link to Center for BioMolecular Modeling - 15
- [Kansas Herpetological Society Field Trips](https://www.kabt.org/?p=291) - Neosho County or Bust (April 25-27) Outdoor experiences have and continue to inspire and enhance our interest in the biological sciences. Unlike many of you I grew up in Kansas City without access to a diverse fauna and flora. I do remember playing in a neighborhood creek and collecting crinoid fossils from behind what was Milgram's Groceries at state line and 103rd. My
- [KABT at NABT: Winogradsky Columns](https://www.kabt.org/?p=209) - Investigating microbial ecosystems using a Winogradsky Column Introduction Winogradsky Columns are named after Sergei Winogradsky, a Russian microbiologist who used the columns throughout his career to study microbial ecology. In the classroom, Winogradsky Columns are incredibly simple tools with which students can explore a variety of topics. Topics such as succession, nutrient cycling, and microbiology
- [Evo-Devo and the High School Biology Teacher](https://www.kabt.org/?p=335) - Over the past year, I've had the opportunity to work on the AP Biology Redesign project. It has been a valuable experience. Of course, with a redesign with a goal to limit the breadth of biology topics covered in order to cover essential topics more deeply one of the focus of our group was trying
- [Public Lecture: In Search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker](https://www.kabt.org/?p=334) - Public Lecture: Vanishing Habitat, Vanishing Species: In Search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Scott Curtis & Eric Ward, Reference librarians Friday, April 18, 2008 3 p.m. Linda Hall Library Auditorium What do you get when two reference librarians travel to the Big Woods of Arkansas in search of a lost bird? Come to Linda Hall Library's Auditorium
- [Linda Hall Library Discussion of  "At the Water's Edge](https://www.kabt.org/?p=326) - Hello to all with an interest in attending the Periodic Round Table Book discussion on April 7th. We will be discussing the book, At the Water's Edge: fish with fingers, whales with legs, and how life came ashore and then went back to the sea by Carl Zimmer. It is a fascinating explanation of two
- [Another summer workshop opportunity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=325) - The Dolan DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is a pioneer in modern biology education. Since it's founding in 1988, more than 8,000 teaching faculty have received intensive training at DNALC-sponsored workshops conducted in 42 states and several foreign countries. For 2008, we are offering a series of exciting opportunities covering cancer, neuroscience, RNA interference, molecular biology,
- [Phage Hunting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=323) - KABT's own Randy Dix has participated in the University of Pittsburgh Phagehunter Program--maybe he will add a comment. If you have time this summer look into it--you've got about 10 days to apply. More below the fold. Hi Teachers, Hope your school year is going well. We are quite busy at the University of Pittsburgh
- [Rapid Plant Evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?p=322) - Check out this article about Rapid Plant Evolution. Not only is this neat research but it is very accesible, easily understood by students and it should be very transferable to your own particular teaching environment. The researchers are only reporting on one particular plant's rapid adaptation to a patchy urban environment but there are many
- [The University of Kansas Field Station and Ecological Reserves](https://www.kabt.org/?p=316) - One of the really neat things about being a biologist is that your vacations times can do double duty. For instance by spending the day in the Lamar valley in Yellowstone observing grizzlies and wolves or spending a day exploring dinosaur trackways in an eastern Colorado canyon I get the benefits of relaxation and experiencing
- [Brain Discovery Fair in association with Brain Awareness Week](https://www.kabt.org/?p=315) - The KC Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience at KU Med Center When: Saturday, March 15th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: KU Medical Center, KS Life Sciences Innovation Center, Beller Auditorium, NE corner of 39th & Rainbow Who: Students, parents, and teachers - No admission The e-mail I received about the event listed the
- [Stowers Institute- STARS Program on April 12](https://www.kabt.org/?p=310) - For the past couple of years Abby Freeman, Vice President for Administration at the Stowers Institute, has been running a couple-times-a-year Saturday morning program in which teachers hear about the research being conducted at Stowers from the PI's and postdocs themselves. The next program is offered on Saturday, April 12, from 8:30 to 12:30. 8:30
- [Craig Venter is Coming to Town](https://www.kabt.org/?p=313) - Speaker for the 10th Higuchi Memorial Lecture Series at KU Craig Venter, Founder, Chairman and President, J. Craig Venter Institute will be in town Thursday, May 1, 2008. 9:30 am - “Genomics: From Humans to the Environment” Scientific Presentation - 130 Budig Hall 5:30 pm - "A Genomic View of Life" Public Presentation - Woodruff
- [Milkweed Phenology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=312) - No we're not talking about bumps on the head--that's phrenology.... The Monarch Watch is always looking for new collaborative research ideas that will contribute to the every growing knowledge on monarch biology. The latest project is trying to get a handle on the phenology or calendar timing of the various events in the life cycle
- [Hiccups as a vestigial character--put this in your pocket of tricks](https://www.kabt.org/?p=309) - Check out PvM's blog post on Panda's Thumb that covers Neil Shubin's book (Your Inner Fish) and a comparison he makes about hiccups in mammals vs fish vs amphibians--this is a great little tidbit to bring out when the moment is right. You're going to like this..... BW
- [Research Blogging](https://www.kabt.org/?p=306) - The web gets better and better every day in the sense that important information is easier to organize, find, and categorize. This web site is a small example. Today's biology teachers have an unprecedented access to original research. It's imperative that we take advantage of this in order to keep up with the developments in
- [IABT's blog--The Leading Strand](https://www.kabt.org/?p=305) - I've added an RSS feed to the Indiana biology teacher's blog site over at the bottom of the right hand column. An RSS feed checks in on the IABT Leading Strand periodically and looks for new postings. You'll find the titles of the 5 most recent postings listed in the feed. BW
- [More on Fundamentals of Biology.....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=304) - We've had a few discussions on the fundamentals of biology--what are the essential things to teach or for students to learn. Over on the Daily Transcript at Science Blogs, you'll find an interesting post that begins a discussion of the fundamental process in biology of the conversion of genotype (information) into phenotype (networks of networks
- [Podcast on the Evolution of Morality](https://www.kabt.org/?p=303) - Podcast on the Evolution of Morality While moral judgment is a trait found in all cultures, there is wide variation among moral systems. In this podcast segment, Science correspondent John Bohannon moderates a panel discussion on evolutionary and psychological perspectives on moral judgment. The panelists were Marc Hauser from Harvard University, David Wilson from Binghamton
- [Monarch Waystations](https://www.kabt.org/?p=301) - Over the years the Monarch Watch project has adapted as it has tried to meet some of the challenges of monarch butterfly conservation while still promoting monarch research. It seems that monarch winter and summer habitat's are changing even faster than our new knowledge of this fascinating organism. Early on work done by Monarch Watch
- [Neat work on the Cell Cycle](https://www.kabt.org/?p=300) - For all of you bioteachers out there trying to find a new way to present the cell cycle to your classes (especially you AP Bioteachers) check out Jake Young's blog post describing a new paper in Cell. Jake does a nice job explaining the paper, I think in a way that is accessible to most
- [KABT Fall Meeting, KU](https://www.kabt.org/?p=297) - 13 Sept. Kansas Assn. of Biology Teachers annual meeting, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS Computer applications in biology classrooms.
- [Stan Roth's KABT Calendar Update](https://www.kabt.org/?p=293) - Stan Roth has provided his updated calendar--you'll find a link in the left-hand column under KABT Info. BW
- [A history of KABT's web presence or why we needed to try something else](https://www.kabt.org/?p=287) - Small professional organizations like the Kansas Association of Biology Teachers (50-500 members) face a number of distinct challenges communicating with their membership. As an example, KABT members are spread across a large geographical area, our president and immediate past-president teach about 350 miles from each other. Try getting together for the week-end to coordinate organizational
- [Email notification of KABT Bioblog postings](https://www.kabt.org/?p=247) - Eric Kessler suggested that we have an email notification of new posting to the KABT BioBlog. I have instituted that change and I hope that the script operates smoothly. I have automatically subscribed registered KABT members and users. If you do not wish to receive these notifications just let me know. BW
- [KABT Bioblog: The beginning](https://www.kabt.org/?p=236) - The leadership of Kansas Association of Biology Teachers (KABT) meets each winter at my father’s cabin at Kanopolis Lake. It’s quiet, often snowy and centrally located. I tag along as host—feeding the birds, deer and KABTer’s and making sure that the facilities are in working order. We sit around the woodstove out on our enclosed
- [A Blog from Kansas Science Teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=282) - KABTer's might want to check out Jeremy's and Cindy's blog: stand up for REAL science. I've added a link to the KABT links BW
- [Darwin and Wallace: Books Reviewed (in part)](https://www.kabt.org/?p=233) - A few years ago one of my more accomplished students was kind enough to give me a parting gift of David Quammen's The Song of the Dodo, and even though the book is more generally about the scientific development of Island Biogeography (as the subtitle states), the authors historical accounts of the concept inspired an
- [Speciation Related Activities](https://www.kabt.org/?p=281) - On the classroom side of things, I have developed/modified the following assignments and activities in recent years in the hopes of highlighting the importance of Wallace and biogeography to evolutionary theory, and giving my students real world examples that they can work through to infer the process of speciation that Darwin and Wallace first uncovered. Suggestions
- [Updates](https://www.kabt.org/?p=280) - Pat W. has added the last three newsletters to the site--you'll find them under "Newsletter archives" in the left hand column. Also, when a comment is made to a post you'll often not see it if the post is far down the page. You can subscribe to comments (not be email but by RSS feeds).
