Of Apples and Animals

An Introduction to Biotechnology

Selected List of References

General Information

1. a. Biotechnology: The Choice for Your Future. A Resource Guide.
   Contains information on the biotechnology industry and career options.

   b. Biotechnology At Work series.
   Contains a series of brochures on:
   
   

   Agriculture and the New Biology (1987);
   Animals, People and Biotechnology (1992);
   Food for the Future (1989);
   Diagnostics (1988);
   Medicine and the New Biotechnology (revised 1994)
   Protecting our Environment (1992).
   Includes a Glossary of Terms (revised 1994).
   
   

   Available from Biotechnology Industry Organization, 1623 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006; phone: (202) 857-0244.

2. Kieffer, George H. (1987). Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Society. Monograph Series III. Reston, VA: National Association of Biology Teachers. Provides an overview of the history and tools of biotechnology; discusses the applications and impacts of biotechnology. Also contains a list of biotechnology companies, regulation guidelines, and a glossary.

   Available from National Association of Biology Teachers, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive #19, Reston, VA 22090; phone: (703) 471-1134.

3. Henderson, Jenny & Knutton, Stephen. (1990). Biotechnology in Schools: A Handbook for Teachers. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Provides information on biotechnology applications and discusses teaching strategies.

   Available from Taylor and Francis, 1900 Frost Road, Suite 101, Bristol, PA 19007; phone: (800) 821-8312; fax: (215) 785-5515.

Curriculum Activity Guides

1. Oughton, Marie (Ed.) (1990). An Introduction to Biotechnology: The Nature of Change. Unit For Sixth Grade Students. St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Mathematics and Science Education Center. Looks at plant development; cellular design and DNA; inherited traits; variation;

   Available from Mathematics and Science Education Center, 8001 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO; phone: (314) 553-5560; fax: (314) 553-5342.

2. Kormos, J., Nichols, S., Upfield, E., & Whatley, G. (1993). Biotechnology for a healthier world: An introduction to Biotechnology and Immunology for Senior Elementary Science. Ontario, Canada: Connaught Laboratories Ltd. Looks at the immune system and the role of bacteria and viruses in disease and immunization. Contains worksheets; ideas for integration into existing curricula, and assessment; and a glossary.

   Available from Canadian Institute of Biotechnology, 130 Albert Street, Suite 420, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5G4; phone: (613) 563-8849l; fax: (613) 563-8850.

3. Cobb, Vicki. (1979). More Science Experiments You Can Eat. J. B. Lippincott, New York, NY.

4. Life Changes Through Time. (1993). MacMillan/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Co. New York, NY. Includes activities on genetic change.

5. Living Things Grow and Change. 1993. MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. New York, NY. Includes an activity on cells.

6. Mebane, Robert C. and Thomas R. Rybolt. 1991. Adventures with Atoms and Molecules Book III: Chemistry Experiments for Young People. Enslow Publishers, Inc., Hillside, NJ.

7. Noad, Susan Strand. 1979. Recipes for Science Fun. Franklin Watts. New York, NY.