Synopses & Reviews
The lab manual was written and classroom-tested by the authors of the text. It has been revised in recent editions to emphasize a more inquiry-oriented approach and to increase the number of biology labs. Each lab begins with an open-ended "Invitations to Inquiry," designed to peak student interest in the lab concept. This is followed by laboratory exercises that require measurement and data analysis for work in a more structured learning environment. When the laboratory manual is used with Integrated Science text, students will have an opportunity to understand the nature of scientific inquiry from the perspective of hands-on experiences in order to master basic scientific principles and concepts and learn new problem-solving and thinking skills.
There is also an instructors edition lab manual available for instructors on ARIS and the ITR CD.
About the Author
Retired from teaching at Delta College summer/2000. Eldon has over 30 years teaching experience in biology, zoology, and environmental science. Eldon has been a Fullbright Exchange Teacher in Australia and Scotland, received the Bergstein Award for Teaching Excellence at Delta College, and participated in an Earthwatch Research Program in Costa Rica. In addition to the environmental science text, Eldon is co-author of the very successful CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY, general biology text with WCB.
Table of Contents
Introduction Acknowledgments Materials Required for Each Experiment Experiment 1. Graphing 2. Ratios 3. Motion 4. Free Fall 5. Centripetal Force 6. Work and Power 7. Thermometer Fixed Points 8. Specific Heat 9. Speed of Sound in Air 10. Static Electricity 11. Ohms Law 12. Magnetic Fields 13. Reflection and Refraction 14. Physical and Chemical Change 15. Conductivity of Solutions 16. Metal Replacement Reactions 17. Identifying Salts 18. Natural Water 19. Measurement of pH 20. Amount of Water Vapor in the Air 21. Growing Crystals 22. Properties of Common Minerals 23. Density of Igneous Rocks 24. Latitude and Longitude 25. Telescopes 26. Celestial Coordinates 27. Motions of the Sun 28. Diffusion and Osmosis 29. The Microscope 30. Survey of Cell Types: Structure and Function 31. Enzymes 32. Photosynthesis and Respiration 33. The Chemistry and Ecology of Yogurt Production 34. DNA and RNA 35. MitosisCell Division 36. Meiosis 37. Genetics Problems 38. Human Variation 39. Sensory Abilities 40. Daily Energy Balance 41. The Effect of Abiotic Factors on Habitat Preference 42. Natural Selection 43. Roll Call of the Animals 44. Special Project Appendix I. The Simple Line Graph II. The Slope of a Straight Line III. Experimental Error IV. Significant Figures V. Conversion of Units VI. Scientific Notation Inside Front Cover: Relative Humidity Chart Inside Back Cover: Metric Relationships