- [Outdoor Experiences are Lasting Experiences](https://www.kabt.org/?p=279) - After reading the postings lately, I also have thought back retrospectively in my teaching experiences. I have to say that most of my students that come back to talk ALWAYS refer to some outdoor experience we had - whether it was a simple trip to seine a local pond, or if it was developing a
- [Board site](https://www.kabt.org/?p=277) - Just a reminder to KABT Board members: I've updated the board web site to include email notification and Todd contributed a nice note about the recent meeting on the board site... BW
- [Monarch Watch has Joined the Blogosphere](https://www.kabt.org/?p=274) - At the beginning of the new year, the Monarch Watch added a blog to their online communication. Their blog will take the place of the monthly email updates. You can see that they've done a good job of the design and the information is easily referenced. For those KABT folks that participate in Monarch Watch
- [No more piles of stones...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=272) - The essay mentioned in Brad’s previous post did a very nice job of conveying some of the beauty and the mystery which, I would imagine for most of us, are what draw us to the immensely vast and wonderful study of life. It is this beauty that I know we strive to convey to our
- [More to ponder for biology teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=271) - I've posted a couple of references to papers that I thought might begin a conversation. One on the importance of understanding random processes and the other on the "essentials" of biology. Along this same line of thinking consider this blog post from Alex Palazzo's blog "The Daily Transcript". Alex describes how our new insights about
- [Calendar Updates](https://www.kabt.org/?p=270) - Stan Roth sent his annual "Events Calendar for those that study and interpret biology in Kansas - 2008" to me, last night via email. I've added the events to the KABT BioBlog calendar as well as NABT and NSTA national meeting dates for this year. As Stan says at the bottom of his note: For
- [NSTA midwestern conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=269) - NSTA midwestern conference, Cincinatti, OH
- [NSTA western conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=268) - NSTA western conference, Portland, OR
- [NSTA southern](https://www.kabt.org/?p=267) - NSTA southern, Charlotte, NC
- [NSTA National](https://www.kabt.org/?p=266) - NSTA, national science teacher meeting, Boston, MA
- [NABT professional development conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=265) - NABT professional development conference, Memphis, TN
- [Kansas Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council](https://www.kabt.org/?p=264) - Kansas Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council, KDWP Hq., Topeka KS
- [Kansas Herpetological Society](https://www.kabt.org/?p=263) - Kansas Herpetological Society annual meeting, Friends University, Wichita KS
- [KACEE meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=262) - Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education annual meeting, Wichita KS
- [Central Plains Society of Mammalogists](https://www.kabt.org/?p=261) - Central Plains Society of Mammalogists annual meeting
- [Kansas Herpetological Society](https://www.kabt.org/?p=260) - Kansas Herpetological Society fall field trip, TBA
- [Kansas Native Plant Society](https://www.kabt.org/?p=259) - Kansas Native Plant Society, Ft. Hays State Univ., Hays KS
- [KOS Fall meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=258) - Kansas Ornithological Society annual meeting, Ft. Hays State Univ., Hays KS
- [KABT Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=257) - Kansas Assn. of Biology Teachers spring field trip, Ash Fall State Park, Nebraska
- [KOA](https://www.kabt.org/?p=256) - Kansas Ornithological Society spring field trip, Goodland KS
- [Kansas Herpetological Society](https://www.kabt.org/?p=255) - Kansas Herpetological Society spring field trip, Parsons Lake, KS
- [KATS Kamp](https://www.kabt.org/?p=254) - Kansas Assn. of Teachers of Science KATS Kamp, Rock Springs, KS
- [Kansas Entomological Society ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=253) - Kansas Entomological Society annual meeting, Iowa State Univ., Ames IA
- [SouthWestern Association of Naturalists](https://www.kabt.org/?p=252) - SouthWestern Association of Naturalists annual meeting, Memphis Univ., Memphis TN
- [Kansas Academy of Science ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=251) - Kansas Academy of Science annual meeting, Emporia State Univ., Emporia KS
- [Spring Break for Kansas Regents Schools](https://www.kabt.org/?p=250) - Spring Break for Kansas Regents Schools
- [Kansas Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council](https://www.kabt.org/?p=249) - Kansas Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council, KDWP Hq., Topeka, KS
- [Kansas Natural Resources Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?p=248) - Kansas Natural Resources Conference, combined meeting - Airport Hilton, Wichita KS 1. Great Plains Society of American Forestry 2. Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams 3. Kansas Chapter: American Fisheries Society 4. Kansas Chapter: Soil and Water Conservation Society 5. Kansas Chapter: The Wildlife Society
- [The National Academies' New Book](https://www.kabt.org/?p=244) - As related on national television tonight, The National Academies have released a new book titled "Science, Evolution, and Creationism". You can purchase a copy or copies online or download a free pdf and print and read at your own leisure. Description from the National Academies' Website How did life evolve on Earth? The answer to
- [KABT Board Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=243) - KABT Board meeting will be at the Williamson cabin at Kanopolis Lake on January 19th. Randy will send out information and contact information via email to board members and others that need directions. BW
- [Studying Misconceptions](https://www.kabt.org/?p=242) - Check out the following paper that describes a result of the Bioliteracy Project at CU. Like chemistry students having difficulty with chemistry because they've not mastered proportional thinking, Klymkowsky and Garvin-Doxas suggest that difficulties developing an appreciation and understanding of the nature of random processes lies at the foundation of many biological misconceptions. Klymkowsky MW, Garvin-Doxas
- [Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey 2008](https://www.kabt.org/?p=241) - The Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey period for January 2008 is from Thursday, January 10th, through Sunday, January 10th. You may want to start your feeding birds in December or as soon as possible. This is a great project for OWLS school sites or it can be done by students and their parents at home.
- [Avida-ED](https://www.kabt.org/?p=234) - Wednesday at NABT's national conventions are usually reserved for workshops and field trips. This year a late entry to the workshop program caught my eye and sparked my interest. Dr. Rob Pennock scheduled a workshop to introduce a student resource for exploring evolution concepts in a sophisticated artificial life environment while learning to actually do
- [IABT and KABT think alike](https://www.kabt.org/?p=203) - J.R. Schrock sends word that the Indiana Association of Biology Teachers have gone to a blog as well: "We have recently moved some of the burden of an electronic newsletter to a blog-site so you can keep up with news, views, and other things to peruse! Check out our new and developing IABT News &
- [KABT - NABT Microarrays](https://www.kabt.org/?p=207) - This is a link to materials on microarrays originally given at KATS and then presented at the KABT sharathon at NABT 2007 Atlanta , Georgia. Click here for resources. Genisphere DNA Chips wet lab
- [Microrespirometers at the KABT share-a-thon, NABT](https://www.kabt.org/?p=214) - KABT folks gathered to share some of their favorite labs at NABT this Thurs. We had an enthusiastic crowd Pat W. came by and took a bunch of picts and KABT's own Todd Carter stopped by and was his presidential electedness... I chose to present on microrespirometers (since I had some from an earlier presentation)
- [Graph Paper Utility](https://www.kabt.org/?p=225) - Some claim that I get a bit crazy with math while teaching biology. I was teaching my students the advantages of semi-log and double log paper back before computers and when I was in the boonies where I had to order the paper a year ahead of time. (while climbing uphill, both ways) At any
- [Essential Topics in Biology?](https://www.kabt.org/?p=231) - For the past year or so KABT'er, Scott Sharp, has been asking me if I can help him generate a list of essential, core concepts that every biology student should learn--something a bit different than just a re-visitation of the science standards or a TOC from a text book. As we have carried on this
- [Sugar Transport in Plants](https://www.kabt.org/?p=232) - Different models for sugar transport have been proposed through the years. Look through different editions of college texts to get some idea of the diversity of ideas. In the Eurekalerts, there is an announcement about a paper in this week's PNAS with strong evidence supporting one specific hypothesis: The theory of transporting sugar, the polymer
- [Kansas Conservation News](https://www.kabt.org/?p=229) - Something I never, ever thought would happen in my lifetime--black-footed ferrets are roaming Kansas prairies, again. Black-Footed Ferrets Return to Kansas Prairies Tuesday Dec. 20, 2007 A wondrous event occurred just before sunset on Tuesday evening--a week before Christmas. Twenty-four Black-footed Ferret pups were released in the wild to begin the restoration of a vibrant
- [KABT at KATS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=173) - I'm posting this info for Randy who is unable to attend and present at the 2007 KATS KAMP KABT thread. Randy was going to share a number of resources that he has tried out and found effective in his biotech courses and in AP Biology that deal with microarrays. These include: Web animations such as
- ["Cool" Opportunity for Landlocked KS classrooms](https://www.kabt.org/?p=228) - Here's an opportunity passed on from one of the NSTA listservs. Don't let being from KS stop you if you are interested. Projects like this want to see how well their approach works with landlocked classrooms too. Dear Educators, I am writing to invite you to consider piloting a new online unit on the COOL
- [UKanTeach Master Teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=227) - The UKanTeach program, through the Chemistry Department at the University of Kansas, invites individuals with either a master degree or a Ph.D. in education, science or math to submit applications to their ongoing Master Teachers Pool. This is a ten month - non tenure track position. Individuals must be extremely skilled, knowledgeable in at least
- [New ways to explore biomolecules](https://www.kabt.org/?p=223) - You might want to keep track of a new project at Concord Consortium: Molecular Rover When you get there try out the two demonstration videos. I think you'll find them very useful in class, right now.
- [Francis Collins at NABT](https://www.kabt.org/?p=222) - An NABT'er by the username "kvhteach" has posted a YouTube video of Francis Collins' sing-a-long at the recent NABT meeting in Atlanta. Rhoda Garcia and others asked about the lyrics. Here they are. Thanks to Dr. Collins and "kvhteach" It is truly amazing what we can do today, isn't it? BW
- [Back from NABT](https://www.kabt.org/?p=220) - Congrats to the staff and board of NABT---they put on a very informative and enjoyable meeting at Atlanta. Not that I talk to all that many members (yea right) but I can say that I did not hear a single negative comment the entire time. I'm convinced that almost everyone attending found the meeting to
- [An opportunity for Bio teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=202) - The following was posted by Netia Elam on the AP biology listserv last night. AP teachers out there might want to get involved with this research. Gaming has a lot of potential for learning in the classroom. "The Federation of American Scientists (FAS), a non-profit organization researching the design and impact of learning technologies, will
- [DNA sequence visualization](https://www.kabt.org/?p=200) - The University of California Riverside folks have been developing a tool that may be very helpful to educators trying to help students grasp similarities between DNA sequences. You'll find a bit about the tool, here. Check out their video presentation of the tool....
