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The K-12 web-site was constructed to assist
science and biology teachers in the K through 12 grades interested in
developing interactive laboratories and demonstrations that teach the
basic principles of science and the scientific method.
News
and Views News
and items of interest to students and teachers related to Plant Path-Ways
to Science. Includes an image of the month of a plant disease of historical,
cultural or seasonal and regional interest. Programs
and Workshops for K-12 Science and Biology Teachers
A list of current and future
programs, workshops and booth appearances by plant pathologists that
may be of interest to K-12 teachers. K-12
Teacher's Guide to Lessons and Laboratories A
description of interesting and tested experiments and lessons that demonstrate
scientific principles in relation to the microbes that exist in our
everyday environment using plant pathology. Each exercise includes background
information, grade level recommendations, learning objectives, study
questions and answers, and a list of materials and supplies (with suppliers)
that will be needed.
To purchase a CD-Rom version of K-12 online materials
and the illustrated glossary, click
here.
Illustrated
Glossary Definitions
of commonly used terms related
to plants and plant pathology written for students and teachers with
a background in biology. Click on the image icon to see a photograph
or drawing of the term.
Selected
APSnet Feature Articles by pathogen group Fungi
and fungallike organisms Nematodes Bacteria
and other prokaryotes Viruses Selected
APSnet Feature Articles by general subject Biological
Control Chemical
Control Genomics
and Genetic Engineering History Tropical
Disease and World Food Supply
Resource
Guide to Materials Related to Plant Path-Ways to Science
An annotated list of publications,
videos, books, supplies and other links and resources for students and
teachers interested in additional information. Mentors
A list of mailing and electronic
addresses of volunteer mentors who are willing to provide some assistance
or suggestions to teachers regarding the materials, plans, classroom
visits or simply to help and advise teachers needing additional information
or clarification. The mentors are identified by the type of information
or assistance they are able to offer.
Bulletin
Board. Forum.
This monitored section of the bulletin board provides an opportunity
for teachers who have used the information and who have conducted some
of the experiments described in the Teachers Guide to post a summary
of the experience or to ask questions related to items within any part
of the K-12 website. Post-It.
This monitored section of the bulletin board provides an opportunity
for K-12 teachers to inform teachers and site managers of experiences
with the lessons they have tried, or of previously unlisted events,
workshops, or resource materials.
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