18 Fifteen Minute Programs
Grade(s): 7-12
Curriculum Area: Science

Objectives:

1. To provide introductory and/or reinforcement programs developed from teacher-selected topics that are applicable to a wide range of secondary instructional levels.
2. To develop an ITV resource for teaching of Biology in areas of need as identified by classroom teachers.

The series was produced in response to a needs- assessment completed by high school biology teachers. Programs were purposely planned so as to provide for maximum usage across ability levels. Production accents those techniques not easily accomplished in the classroom, with emphasis on the visualization of basic concepts.

Programs:

1. Introduction to Scientific Methods

2. Cell Growth and Reproduction

3. Introduction to Heredity, Part I

4. Introduction to Heredity, Part II

5. Instructions for Life

6. Pathways to Present

7. Introduction to Respiration and Energy

8. Introduction to the Circulatory System

9. Introduction to the Excretory System

10. Introduction to the Nervous System

11. Introduction to the Endocrine System

12. Introduction to Photosynthesis

13. Introduction to Ecology Part I: The Biosphere

14. Introduction to Ecology Part II: Ecosystems

15. Introduction to Ecology Part III: Resources

16. Introduction to Ecology Part IV: Pollution

17. The Biosphere on Display - The National Aquarium, Part I

18. The Biosphere on Display - The National Aquarium, Part II