- [Congrats to Eric Kessler](https://www.kabt.org/?p=198) - Governor Sebelius surprised Eric with the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, yesterday at his school. From the KC Star: "At Blue Valley North, Kessler teaches biology, field biology, zoology and Advanced Placement biology. But the 41-year-old is best known around school for his “snake trips” — field trips to wooded areas to see the
- [A great opportunity--just ask Randy](https://www.kabt.org/?p=197) - 2008 Frontiers in Physiology Fellowship: $8500 Summer Research Opportunity Science teachers of grades 6-12 are invited to apply for this year-long immersion in the world of cutting-edge physiology research sponsored by the American Physiological Society (APS). Partnered with a local APS member scientist, fellows do hands-on research for 7-8 weeks during the summer, as
- [Field Experiences in Kansas Biology](https://www.kabt.org/?p=194) - by Justin Wood A solid foundation of field and laboratory experiences is an essential element of a biology curriculum that seems to be underrepresented in many programs. Allowing students the opportunity to experience the world around them first hand is an invaluable experience.... Read more of this lab how-to in this pdf file called Field
- [Finding Answers to Questions](https://www.kabt.org/?p=131) - (a repost from an earlier entry on my other blogs: EL Biology and the defunct, Teaching Biology) Last spring, I made a life-changing decision—I decided to become a fly fisherman. I have been fly fishing off and on for about five years but I had been fighting making a commitment to this new avocation. I
- [Biology Books](https://www.kabt.org/?p=106) - I have found the following books to be interesting and useful to my teaching. The Canon: A Whirligig Tour through Science by Natalie Angier A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson The Art of Science by Joseph J. CarrA Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan Why
- [Horse Evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?p=191) - Here, in the Central Plains we are surrounded by some of the best documented fossil evidence for the evolution of major lines of organisms. Fossil evidence for the evolution of horses has long been used to promote public understanding of evolution--and just as often used to promote particular hypotheses of how evolution works in the
- [Waksman Institute at Rutgers is expanding its online resources](https://www.kabt.org/?p=126) - Check out the following Eurekalert about the Waksman Institute's new online initiatives. Involve your students in actual bioinformatic research. These will be great classroom resources. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-09/rtsu-rhs091207.php
- [Web Based Genetics Inquiry Lab](https://www.kabt.org/?p=186) - If you need a good inquiry project for students during this hectic time of year, go to http://www.sciencecourseware.org/vcise/ . The Virtual Courseware Drosophila lab is very interactive, develops inquiry skills, comes with prepared assessments, and documents the links to national science standards. Individual students or group projects can be accommodated. All results and student reports
- [Flock of Dodos on DVD](https://www.kabt.org/?p=124) - From Randy Olson: Flock of Dodos" (plus 80 minutes of extras) now for sale on home DVD It's been a long road since our premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in April of last year, but the movie is FINALLY being released today nationally on home video by New Video ($26.95) as part of their
- [COPUS--Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science](https://www.kabt.org/?p=114) - The KABT Board has recently voted to participate in the COPUS--The Coalition On the Public Understanding of Science network. From the COPUS home page: "The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) is a grassroots effort linking universities, scientific societies, science centers and museums, advocacy groups, media, educators, businesses, and industry in a peer
- [Fall Conference 2007 Update](https://www.kabt.org/?p=105) - To all Life Science teachers,Join Kansas biology teachers September 22, 2007 for the Annual KABT Fall Conference at the TimberRidge Adventure Park 12300 S. Homestead Ln. Olathe, KS. See map. Registration and refreshments will begin at 8:00 a.m. and presentations begin at 8:45 a.m. Pre-register via email or RSVP (lunch count) to rdixon@olatheschools.com or register
- [Recent Adaptation Evidence in the Human Genome](https://www.kabt.org/?p=182) - Warning: Proud father's posting ahead...... This past summer, one of the NY Times Tuesday Science issues was focused on evolution studies. One of the research papers highlighted by Nicholas Wade in his article titled, "Humans Have Spread Globally and Evolved Locally" , had native Kansan, Scott Williamson, as lead author. The work received quite a
- [KC Science INC “I’m a Scientist” Pod Cast](https://www.kabt.org/?p=113) - A Series of Conversations Spotlighting KC Science Careers This is the first episode of the KC Science INC “I’m a Scientist” Pod cast—a series of conversations spotlighting KC science careers. Through our Pod Casts we hope to continue our mission of promoting science-related events, encouraging interest in science, advocating for science-based careers and inspiring natural
- [Action BioScience](https://www.kabt.org/?p=181) - AIBS --American Institute of Biological Sciences has a great resource for teachers called ActionBioScience. You'll find a number of very accessible articles on current biological science issues written by leaders in the field. A summary of what you'll find from the editorial assistant, Nathan Stenstrom: "ActionBioscience.org offers resources to enhance teaching in the biosciences: *
- [Leaf Color and Inquiry](https://www.kabt.org/?p=178) - As many of you know, I am in upstate New York this summer and fall. I'm simply amazed that fall is progressing so fast. This photo were taken back on Aug. 24th. Leaf color as a topic for inquiry has a great deal of potential. Nearly everyone living in the Northern temperate areas, at one
- [Fall Meeting Registration Information](https://www.kabt.org/?p=108) - Open the registration doc and complete for pre-registration to fall KABT conference at TimberRidge Park , Olathe Kansas on September 22 (please read previous postings). Please let us know you are planning on attending so that we may plan lunch and meeting spaces. Registration form
- [Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers Resources](https://www.kabt.org/?p=176) - As you prepare for this year, consider adding at least one involved laboratory experience for you and your students to your curriculum. The web is full of excellent resources for you. The CIBT labsfrom Cornell's HHMI program are just one example. Several years ago, Kylee Sharp shared a presentation at a KABT gathering (may have
- [Fall Conference September 22, 2007](https://www.kabt.org/?p=103) - Mark your calendars for the Fall KABT meeting at Kill Creek Timber Ridge Adventure Center near Desoto, KS. The event will feature some of the newest lessons Kansas biology teachers will be using this year in their classrooms. Registration will begin at 8:00am and sessions begin at 8:45. Presenters will be asked to share twice if the group
- [Book Review - The Edge of Evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?p=101) - In this week's Science, Sean B. Carroll takes Michael Behe to task in a review of Behe's latest book. Science has made this article available in their public access. Click on the cartoon to see the rest of the review or this link will also take you directly to the review. EVOLUTION: God as Genetic
- [Roaring River Picture Album](https://www.kabt.org/?p=87) - Randy's campsite at campground #3 Josie's Tent several members gather at the hatchery to take a tour of the rainbow trout facility ran by the Missouri Conservation Commission Josie and Harry "model" excellent student behavior . Trout in the cave at the spring source. Looking up to the clift above you can see the fault
- [AP workshop in Olathe](https://www.kabt.org/?p=84) - From a posting that Randy made to the AP Biology listserv: Teachers wanting to gain new teaching ideas and methods for AP Biology should consider attending an Olathe Kansas Institute from July 30th to August 3rd. Instructors: John Gehring has twenty years of experience teaching AP Biology and AP Biology Summer Institutes. He has been
- [Biotechnology Workshop June 8 or 15](https://www.kabt.org/?p=83) - Dates:June 8 or June 15 Time: 9 AM to 4 PM Location: SCI 113 on JCCC campus Johnson County Community College would like to invite you to a Biotechnology workshop. The college is located in Overland Park , Kansas. A stipend will be provided to all teachers, counselors and administrators that attend. AM session: Is
- [Global Warming: An Introduction to the Research and the Nature of Science](https://www.kabt.org/?p=174) - Since November, 2006, I have been enjoying a series in Natural History Magazine entitled “Samplings: The Warming Earth”. (scroll down the page to find the "Samplings" specific to "The Warming Earth.") The articles are actually very concise summaries of research published in professional journals. The samplings are representative of a wide range of research. For
- [Marsupial Genome ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=81) - Science writer, Carl Zimmer, again has a nice article that discusses the newly announced marsupial genome. Check it out at Carl's blog, the Loom.
- [Shift Happens](https://www.kabt.org/?p=80) - Teaching 21st century skills is the buzz on the surface with accountability, standards, and teacher shortages still the mainstay of education problems and propaganda. While global views can be a bit overwhelming, the following video clip certainly puts the need for quality biology teaching in perspective. http://www.nsba.org/conference/speeches/albShiftHappens.wmv
- [SPRING FIELD TRIP: ROARING RIVER, June 1-3](https://www.kabt.org/?p=78) - THIS June 1, 2, and 3 KABT will be traveling to Roaring River State Park. To make your camping reservations go to www.mostateparks.com and click on Make Your Reservation Now or call (877) 422-6766. Campground #2 still has the following campsites open as of this post: 106, 108, 110, 111, and a bit further away
- [Communicating Science](https://www.kabt.org/?p=79) - I thought that you might like to know that at 4:00 p.m. on May 10, Chris Mooney and Matthew Nisbet will be speaking on "Framing Science: The Road to 2008 and Beyond" in the auditorium at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E. 50th St. in Kansas City, Missouri. Mooney is a science writer
- [Where we end up.](https://www.kabt.org/?p=77) - Yesterday I was involved in another interesting conversation about what student should know. The conversation unfortunately centered on K-12 preparing students for college and/or further work in mathematics and science. I say unfortunately because it is my opinion that by grade 12 all students should be fully prepare for a wide array of choices that
- [Now is the time...](https://www.kabt.org/?p=75) - When I was teaching, late spring was always one of my favorite times in the classroom. Despite trying to fit in all of the fine arts programs and rehearsals, despite trying to cope with the scheduling lunacy of spring sports and despite seniors losing focus on the end prize I enjoyed planning and getting ready
- [More on the Macaque Genome papers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=72) - AAAS has sent the following to interested educators: In conjuction with the publication of the genome sequence of the rhesus macaque in the 13 April edition of Science, we have created a special online collection. It includes an interactive poster with images, video and text, and a corresponding lesson plan for use in high school
- [Coverage of another primate genome](https://www.kabt.org/?p=71) - Carl Zimmer at his blog the Loom , has a good article covering a new paper in Science on the macaque genome. Deeper understanding of human evolution continues to unfold. BW
- [Evolutionary Adaptation](https://www.kabt.org/?p=70) - There are any number of essays that work to explain the evolutionary process. An exceptionally well done essay recently appeared on Richard Dawkins' website by retired evolutionary biologist, Carl Bajema. This essay cogently describes the relationship of the random or undirected processes of genetic variation and the environmentally directed processes of sexual and natural selection.
- [Miller-Urey Experiment Redux](https://www.kabt.org/?p=69) - Jonathon Wells from the Discovery Institute and supporter of Intelligent design has suggested in his criticisms that science and particularly science textbooks are essentially dishonest in their presentation of the famous Miller-Urey experiment that investigated if organic molecules could arise spontaneously in earth's early abiotic conditions as understood at the time. Our understanding of the
- [More on Mammal Evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?p=68) - With the Cenozoic fossil record in Nebraska and some parts of Kansas, I would think that using mammal evolution as a theme in evolution might be a good strategy in our part of the country. Lots of good details. Earlier, I reported that a paper in Nature would, perhaps, change our understanding on mammalian origins.
- [Analogies in Biology teaching](https://www.kabt.org/?p=169) - One of the essential tools in a biology teacher's tool kit is the analogy. Analogies help students to form their own, personal biological concepts within a more familiar context. Analogies are truly a double-edged sword, (using an analogy to describe the use of analogy.) On one hand they help students to acquire and build their
- [More on Amateur/Citizen Science](https://www.kabt.org/?p=66) - When I was in the classroom one of my goals--unattained but always guiding my work--was to have my students co-author a paper in a peer-reviewed journal. We worked on some projects, especially with the Monarch Watch that contributed in some way to work that led to papers but not in a way that warranted authorship.
- [ScienceBlogs](https://www.kabt.org/?p=167) - KABTer’s, A growing resources for keeping up with biology is a site known as ScienceBlogs. This site, sponsored by a new science magazine, Seed, brings bloggers with a science theme into one site. It has grown to be a tremendous resource. However, I doubt that it will pass school district filters since these bloggers cover
- [NABT/ABT Online Resource](https://www.kabt.org/?p=166) - KABTer's, If you are a member of NABT you may not be aware of an exciting new online resource the American Biology Teacher. The American Biology Teacher is now a kind of hybrid journal--part in print and part online. All of the print articles from ABT are available online in pdf format. In addition there
- [Kansas Pragmatisim....](https://www.kabt.org/?p=65) - Kansas Biology teachers. Check out this article in today's Wichita Eagle. Slackers, take note: Workers who know science, math are in demand We're going to get blunt here about why it's dumb to blow off school. The Wichita Eagle already showed in a Feb. 25 story that many students, especially boys, struggle in school, here
- [KC Science, INC--Inspiring Natural Curiosity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=59) - http://www.kcscienceinc.org/ We have talked a good deal about science communication. I would like to let the list know about a new collaboraton in our region - KC Science, INC, is a partnership of KCPT Public Television, Johnson County Library, Linda Hall Library, Science City at Union Station, Pathfinder Science, Science Pioneers and the Center for
- [Science, Engineering and Info Technology Career Day ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=60) - Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007 Time: 10:00 a.m. Sponsor: Science Pioneers Location: Union Station Description: An new opportunity presented by Science Pioneers in Career Day from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Union Station. Students in grades 8-12 can visit one-on-one with over 30 professionals in a variety of careers.
