Unterrichtspraxis Biologie

Genetic material determines, the environment realizes! This outlines the thematic framework of the new volume in the series "Teaching Practice Biology" for lower secondary education. In addition to genetics, changes in genetic material, genetic methods, biotechnology, and epigenetics are addressed in a practical manner with contemporary foundational content. The volume includes a variety of material-based tasks, experiments, and models. From a subject-didactic perspective, the following aspects are central: all materials are action-oriented and align with the content of the current guidelines for lower secondary education. At the same time, they prepare students for biology classes in upper secondary education. The competency areas are addressed with appropriate materials, with particular attention to the comparatively challenging assessment competencies. A multitude of the offered teaching aids enables a problem-oriented approach to solutions. Other materials serve to reinforce and review learning content or to promote personal responsibility for health. Model concepts and internet tasks aim to enhance model competence and the ability to select effective materials purposefully. Teaching suggestions and materials, for example, on blood disorders or lactose intolerance, encourage a compassionate approach to affected individuals. Factual information on the subject background, lesson plans, and a current media directory support the concrete preparation and implementation of the content. The "Teaching Practice Biology" series is aimed at biology teachers of grades 5-10 across all school types who are looking for ideas for a student-centered, practical, and contemporary biology education.