Abstract
In general, preparing observation and experiments for biological science class is regarded as difficult. Especially student teachers can be so confused while obtaining biological teaching materials that there is little time for studying the teaching materials before making the class plan. In this study, a Biological Teaching Material Bank was constituted as a supply system of practical biological teaching materials and available core information on observation and experiments for student teachers. According to a pre-questionnaire, living being for use as biological teaching materials, which were needed most by student teachers, have been raised and cultivated. Some difficult teaching materials were also improved. The core information of observation and experiments were arranged in a unit of text for reference. An observation and experiments kit was also prepared as rental teaching materials. The new core information and class plans provided by student teachers were arranged in a file for reference for the next generation. A post-questionnaire was given to student teachers who had been supported by this study. The results show the effectiveness of the Biological Teaching Material Bank for teaching better classes; however, some problems were identified for later analysis and improvement.