- [More on Darwin and his times](https://www.kabt.org/?p=58) - John Wilkins at Evolving Thoughts is on a roll. Today he adds more fodder to think about the historical and scientific context in which Darwin worked. Biology teachers preparing to introduce the historical background for the development of Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection would do well to explore this essay. It's deeper than you'll want
- [Mammalian Adaptive Radiation at the KT boundary???](https://www.kabt.org/?p=57) - This week a paper was published in Nature that calls into question the idea that mammals took off and diversified filling niches vacated by the extinction of the dinosaur megafauna at the end of the Cretaceous. The data is molecular and the paper is at least somewhat controversial. You can find a nice write up
- [Darwin's Delay](https://www.kabt.org/?p=56) - One of the most discussed events in the history of biology is the delay between Darwin's original conception of the theory of natural selection and the publishing of "Origin". We all know the story. For more than 20 years Darwin kept his ideas mostly to himself and a close circle of colleagues who kept encouraging
- [More Bioblitz](https://www.kabt.org/?p=53) - Yesterday I suggested that Ks bioteachers might want to participate in the upcoming bloggers bioblitz. Here's the guy who thought up the idea and the current progress. Bloggers Bioblitz BW
- [Bloggers Bioblitz](https://www.kabt.org/?p=52) - Last spring the KABT field trip attempted to take part in a Bioblitz. KABT was originally going to do their own a Kanopolis with cooperation of Kansas Wildlife and Parks. However, we weren't sure that our inexperience would get in the way so at the last minute we decided to take part in a KC
- [New Feature to the KABT site.](https://www.kabt.org/?p=51) - KABTer's: I've added a new feature in the right hand panel of the KABT News site. This is a feed from AAAS's Eurekalert's Biology news updates. You'll find the headlines of the 6 most recent news items related to biology listed here and the link: Eurekalert Biology will take you to the AAAS with more
- [Earth Day/Environmental Science Activity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=159) - My Footprint.org is a pretty cool, easy to use online tool that calculates the acres required to support your lifestyle based on a few simple questions. The tool also compares your acreage to the average acreage required by the population in your country. While the activity itself has merit, there are many extensions available such
- [KC Earthfest](https://www.kabt.org/?p=48) - 3rd annual Kansas City EarthFest Exhibitor and Vendor Applications Due March 21, 2007 This is a great opportunity for Student Environmental Groups! Join us for The Kansas City EarthFest 2007! Live entertainment, interactive exhibits, games and crafts will celebrate Earth Day and provide environmental education opportunities. The Kansas City EarthFest will be held on Saturday,
- [Nature Mapping](https://www.kabt.org/?p=49) - For the past several years, I have been working with the Wisconson Nature Mapping program www.wisnatmap.org . The newsletter below gives the current information. How can we do something like this in Kansas?? SPRING TIME!! Tom turkeys gobble, sandhill cranes arrive, fox pups are born, and soon you will hear wood frogs and spring peepers!! Celebrate this
- [An opportunity for KS biology teachers](https://www.kabt.org/?p=47) - Thanks to Paul Adams from KATS online. Here is a great opportunity for biology teachers in KS interested in monitoring nearby prairies as part of their classroom experience. Check it out, includes a stipend and a 10 day workshop at KONZA. BW March 14, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: PRAIRIES ACROSS KANSAS is a
- [Greetings from Randy,KABT President ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=46) - Message from the president “This could be the most important message of your Life. You could be a million dollar winner.” Newspapers, pop-ups, and e-mails make promises that few people pay attention to but those few people keep the message senders in business. The business of biology education requires a few talented teachers to
- [KABT calendar](https://www.kabt.org/?p=44) - Over in the left-hand column, you'll find a calendar of events that might be of interest to Kansas biology teachers compiled by Stan Roth. Just click on the dates that are highlighted to find out more info about that specific event. You'll also notice that below the calendar is a listing of the next upcoming
- [NABT, Atlanta](https://www.kabt.org/?p=43) - 28 Nov-1 Dec 2007 Natl. Assn. of Biology Teachers annual convention, Atlanta GA
- [Natl. Assn. for Interpretation annual conference, Wichita KS ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=42) - 6-10 Nov 2007 Natl. Assn. for Interpretation annual conference, Wichita KS
- [Kansas Herpetological Society annual meeting, Topeka KS ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=41) - 2-4 Nov 2007 Kansas Herpetological Society annual meeting, Topeka KS
- [Central Plains Society of Mammalogists annual meeting, Missouri St. U., Springfield](https://www.kabt.org/?p=40) - 12-13 Oct 2007 Central Plains Society of Mammalogists annual meeting, Missouri St. U., Springfield
- [KOS annual meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=39) - 29-30 Sept 2007 Kansas Ornithological Society annual meeting, KSU, Manhattan KS
- [KABT annual meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=38) - 22 Sept 2007 Kansas Association of Biology Teachers annual meeting, Kill Creek Park or NABT regional, JO Co. KS
- [Kansas Native Plant Society annual meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?p=37) - 21-23 Sept 2007 Kansas Native Plant Society annual meeting
- [Kansas Academy of Science fall field trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=36) - 15 Sept 2007 Kansas Academy of Science fall field trip
- [KS Native Plant Society spring foray, Ft. Leavenworth  woods, Leavenworth KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=32) - 12 May 2007 KS Native Plant Society spring foray, Ft. Leavenworth woods, Leavenworth KS
- [KABT spring field trip meeting, Roaring River, MO](https://www.kabt.org/?p=34) - 2-3 June 2007 Kansas Assn. of Biology Teachers spring field trip meeting, Roaring River MO
- [Flint Hills Symphony,  Tallgrass Prairie of Wabaunsee County, KS ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=35) - 16 June 2007 Flint Hills Symphony, Tallgrass Prairie of Wabaunsee County, KS
- [Comanche Co. Red Hills nature tours, Coldwater KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=33) - 19 May 2007 Comanche Co. Red Hills nature tours, Coldwater KS
- [Barber Co. Wildflower tour, Medicine Lodge KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=31) - 12 May 2007 Barber Co. Wildflower tour, Medicine Lodge KS
- [KOS Spring Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?p=30) - 4-6 May 2007 Kansas Ornithological Society spring field trip meeting, Brown Co. KS
- [2nd Triennial International Mosasaur Meeting, Sternberg Museum, Hays KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=29) - 3-6 May 2007 2nd. Triennial International Mosasaur Meeting, Sternberg Museum, Hays KS
- [Kansas Herpetological Society spring field trip, Arkalon Park, Seward Co. KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=28) - 27-29 April 2007 Kansas Herpetological Society spring field trip, Arkalon Park, Seward Co. KS
- [Wings-n-Wetlands Festival, Great Bend KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=27) - 27-29 April 2007 Wings-n-Wetlands festival, Great Bend KS
- [Kansas Entomological Soc. annual meeting, ESU, Emporia KS ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=26) - 21 April 2007 Kansas[Central States] Entomological Soc. annual meeting, ESU, Emporia KS
- [NSTA's National meeting, St. Louis](https://www.kabt.org/?p=25) - National Science Teachers Association meeting in St. Louis.
