About the Center

The Center for Development and Support for High School Biology Labs is affiliated with the Pinchas Churgin School of Education at Bar-llan University.

This is an innovative, one-of-a-kind center in Israel and across the globe, which incorporates the development of study programs for biology lab instruction and research projects, as well as training, support and supply of materials for lab work.

The center's staff encompasses the academic administration, academic staff of Bar-llan University, teachers developing the practical labs, lab technicians and administrative staff.

The center develops new experiments that regularly enrich the curriculum in biology, implementing new ideas and technologies.

The center develops unique continuing education programs for teachers and lab technicians for enrichment and professional development.

The Center regularly supports the teaching staff at schools in all that concerns the practical portion of the biology curriculum: the study of biology in the lab and conducting research projects within the framework of bio-research, at all levels of instruction.

The Center conducts academic research studies and publishes articles on innovations in research methods, safety procedures related to material handling and new pedagogical approaches.

The Center also serves as an equipment supply/lending center for materials, organisms and equipment required for carrying out the