This website is designed to give you an introduction to the curriculum that we have written. This is a brief map of our site:
Curriculum and Standards - How does a curriculum composed of so many labs cover all the required material in a general biology classroom? Are all the state and national standards covered?
Labs & Technology - What kinds of labs do students engage in during a Biology Rocks! semester? How does modern technology get used in the classroom?
Research and Results - How does this approach compare to what everyone else in the field is doing? What kind of research supports your methods? What do real students actually think about these activities?
Contact Us - How do I get more information about Biology Rocks!? Can I get my questions answered? Can I set up a meeting to talk with someone in person?
Related Links - I don't recognize some of the names you reference on this site, who are these people? How much of an investment is some of the equipment and materials?
BIOLOGY ROCKS!
• Approximately 60% of ALL school days include lab or hands-on work
o Over 80% of adjusted teaching days include lab or hands-on activities• Three long-term projects teach through application and problem-solving
• Notes are delivered in short and concise discussions (Sharp Notes)
• Online materials prepare students for today’s digital world
• Dynamic classroom environment helps kids see that… Biology really does rock!
to Biology Rocks! We love to teach high school students, we love to teach them about biology, and we think that it can be some of the most exciting and engaging material students will have a chance to study during their high school careers! (I'm sure there is no bias...)
Recent and Future Appearances
We make various types of presentations at many of the professional conferences around the country. Below are some of the recent and upcoming locations where you may see us on your program.
KATS Kamp (Junction City, KS) - April 2010
Noyce National Conference (Washington DC) - July 2010
NSTA Regional Conference (Kansas City) - October 2010
NABT National Conference (Minneapolis) - November 2010