- [KATS KAMP](https://www.kabt.org/?p=24) - 20-22 April 2007 Kansas Association of Teachers of Science KATS-KAMP, Rock Springs 4-H Ranch, Junction City, KS
- [Kansas Academy of Science annual meeting, Holiday Inn, Salina KS](https://www.kabt.org/?p=23) - 13-14 April 2007 Kansas Academy of Science annual meeting, Holiday Inn, Salina KS
- [Annual meeting, Geological Society of America-Central sections,  U. of KS, Lawrence ](https://www.kabt.org/?p=22) - 12-13 April 2007 Annual meeting, Geological Society of America-Central sections, U. of KS, Lawrence
- [Spring Break for Kansas Regents Schools](https://www.kabt.org/?p=21) - 19-23 Mar 2007 Spring Break for Kansas Regents Schools
- [KABT Labs from the old website](https://www.kabt.org/?p=20) - Rebuilding this web site along with adding new content for Kansas biology teachers is an ongoing process. I've just added the labs that were posted onto the former KABT web site onto this site under the KABT Resource link in the right hand column. Check them out. I'm posting links to pdf files of the
- [FRUIT FLY OBSERVATION PROJECT](https://www.kabt.org/?p=154) - FRUIT FLY OBSERVATION PROJECT By Sandy Collins BACKGROUND Some time ago I was describing to a colleague, Brad Williamson, a project that I did with my freshmen biology students. It was a laboratory investigation in which the students proposed and tested original hypotheses. Brad's succinct comment was essentially, fine, but hadn't I had asked my
- [A Simple Method to Explore Enzyme Activity](https://www.kabt.org/?p=150) - A Simple Method to Explore Enzyme Activity by Brad Williamson Enzymes are essential in nearly all life processes. By catalyzing (speeding up a chemical reaction) various chemical reactions in the cell enzymes make energy and nutrients available to living systems. Each enzyme only catalyzes one kind of chemical reaction so there is a lot of
- [BIOLOGY LAB PRACTICAL - THE SCAVENGER HUNT](https://www.kabt.org/?p=146) - BIOLOGY LAB PRACTICAL - THE SCAVENGER HUNT by Lisa Volland A great way to end a semester of studying the different kingdoms is to have a scavenger hunt! This hands-on lab practical exam will allow students to take their knowledge of the various types of plants, fungi, and animals into the field. In my regular
- [Quiz Card Dissections](https://www.kabt.org/?p=144) - Quiz Card Dissections by Ernie Brown Here's a pdf version for download: Quiz Card Dissections Do you hate to think about doing classroom dissections in biology because the students tend to get unruly? Does your room resemble a zoo more than a place where learning is taking place? Do you feel that your students really
- [Clearing and Staining Small Vertebrates](https://www.kabt.org/?p=141) - Clearing and Staining Small Vertebrates By Ernie Brown Here's a pdf copy to download: Clearing and Staining Small Vertebrates Introduction: When teaching the skeletal system in anatomy class or comparing the structure of homologous organs, it is useful to be able to make comparisons between skeletal features of different vertebrate organisms. The bones to be
- [Last September's KABT meeting at Cowley County Community College](https://www.kabt.org/?p=3) - KABT folks: This is a partial reposting from the Teaching Biology Blog... We had a great time at the KABT Fall meeting at Cowley County College. Thanks to Michelle, the presenters and others. Todd, Bill and others should have a report from the meeting. I'm adding some picts that I took: Getting fueled and ready
- [Welcome to KABT's web site!](https://www.kabt.org/?p=1) - This website is built using Wordpress software and brings together three KABT blogs: KABT news--where you are now, KABT Board--where KABT's Board will work and KABT Resources and Labs--where KABT members will share teaching resources and labs. You'll find links to the different blogs in the right hand panel. I (Brad Williamson) will administer the

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- [KABT Homepage](https://www.kabt.org/) - The Kansas Association of Biology Teachers is a group of current and former educators interested in advancing the practice of science teaching within and beyond the borders of the state of Kansas. Through fellowship amongst members, the sharing of information, and the free interchange of ideas, our objective is to foster passion and appreciation for
- [Fall Conferences](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=6806) - CURRENT CONFERENCE - 2024 Fall Conference, September 14 at Kansas State University. See KABT.org homepage for more information PAST CONFERENCES - 2023 Fall Conference, Quivira Wildlife Refuge Information
- [Kansas Association of Biology Teachers:](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=6766) - KABT is a group of current and former educators interested in advancing the practice of science teaching within and beyond the borders of the state of Kansas. Through fellowship amongst members, the sharing of information, and the free interchange of ideas, our objective is to foster passion and appreciation for the life sciences. Fall Conference:
- [Outstanding Biology Teacher Award](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=14) - Nomination Information Since 1961, the National Association of Biology Teachers each year attempts to identify an Outstanding Biology Teacher in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and overseas territories. The program continues strong, sponsored by Carolina Biological and Ken-A-Vision. Award winners receive certificates as well as public recognition and professional gratification, in addition to
- [Register/Renew](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=3530) - Benefits of a membership- Network and share with other like minded innovative life science teachers across Kansas. Post your tried and true activities onto KABT.org BioBlog Encourage and support outstanding life science in Kansas NEW & RENEWING Member Registration Please fill out this Google Form so we can get to know you! THEN choose your
- [Gen Bio Syllabus](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=510) - General Biology Syllabus 2009-2010 Mr. Scott Sharp Room: 206 E-mail: ssharp@usd232.org School Phone: (913) 583-8370 Course Unit Outline Theme 1: Nature of Science Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry Theme 2: Interaction with the Environment Unit 2: Interdependence of Organisms Theme 3: Cell Structure and Function Unit 3a: Chemistry of Life Unit 3b: Organelle Structure and Function
- [Current KABT Leadership 2023 & 2024](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=1154) - President - Andrew Taylor President-Elect - Sara Abieta Vice-President - Zach Shinkle Secretary - Allie Lippe-Macke Treasurer – Darian Ogden Past-President - Kelley Tuel
- [About KABT](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=2) - The objective of Kansas Association of Biology Teachers is to improve the teaching of biological sciences through the interchange of ideas, dissemination of information, and fellowship among its members. • KABT sponsors a fall meeting involving the presentation of papers, invited speakers, and panel discussions. It is usually held in September. • KABT conducts a
- [AP Biology: Guided Readings (Campbell 7th ed.)](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=702) - QUARTER 1: CHEMISTRY OF LIFE, CELLS, AND CELLULAR ENERGETICS Unit I: Chemistry of Life Chapter 2 Guided Reading Chapter 3 Guided Reading Chapter 4 Guided Reading Chapter 5 Guided Reading Unit II: The Cell and Cellular Energetics Chapter 6 Guided Reading Chapter 7 Guided Reading Chapter 8 Guided Reading Chapter 9 Guided Reading Chapter 10
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- [Gen Bio Unit 2: Interdependence of Organisms](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=424) - Theme 2: Interaction with the Environment Unit 2: Interdependence of Organisms (Question-based Objectives) Keywords: biotic factors, abiotic factors, population, exponential growth, carrying capacity, logistic growth, limiting factors, immigration, emigration, birth, death, competition, predator adaptations, prey adaptations, symbiosis, mutualism, parasitism, commensalism, food chains, food web Objectives: What factors cause population changes? How has human population changed
- [Natural History Unit 10: Mammals of Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=601) - Unit X: Mammals of Kansas (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Badger, Beaver, Bobcat, Eastern Cottontail, Coyote, Big Brown Bat, Gray Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Mink, Muskrat, Opossum, Raccoon, Red Fox, Striped Skunk, White-footed Mouse, Woodchuck, Porcupine, White-tailed Deer, Pronghorn, Nine-banded Armadillo, American Bison, Mountain Lion, River Otter, Black-tailed Jackrabbit Objectives- 1. What are some mammals
- [Natural History Unit 1: Classification and Taxonomy](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=532) - Unit 1: Classification and Taxonomy (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Field Notebook, Linnaean classification, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, scientific name, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, phylogenetic tree Objectives- 1. What is a field notebook, and how do you create one? 2. What is classification? 3. How do we group all of the living things on the
- [Natural History Unit 9: Water Birds in Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=593) - Unit 9: Water Birds in Kansas (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- American Coot, Canada Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Bufflehead, Gadwall, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Ringneck Duck, Redhead, Greater Scaup, Common Merganser, Lesser Scaup, Franklin’s Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American White Pelican, Northern Shoveler, Blue-winged Teal, Pied-billed Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant Objectives- 1. What are some birds
- [Natural History Unit 8: Historical Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=588) - Unit 8: Historical Kansas (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- migratory farm labor camps, tenant farmers, FSA rehabilitation borrowers, mechanized farming, Dust Bowls, impact of industrial revolution on farming/agriculture Objectives- 1. In what ways did people interact with the land many years ago? 2. In what ways was the interaction of people with the land many years ago
- [Natural History Unit 7: Winter Ecology](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=581) - AAA Unit VII QBO- Winter Ecology (09-10) Keywords- Paramecium, Euglena, Cyclops, algae, Rotifers, Daphnia, etc. parthenogenesis, light microscope, coarse focus, fine focus, objectives, stage, total magnification Objectives- What kinds of critters can be found in a small pond in Kansas in winter? How can microscopes be used to study pond critters? What question(s) can you
- [Natural History Unit 6: Kansas Threatened, Endangered, and SINC Species](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=576) - Unit 6: Kansas Threatened, Endangered, and SINC Species (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- biodiversity, Threatened Species, Endangered Species, SINC Species Objectives- 1. What is biodiversity, and why is it important? 2. What does it mean to be listed as a “Threatened Species”? 3. What does it mean to be listed as an “Endangered Species”? 4. What does
- [Natural History Unit 5: Winter Birds in Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=565) - Unit 5: Winter Birds in Kansas (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Sharp-shinned Hawk, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Eastern Screech-Owl, Great Horned Owl, Barn Owl, Barred Owl, American Kestrel, Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, White-breasted Nuthatch, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Northern Cardinal, House
- [Natural History Unit 4: Kansas Plants](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=553) - Unit 4: Kansas Plants (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Black Willow, Osage Orange, Mulberry, Elm sp., Dogwood, Cottonwood, Sycamore, Red Oak, Hackberry, Maple sp., Eastern Red Cedar, Red Bud, Black Walnut, Smooth Sumac, Honey Locust, Yucca, Buckbrush, Poison Ivy, Bittersweet, Bristly Greenbriar, Riverbank Grape, Virginia Creeper, Trumpet Creeper, Common Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Daisy
- [KABT Past Presidents](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=76) - 1938…………………………O. P. Dellinger Unknown………...…………Organization disbanded by 1942 1959…………………………Gerald Teague, Temporary Chairman, Organization Revived 1960…………………………Sherman Nystrom 1961…………………………Sherman Nystrom 1962…………………………Virgil Boatwright 1963…………………………Harland Pankratz 1964…………………………John Ransom 1965…………………………Evelyn Kovar Thompson 1966…………………………Wayne Stebbins 1967…………………………Vincent Krabill 1968…………………………Virgil Boatwright 1969…………………………Myron Schwinn 1970…………………………Kermit Daum 1971…………………………Frank Nelson 1972…………………………Roscoe Waldorf 1973…………………………Kay Moorman 1974…………………………Charles Horner 1975…………………………Jim Arnwine 1976…………………………Paul Jantzen 1977…………………………L. O. Breckenridge 1978-1979….………...…...Fred Trowbridge 1980-1981…………………Joseph T.
