Putnam-Westchester Industry & Science Teacher Alliance 

Methods of Teaching Biology Series ( Botany and Genetics)

Presented By Alan Gardner,

 AP Biology Instructor, 

Horace Greeley HS, Chappaqua, NY

Topics in Botany, Mendelian Genetics, and Molecular Genetics will be the foci of discussion. Teaching techniques, laboratory investigations, and content information appropriate for Advanced Placement and Honors Biology courses will be presented. Handouts for use in classrooms will be provided. 

Exam essays and testing objectives will be overviewed as part of discussion. Botany will include a discussion of plant evolution, alternation of generation life cycles, and plant physiology. 

Plants will serve as model organisms for Mendelian genetics problems and breeding experiments. 

An in-depth study of DNA synthesis, transcription, translation, restriction enzyme analysis, and electrophoresis.

Included will be a one day program of newly developed molecular biology experiments presented by the Fisher Biological Supply Company.

Both experienced and  novice Biology teachers  can benefit from this program.

A maximum of twenty five teachers will be enrolled in the workshop to provide each of the participants with abundant time and opportunities to interact with the staff.  

Target Audience : AP Biology Instructors, SAT II Level Honors Biology Instructors

Place:  Mahopac HS, Science Wing, 242 Baldwin Place Rd.,  Mahopac, NY

Date : July 5^th- July 9^th , 2004

Time:  8:30am-3:30pm

Credit: 30 in-service credit hours certified upon completion

Cost : $ 395.00   ( includes Refreshments , Literature, Handouts and Textbooks)  

Three Marist  College Graduate Education Credit  or Undergraduate Biology Chemistry Credit  Available for an Additional cost of $900 ( Based on completion of Additional Project Work) 

Local Housing Accommodations ( approximately 20 to 30 minutes from HS)

Peekskill Inn

Hilton Garden Inn, Danbury, Conn.

Hilton Garden Inn, Fishkill, NY

Hampton Inn, Fishkill, NY

Local Housing Accommodations ( approximately 5 minutes from Mahopac HS)

Budget Motor Inn, 215 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 845-628-6991

For more information Visit PWISTA.com or call (914) 497-8531

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