- [Natural History Unit 3: Kansas Reptiles and Turtles](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=545) - Unit 3: Kansas Reptiles and Turtles (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Black Rat Snake, Yellow-bellied Racer, Northern Water Snake, Rough Green Snake, Red-Sided Garter Snake, Prairie Kingsnake, Milk Snake, Common Kingsnake, Bullsnake, Lined Snake, Ringneck Snake, Texas Brown Snake, Western Hognose Snake, Western Worm Snake, Great Plains Rat Snake, Coachwhip, Five-lined Skink,
- [Natural History Semester II Final Project](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=611) - Semester II Final Project Guidelines (X/50pts)/ Contract (X/15pts) You will design an independent project that is nature-based. You can incorporate nature writing, photography, artwork, drawing, original scientific research, a physical building-project, garden project, etc, as long as it is nature-based. The purpose is for you to design and carry out a project where you will
- [Natural History Semester I Final Project](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=616) - Semester I Final Project Guidelines (X/50pts)/ Contract (X/15pts) You will design an independent project that is nature-based. You can incorporate nature writing, photography, artwork, drawing, original scientific research, a physical building-project, garden project, etc, as long as it is nature-based. The purpose is for you to design and carry out a project where you will
- [Natural History Unit 11: Amphibians of Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=617) - Unit 11: Amphibians of Kansas (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Smallmouth Salamander, Barred Tiger Salamander, Plains Spadefoot, Bullfrog, Plains Leopard Frog, Western Chorus Frog, Northern Cricket Frog, Gray Treefrog, American Toad, Woodhouse’s Toad, Great Plains Narrowmouth Frog Objectives- 1. What are some of the amphibians that can commonly be found in Kansas, and what are some interesting
- [Natural History Unit 12: Summer Birds in Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=631) - Unit 12: Summer Birds in Kansas (Question-based Objectives) . Keywords- Barn Swallow, Eastern Bluebird, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Common Grackle, Indigo Bunting, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-winged Blackbird, Turkey Vulture, Meadowlark sp., Green Heron, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Common Nighthawk, Northern Oriole, Brown Thrasher, Eastern Kingbird, Western Kingbird, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, American Kestral, Rock Dove, Killdeer, Belted Kingfisher, Wild
- [Natural History Unit 13: Kansas Fishes](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=638) - Unit 13: Kansas Fishes (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Pallid Sturgeon, Longnose Gar, Paddlefish, American Eel, Grass Carp, Golden Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Smallmouth Buffalo, River Carpsucker, Black Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Orangespotted Sunfish, White Crappie, Black Crappie, Orangethroat Darter, Mosquitofish, Freshwater Drum, Gizzard Shad Objectives- What are some
- [Natural History Curriculum Page](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=766) - Natural History Syllabus Unit 1: Classification and Taxonomy Unit 2: Kansas Arthropods Unit 3: Kansas Reptiles and Turtles Unit 4: Kansas Plants Unit 5: Winter Birds in Kansas Unit 6: Kansas Threatened, Endangered, and SINC Species Semester I Final Project Unit 7: Winter Ecology Unit 8: Historical Kansas Unit 9: Water Birds in Kansas Unit
- [KABT - CONFERENCE](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=4682) - Select KABT events will be recorded and streamed live (as possible) on this page. If you have any lessons, labs, or events that you think KABT should show off, please contact us. KABT 2016 Fall conference session links AM Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZbgAQYsm4k PM Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBmxTGFA6cY KABT 2015 FALL CONFERENCE- Sessions #biochat 9 October 2014: Professional Development Google Hangout
- [History](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=4818) - This page is designed to collect all the information regarding the history of the Kansas Association of Biology Teachers. This includes lists of our past presidents, meeting locations, field trips and other pertinent information from our recent and more distant past. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment here (link needed). CURRENT
- [Stan Roth's KABT Calendar](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=45) - From Stan Roth Date: 4 August 2008 Subject: Calendar dates Events Calendar for those that study and interpret biology in Kansas – 2008-2010 2008 2-3 August Kansas Speleological Society summer meeting, Pomona Lake, Kansas 13 Sept. Kansas Assn. of Biology Teachers annual meeting, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS 13-14 Sept. Tallgrass Prairie Preserve wildflower weekend,
- [KABT Newsletter Archives](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=18) - KABT Newsletter Archives vol. 48, number 1 vol. 47, number 1 vol. 47, number 2 vol. 46, number 1 vol. 45, number 1 vol. 44, number 1 vol. 44, number 2 vol. 43, number 1 vol. 43, number 2 vol. 43, number 3 vol. 42, number 1 vol. 42, number 3 vol. 42, number 4
- [Natural History Unit 2: Kansas Arthropods](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=518) - Unit 2: Kansas Arthropods (Question-based Objectives) Keywords- Monarch, Viceroy, Hackberry Butterflies, Red Admiral, Question Mark, Buckeye, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Sulphurs, Webworms, Red Carpenter Ants, Honey Bee, Grass Spider, Wheel Bug, Snowberry Clearwing, Silver-Bellied Cicada, Black Widow, Garden Spider, Spittlebug, Praying Mantis, Brown Recluse, Scorpion, Dung Beetle, Common Skimmer, Green Darner, Eastern Pondhawk, Paper Nest Wasp,
- [KPR Commentary by John Richard Schock](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=128) - Periodically, KABT's John Richard Schrock provides commentary about his views on the state of biology education and education in general for KANU, Lawrence and Emporia's public radio station. JRS is known for his polemic views. Obviously, these are JRS's views and not necessarily positions taken by KABT. Whether you agree or not with JRS you'll
- [List of all Postings by Date](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=137)
- [Kansas School Naturalist](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=185) - Since 1954, Emporia State University's Dept. of Biology has published annually "The Kansas School Naturalist". KABT's own John Richard Schrock is the editor of this fine resource. When I was a young teacher I coveted experienced teacher's Turtox News and their Kansas School Naturalist. This publication features literally a one of a kind resource for
- [KABT Field Trip, Nebraska, 2005](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=190) - Kansas Association of Biology Teacher Spring Field Trip Report: Each spring for the past 4 decades the KABT has led field trips to sites of interest throughout Kansas. Once in a while we also venture to adjoining states. This year the board elected to go to Ashfall State Park in Nebraska. Field trip members included:
- [NABT Affiliates](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=221) - What follows is information taken directly from the NABT web site. This is edited contact information for the various NABT Affiliate organizations. You can find the complete info on NABT's site, here. I've only included the links to their web sites if they have them. NABT Affiliates Biology Teachers Association of New Jersey (BTANJ) Cleveland
- [KABT Constitution and Bylaws 2011](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=299) - Here's link to a pdf of the Constitution and Bylaws
- [Web 2.0 videos](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=828) - and and a bit on wikis:
- [Groups](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=3528)
- [Natural History Syllabus](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=530) - KS Natural History Syllabus 09-10 Mr. Scott Sharp Room: 206 E-mail: ssharp@usd232.org School Phone: (913) 667-6250 Welcome and Philosophical Statement: Welcome to Kansas Natural History! I think that we are going to have a great year together as we advance our understanding of the native plants, animals, and ecosystems of Kansas, focusing on how all
- [Gen Bio Unit 6b: Biodiversity](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=498) - Theme 6: Evolution Unit 6b: Biodiversity (Question-based Objectives) Keywords: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, binomial nomenclature, phylogenetic tree, geographic isolation, reproductive isolation, genetic variation, genetic drift, mutations, common ancestor, stimulus, innate behavior, learned behavior, migration, aggression, camouflage, mating displays, hibernation Objectives: How do we group all of the organisms of our planet? How
- [Gen Bio Unit 6a: Mechanisms of Evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=487) - Theme 6: Evolution Unit 6a: Mechanisms of Evolution (Question-based Objectives) Keywords: evolution, adaptation, extinction, acquired traits, natural selection, artificial selection, geologic time, absolute age, relative age, radioactive dating, Law of Superposition, radioactive dating, fossil record, homologous structures, biogeography, variation, fitness, speciation, embryology, molecular biology Objectives: What are some of the most important evidences of biological
- [Gen Bio Unit 5c: Molecular Genetics](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=479) - Theme 5: Reproduction and Inheritance Unit 5c QBO- Molecular Genetics (09-10) Keywords: adenine, guanine, thyamine, cytosine, uracil, DNA, RNA, deoxyribose, ribose, nucleotides, genes, double helix, replication, translation, transcription, protein synthesis, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, ribosomes, codon, amino acids, mutation Objectives: What is the structure of nucleic acids? How does DNA double itself before mitosis? How does
- [Gen Bio Unit 4b: Energy Transfer](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=457) - Theme 4: Energy and Homeostasis Unit 4b: Energy Transfer (Question-based Objectives) Keywords: glucose, CO2, H20, ATP, photosynthesis, photosynthetic organisms, chemosynthetic organisms, stomata, mesophyll, air space, electromagnetic (light) energy, chemical energy, thermal (heat) energy, reactants, products, producers, autotrophs, cellular respiration, consumers, heterotrophs, decomposers, heat energy, 10% “rule” Objectives: What are the reactants, products, and overall purpose
- [Contact Form](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=6379)
- [Field Trip and Meeting Reports](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=192) - Here you'll find follow-ups and reports form KABT meetings and field trips. Fall Meeting, Cowley County, Sept. 2006 Roaring River, MO, 2007 RR photos KABT Field Trip, Nebraska, 2005 KABT Spring Field Trip, Nebraska, 2008
- [Gen Bio Unit 5b: Mendelian Genetics](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=472) - Theme 5: Reproduction and Inheritance Unit 5b QBO- Mendelian Genetics (09-10) Keywords- genetic recombination, traits, heredity, dominant, recessive, allele, genotype, phenotype, homozygous, heterozygous, monohybrid cross, dihybrid cross, Punnett square, genotypic ratio, phenotypic ratio, complete dominance, incomplete dominance, codominance, P generation, F1 generation, F2 generation, polygenic traits Objectives- How can we predict what traits offspring will
- [Gen Bio Unit 5a: Mitosis and Meiosis](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=465) - Theme 5: Reproduction and Inheritance Unit 5a QBO- Mitosis & Meiosis (09-10) Keywords- DNA, chromosome, cell cycle, cytokinesis, nuclear envelope, chromatin, sex cells, body cells, diploid, haploid, 2n, n, mitosis, meiosis I, meiosis II, tetrad, sister chromatids, synapsis, crossing over, gametes, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, fertilization, genetic recombination, plant life cycles, life cycles, butterfly metamorphosis,
- [AP Bio: QBO's--Question-based Objectives (Campbell 7th ed.)](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=784) - Unit 1 QBO: Chemistry of Life (Ch. 2-5) Unit 2 QBO: The Cell (Ch. 6-12) Unit 3a QBO: Genetics (Ch. 13-16) Unit 3b QBO: Genetics (Ch. 17-20) Unit 4 QBO: Mechanisms of Evolution (Ch. 22-25) Unit 5 QBO: Evolutionary History of Biodiversity (Ch. 26-34) Unit 6 QBO: Plant Form and Function (Ch. 35-39) Unit 7a
- [AP Biology Curriculum Page](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=769) - AP Biology Standards and Learning Objectives (Arranged in 29 Topics) AP Bio: QBO's - Question Based Objectives (Campbell 7th ed.) AP Bio: Guided Readings (Campbell 7th ed.) AP Bio: Guided Readings (Campbell 9th ed., Principles of Life, OpenStax College Biology) AP Bio: Essential Questions (Campbell 7th ed.) AP Biology: Syllabus AP Bio: Contract AP Bio:
- [General Biology Curriculum Page](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=767) - General Biology Syllabus Gen Bio Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry Gen Bio Unit 2: Interdependence of Organisms Gen Bio Unit 3a: Chemistry of Life Gen Bio Unit 3b: Organelle Structure and Function Gen Bio Unit 4a: Transport and Homeostasis Gen Bio Unit 4b: Energy Transfer Gen Bio Unit 5a: Mitosis and Meiosis Gen Bio Unit 5b:
- [Gen Bio Unit 3b: Organelle Structure and Function](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=441) - Theme 3: Cell Structure and Function Unit 3b: Organelle Structure and Function (Question-based Objectives) Keywords: eyepiece, scanning objective, low and high power objectives, diaphragm, total magnification, organelle, plasma membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell wall, prokaryotic cell, eukaryotic, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, vacuoles, lysosomes, chloroplasts, mitochondria, ATP, prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella Objectives: How
- [AP Biology: Essential Questions (Campbell 7th ed.)](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=704) - QUARTER 1: CHEMISTRY OF LIFE, CELLS, AND CELLULAR ENERGETICS Unit 1: Chemistry of Life Chapter 1 Essentials Chapter 2 Essentials Chapter 3 Essentials Chapter 4 Essentials Chapter 5 Essentials Chapter 5 Macromolecule WS Unit II: The Cell and Cellular Energetics Chapter 6 Essentials Chapter 8 Essentials Chapter 9 Essentials Chapter 10 Essentials Chapter 12 Essentials
- [AP Biology List Archive Survey](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=1190) - I've deactivated the Survey since the decision has been made. Thanks for your input and contribution to the AP Bio community. You can view the results of this survey here: Here's the survey form to complete: Loading...
- [AP Biology: End-of-Year Evaluation/Reflection](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=651) - Name:______________ AP Biology Evaluation/Reflection (2008-2009) X/24 pts What do you think that I have done well this year in AP Biology? (4pts) In what areas do you think that I could improve? (4pts) Using your experience in this class, and specific examples of knowledge you have gained therein, please analyze and reflect on the following
- [AP Biology: Pre-Lab Write-Up](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=648) - Lab #___ Lab Name: ______________________________ PRE-LAB WRITE-UP Before 7:45 on the day of the lab, LabBench quizzes must be emailed to me. (You can simply highlight the text and copy it into an email document.) These can be accessed at the following URL: http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/ After reading the Lab Handout instructions and completing the LabBench Tutorial
- [AP Biology: Contract](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=646) - AP Biology Contract (08-09) AP Biology presents a fantastic opportunity to vastly expand your knowledge of the biological sciences, to hone your laboratory techniques and writing, and to develop skills, habits, and knowledge that will prepare you for success at the University level and beyond. The following is a contract that defines your responsibilities pertaining
- [Activity](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=3527)
- [Gen Bio Unit 4a: Transport and Homeostasis](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=448) - Theme 4: Energy and Homeostasis Unit 4a: Transport and Homeostasis (Question-based Objectives) Keywords: phospholipid bilayer, active transport, passive transport, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, membrane proteins, protein channels, enzyme activity, cell-to-cell recognition, cell signaling, transport of materials, osmosis, selectively permeable membrane, exocytosis, endocytosis, vesicles, homeostasis, negative feedback, positive feedback Objectives: How does a cell separate what is
- [Activate](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=3531)
- [Gen Bio Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=416) - Theme 1: Nature of Science Unit 1 QBO- Scientific Inquiry (09-10) Keywords: observation, qualitative data, quantitative data, inference, hypothesis, controlled experiment, independent variable, dependent variable, constant, evidence, theory, experimental design Objectives: How is science used to answer questions about the natural world? How is the term “theory” used in science? What makes a hypothesis scientific?
- [Gen Bio Unit 3a: Chemistry of Life](https://www.kabt.org/?page_id=432) - Theme 3: Cell Structure and Function Unit 3a: Chemistry of Life (Question-based Objectives) Keywords: ionic bonds, covalent bonds, reactants, polar molecules, hydrogen bonds, cohesion, adhesion, solvent, monomers, polymers, monosaccharides, polysaccharides, carbohydrates, nucleotides, DNA, RNA, amino acids, proteins, lipids, CHONPS, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, water cycle, enzymes, active site, substrate, box-and-whisker plot, median, lower quartile, upper

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- [articificial life](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=articificial-life)
- [Drew Endy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=drew-endy)
- [Craig Venter](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=craig-venter)
- [BioBricks](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=biobricks)
- [Obama](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=obama)
- [Emerging Technologies Interagency Policy Coordination Committee](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=emerging-technologies-interagency-policy-coordination-committee)
- [Prometheus](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=prometheus)
- [Frankenstein](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=frankenstein)
- [diptera](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=diptera)
- [grass clipping](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=grass-clipping)
- [MapFinder](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mapfinder)
- [USGS Topographic Maps](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=usgs-topographic-maps)
- [7.5 minute topographic maps](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=7-5-minute-topographic-maps)
- [digital maps](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=digital-maps)
- [free maps](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=free-maps)
- [google body browser](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=google-body-browser)
- [human body](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=human-body)
- [integumentary system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=integumentary-system)
- [muscle](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=muscle)
- [muscular system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=muscular-system)
- [skeleton](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=skeleton)
- [skeletal system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=skeletal-system)
- [organ](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=organ)
- [organs](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=organs)
- [digestive system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=digestive-system)
- [endocrine system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=endocrine-system)
- [reproductive system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=reproductive-system)
- [urinary system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=urinary-system)
- [circulatory system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=circulatory-system)
- [nervous system](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nervous-system)
- [brain](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=brain)
- [google](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=google)
- [virtual human body](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=virtual-human-body)
- [vesalius](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=vesalius)
- [prairie dogs](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=prairie-dogs)
- [predator alarm calls](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=predator-alarm-calls)
- [animal communication](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=animal-communication)
- [animal language](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=animal-language)
- [Slobodchikoff](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=slobodchikoff)
- [Northern Arizona University](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=northern-arizona-university)
- [coyote](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=coyote)
- [coyotes](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=coyotes)
- [badger](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=badger)
- [badgers](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=badgers)
- [Robert Krulwich](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=robert-krulwich)
- [Morning Addition](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=morning-addition)
- [BBC](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bbc)
- [communication](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=communication)
- [bedbug genome](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bedbug-genome)
- [pesticide resistance](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pesticide-resistance)
- [pathogens](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pathogens)
- [climate change](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=climate-change)
- [optical illusions](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=optical-illusions)
- [GMO](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=gmo)
- [chicken](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=chicken)
- [birds](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=birds)
- [flu](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flu)
- [olive oil](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=olive-oil)
- [ibuprofen](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ibuprofen)
- [the human edge](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=the-human-edge)
- [human origins initiative](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=human-origins-initiative)
- [smithsonian](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=smithsonian)
- [skin color](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=skin-color)
- [walking](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=walking)
- [running](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=running)
- [tools](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=tools)
- [weapons](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=weapons)
- [diet](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=diet)
- [talking](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=talking)
- [culture](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=culture)
- [cultural evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cultural-evolution)
- [belief systems](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=belief-systems)
- [human diaspora](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=human-diaspora)
- [tool](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=tool)
- [tool use](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=tool-use)
- [out of Africa](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=out-of-africa)
- [hormone](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=hormone)
- [memory](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=memory)
- [physician](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=physician)
- [salmon](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=salmon)
- [Hobbits](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=hobbits)
- [flores](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flores)
- [stork](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=stork)
- [Mother's Day](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mothers-day)
- [song](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=song)
- [brain bee](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=brain-bee)
- [society for neuroscience](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=society-for-neuroscience)
- [friendship](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=friendship)
- [planets](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=planets)
- [MS](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ms)
- [multiple sclerosis](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=multiple-sclerosis)
- [Nabokov](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nabokov)
- [butterflies](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=butterflies)
- [Antarctica](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=antarctica)
- [dogs](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=dogs)
- [snowflake](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=snowflake)
- [snowflakes](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=snowflakes)
- [snow](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=snow)
- [Ken Libbrecht](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ken-libbrecht)
- [gender](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=gender)
- [disease](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=disease)
- [january 2011](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=january-2011)
- [water flea](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=water-flea)
- [daphnia](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=daphnia)
- [american scientist](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=american-scientist)
- [podcasts](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=podcasts)
- [podcast](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=podcast)
- [pizza lunch](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pizza-lunch)
- [personalized medicine](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=personalized-medicine)
- [restoration ecology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=restoration-ecology)
- [deep sea](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=deep-sea)
- [deep sea life](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=deep-sea-life)
- [killing](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=killing)
- [energy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=energy)
- [solar energy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=solar-energy)
- [statistics](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=statistics)
- [statistical analysis](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=statistical-analysis)
- [epidemiology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=epidemiology)
- [cloning](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cloning)
- [stem cells](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=stem-cells)
- [pigs](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pigs)
- [swine](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=swine)
- [dipity](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=dipity)
- [timeline](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=timeline)
- [history](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=history)
- [online software](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=online-software)
- [creating a timeline](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=creating-a-timeline)
- [npr science](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=npr-science)
- [youtube](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=youtube)
- [homeopathy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=homeopathy)
- [James Randi](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=james-randi)
- [number](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=number)
- [gulf oil spill](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=gulf-oil-spill)
- [methanogens](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=methanogens)
- [methane](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=methane)
- [sputnik](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=sputnik)
- [spina bifida](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=spina-bifida)
- [prenatal surgery](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=prenatal-surgery)
- [birth defect](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=birth-defect)
- [flea](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flea)
- [flea jumping](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flea-jumping)
- [fossil](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fossil)
- [Lucy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=lucy)
- [Australopithecus](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=australopithecus)
- [neutrophils](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=neutrophils)
- [white blood cells](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=white-blood-cells)
- [biological art](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=biological-art)
- [art](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=art)
- [walrus](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=walrus)
- [walruses](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=walruses)
- [fly](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fly)
- [flies](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flies)
- [clock](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=clock)
- [fly clock](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fly-clock)
- [carnivore](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=carnivore)
- [carnivorous furniture](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=carnivorous-furniture)
- [anniversary](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=anniversary)
- [pdf](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pdf)
- [human genome](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=human-genome)
- [teaching biology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=teaching-biology)
- [race](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=race)
- [subspecies](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=subspecies)
- [species](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=species)
- [chimpanzee](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=chimpanzee)
- [chimpanzees](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=chimpanzees)
- [Africa](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=africa)
- [mtDNA](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mtdna)
- [sequence alignment](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=sequence-alignment)
- [phylogenetic tree](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=phylogenetic-tree)
- [genetic origins](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=genetic-origins)
- [biological race](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=biological-race)
- [footprint](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=footprint)
- [journal](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=journal)
- [iPad](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ipad)
- [10th anniversary](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=10th-anniversary)
- [Eric Lander](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=eric-lander)
- [Francis Collins](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=francis-collins)
- [teaching evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=teaching-evolution)
- [mitochondria](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mitochondria)
- [dna](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=dna)
- [human origins](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=human-origins)
- [Homo sapiens](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=homo-sapiens)
- [lice](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=lice)
- [clothing](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=clothing)
- [nakedness](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nakedness)
- [hairless](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=hairless)
- [head lice](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=head-lice)
- [clothing lice](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=clothing-lice)
- [pubic lice](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pubic-lice)
- [Nova Science Now](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nova-science-now)
- [molecular clocks](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=molecular-clocks)
- [bioinformatics](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bioinformatics)
- [David Reed](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=david-reed)
- [University of Florida](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=university-of-florida)
- [fish evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fish-evolution)
- [water pollution](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=water-pollution)
- [bear](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bear)
- [bears](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bears)
- [hibernation](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=hibernation)
- [gene mutation](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=gene-mutation)
- [metabolism](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=metabolism)
- [aging](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=aging)
- [global warming](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=global-warming)
- [rain](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=rain)
- [Kiribati](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kiribati)
- [Ramachandran](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ramachandran)
- [The Tell-Tale Brain](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=the-tell-tale-brain)
- [neurobiology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=neurobiology)
- [neuroscience](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=neuroscience)
- [diplomacy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=diplomacy)
- [coral reefs](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=coral-reefs)
- [cell phone](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cell-phone)
- [brain cells](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=brain-cells)
- [fungus](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fungus)
- [fungi](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fungi)
- [malaria](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=malaria)
- [mosquitoes](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mosquitoes)
- [alaska](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=alaska)
- [weeds](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=weeds)
- [trangenic](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=trangenic)
- [child remains](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=child-remains)
- [mitochonrial DNA](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mitochonrial-dna)
- [Spencer Wells](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=spencer-wells)
- [Jared Diamond](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=jared-diamond)
- [Cavalli-Sforza](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cavalli-sforza)
- [diaspora](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=diaspora)
- [Wallace's Line](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=wallaces-line)
- [Genes Peoples and Languages](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=genes-peoples-and-languages)
- [Luigi-Luca Cavalli-Sforza](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=luigi-luca-cavalli-sforza)
- [plastic](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=plastic)
- [chemicals](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=chemicals)
- [antarctic](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=antarctic)
- [ice sheets](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ice-sheets)
- [embryonic stem cells](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=embryonic-stem-cells)
- [climate](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=climate)
- [arthropod ancestor](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=arthropod-ancestor)
- [organic food](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=organic-food)
- [turtles](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=turtles)
- [GPS](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=gps)
- [hormones](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=hormones)
- [self consciousness](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=self-consciousness)
- [flamingos](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flamingos)
- [siberia](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=siberia)
- [diamonds](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=diamonds)
- [cooking](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cooking)
- [cook book](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cook-book)
- [humans](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=humans)
- [primates](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=primates)
- [longevity](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=longevity)
- [ADHD](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=adhd)
- [taste](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=taste)
- [sweet](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=sweet)
- [sweetness](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=sweetness)
- [sounds](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=sounds)
- [senses](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=senses)
- [food safety](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=food-safety)
- [professional development](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=professional-development)
- [teaching food safety](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=teaching-food-safety)
- [food science](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=food-science)
- [Kansas](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kansas)
- [Olathe Innovation Campus](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=olathe-innovation-campus)
- [honey bees](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=honey-bees)
- [bees](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bees)
- [bee swarm](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bee-swarm)
- [queen bee](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=queen-bee)
- [wildlife](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=wildlife)
- [invertebrates](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=invertebrates)
- [Deep Ecology Project](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=deep-ecology-project)
- [leaves](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=leaves)
- [leafsnap](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=leafsnap)
- [trees](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=trees)
- [flowers](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flowers)
- [fruit](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fruit)
- [identification](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=identification)
- [app](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=app)
- [Android](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=android)
- [Columbia University](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=columbia-university)
- [University of Maryland](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=university-of-maryland)
- [Smithsonian Institution](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=smithsonian-institution)
- [leaf recognition](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=leaf-recognition)
- [games](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=games)
- [seeds](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=seeds)
- [bark](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bark)
- [viruses](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=viruses)
- [world of viruses](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=world-of-viruses)
- [planet of viruses](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=planet-of-viruses)
- [animals](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=animals)
- [behavior](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=behavior)
- [ants](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ants)
- [school of ants](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=school-of-ants)
- [American Society of Human Genetics](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=american-society-of-human-genetics)
- [science standards](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=science-standards)
- [genetics standards](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=genetics-standards)
- [school or ants](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=school-or-ants)
- [field biology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=field-biology)
- [insect](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=insect)
- [kenyon](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kenyon)
- [higuchi lecture](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=higuchi-lecture)
- [Cynthia Kenyon](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cynthia-kenyon)
- [steven pinker](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=steven-pinker)
- [violence](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=violence)
- [misconceptions](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=misconceptions)
- [book](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=book)
- [blog](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=blog)
- [blogging](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=blogging)
- [post](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=post)
- [posting](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=posting)
- [publishing](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=publishing)
- [KHS](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=khs)
- [snakes](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=snakes)
- [salamanders](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=salamanders)
- [frogs](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=frogs)
- [toads](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=toads)
- [KABT Fall Meeting 9-10-11](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kabt-fall-meeting-9-10-11)
- [patents](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=patents)
- [law](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=law)
- [debate](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=debate)
- [UMKC](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=umkc)
- [Praying Mantis](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=praying-mantis)
- [classroom animals](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=classroom-animals)
- [carnivore examples](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=carnivore-examples)
- [life cycles](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=life-cycles)
- [camouflage](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=camouflage)
- [Algae](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=algae)
- [Environmental Science](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=environmental-science)
- [genetic](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=genetic)
- [Mendel](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mendel)
- [teaching](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=teaching)
- [KABT Field Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kabt-field-trip)
- [Marshall County](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=marshall-county)
- [Alcove Springs](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=alcove-springs)
- [black squirrels](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=black-squirrels)
- [turtle trapping](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=turtle-trapping)
- [organic farming](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=organic-farming)
- [bird watching](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bird-watching)
- [Science Writing](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=science-writing)
- [Lesson Plans](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=lesson-plans)
- [biology ecology insect grasshopper camera phone picture](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=biology-ecology-insect-grasshopper-camera-phone-picture)
- [halobacteria](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=halobacteria)
- [halobacterium](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=halobacterium)
- [biobuilder](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=biobuilder)
- [bioengineering](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bioengineering)
- [engineering](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=engineering)
- [molecular biology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=molecular-biology)
- [iGEM](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=igem)
- [bat conservation international](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bat-conservation-international)
- [NSTA](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nsta)
- [2014](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=2014)
- [wildlife acoustics](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=wildlife-acoustics)
- [echo meter touch](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=echo-meter-touch)
- [cornell birds](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cornell-birds)
- [birds of paradise](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=birds-of-paradise)
- [dissection](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=dissection)
- [spring](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=spring)
- [marais des cygnes](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=marais-des-cygnes)
- [national wildlife refuge](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=national-wildlife-refuge)
- [mammal trapping](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mammal-trapping)
- [swamp white oak](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=swamp-white-oak)
- [mead's milkweed](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=meads-milkweed)
- [freshwater mussels](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=freshwater-mussels)
- [linn county](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=linn-county)
- [biomes](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=biomes)
- [fossils](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fossils)
- [evidence](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=evidence)
- [flint hills](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=flint-hills)
- [CDC](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cdc)
- [training](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=training)
- [community stakeholders](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=community-stakeholders)
- [public](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=public)
- [real world experiences](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=real-world-experiences)
- [cat](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cat)
- [cats](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cats)
- [project-based](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=project-based)
- [Melanocortin 1 receptor](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=melanocortin-1-receptor)
- [In My Classroom](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=in-my-classroom)
- [Cell Signaling](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cell-signaling)
- [Taste Lab](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=taste-lab)
- [Student Research](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=student-research)
- [KABT News](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kabt-news)
- [Field Trips](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=field-trips)
- [Nature](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nature)
- [AP Biology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ap-biology)
- [Mentoring](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mentoring)
- [Knuffke](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=knuffke)
- [KACEE](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kacee)
- [Environmental Education](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=environmental-education)
- [Baker Wetlands](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=baker-wetlands)
- [OBTA](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=obta)
- [DNA Day](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=dna-day)
- [Outreach](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=outreach)
- [Scientists in the Classroom](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=scientists-in-the-classroom)
- [KSDE](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ksde)
- [Teacher Education](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=teacher-education)
- [Standards](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=standards)
- [KSLeg](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ksleg)
- [Summer](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=summer)
- [Ising](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ising)
- [Fall Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fall-conference)
- [Use of organisms](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=use-of-organisms)
- [TBT](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=tbt)
- [Pedagogy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pedagogy)
- [2016 Election](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=2016-election)
- [Vote](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=vote)
- [2016 Fall Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=2016-fall-conference)
- [Emporia State](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=emporia-state)
- [Fastplants](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fastplants)
- [Williamson](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=williamson)
- [Model Organism](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=model-organism)
- [RadioLab](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=radiolab)
- [Mycorrhizae](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mycorrhizae)
- [KBS](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kbs)
- [Chloroplasts](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=chloroplasts)
- [Staining](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=staining)
- [Microscopy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=microscopy)
- [energy flow](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=energy-flow)
- [zombies](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=zombies)
- [Miniposters](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=miniposters)
- [Peer Review](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=peer-review)
- [NABT2016](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nabt2016)
- [NABT 2016](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=nabt-2016)
- [Modeling](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=modeling)
- [Cell Museum](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cell-museum)
- [Collaboration](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=collaboration)
- [Authentic Assessment](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=authentic-assessment)
- [Top 5](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=top-5)
- [Bad Questions](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=bad-questions)
- [Secretary of Education](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=secretary-of-education)
- [Winter Board Meeting](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=winter-board-meeting)
- [synbio](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=synbio)
- [semisynthetic organism](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=semisynthetic-organism)
- [Kessler](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kessler)
- [E. coli](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=e-coli)
- [Data Analysis](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=data-analysis)
- [Quantitative Skills](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=quantitative-skills)
- [Photosynthesis](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=photosynthesis)
- [Epigenetics](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=epigenetics)
- [long read](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=long-read)
- [radio lab](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=radio-lab)
- [NGSS](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ngss)
- [3D](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=3d)
- [FHSU](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fhsu)
- [Summer Camp](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=summer-camp)
- [Sternberg](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=sternberg)
- [Protein Synthesis](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=protein-synthesis)
- [Models](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=models)
- [Understanding Evolution](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=understanding-evolution)
- [Tree Thinking](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=tree-thinking)
- [Cladograms](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cladograms)
- [Phylogeny](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=phylogeny)
- [Spring Trip](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=spring-trip)
- [Clinton Reservoir](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=clinton-reservoir)
- [Douglas County](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=douglas-county)
- [PBL](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pbl)
- [Aquaponics](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=aquaponics)
- [project-based learning](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=project-based-learning)
- [2017 Fall Conference](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=2017-fall-conference)
- [Proposals](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=proposals)
- [standards-based grading](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=standards-based-grading)
- [assessment](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=assessment)
- [Grades](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=grades)
- [Science and Engineering Practices](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=science-and-engineering-practices)
- [Quantitative Biology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=quantitative-biology)
- [Cross-Cutting Concepts](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cross-cutting-concepts)
- [Patterns](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=patterns)
- [Simulation](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=simulation)
- [#eaglepride](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=eaglepride)
- [#MaizeHigh](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=maizehigh)
- [#KansasEPSCoR](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=kansasepscor)
- [Daniel Smalley](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=daniel-smalley)
- [Collections](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=collections)
- [BioRender](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=biorender)
- [anatomy](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=anatomy)
- [physiology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=physiology)
- [thematic](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=thematic)
- [keystone](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=keystone)
- [topics](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=topics)
- [PD](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pd)
- [Konza](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=konza)
- [zoology](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=zoology)
- [parasites](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=parasites)
- [fecal lab](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fecal-lab)
- [poop lab](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=poop-lab)
- [fecal float](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fecal-float)
- [coronavirus](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=coronavirus)
- [influenza](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=influenza)
- [herd](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=herd)
- [mathematical modeling](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=mathematical-modeling)
- [zoonoses](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=zoonoses)
- [zoonotic diseases](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=zoonotic-diseases)
- [vaccine](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=vaccine)
- [fermentation](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=fermentation)
- [digestion](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=digestion)
- [ruminants](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=ruminants)
- [rumentation](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=rumentation)
- [enteric fermentation](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=enteric-fermentation)
- [hay infusion](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=hay-infusion)
- [greenhouse gas](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=greenhouse-gas)
- [methane production](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=methane-production)
- [cows](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cows)
- [cattle](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=cattle)
- [pitch](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=pitch)
- [storyline](https://www.kabt.org/?tag=storyline)