Describes an activity that allows students to design and build a craft whose propulsion is derived entirely by the carbon dioxide produced in the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar. (ZWH)

High school students discuss the process of conducting original scientific research in a high school biology course, including developing an idea, obtaining financial support, collecting data, and presenting findings. (MKR)

Outlines and illustrates the Dartmouth approach to developing a science project. This problem-solving approach, promoted by the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, helps teachers in guiding students in all phases of project work. (JRH)

This guide introduces the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Award Program and includes information on competitions, science activities, and tips on how to facilitate invention programs. Sections include the following: (1) "Introducing the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program"; (2) "Teaching Invention"; (3) "Young…

Discusses the use of high school students to present physics demonstrations to first graders. (MKR)

Presents information for teachers on science fairs including international competitions, finding research students, and starting research classes and science clubs. Provides advice for helping students with research. (PR)

Methods of investigating plant root growth developed for research purposes can be adopted for student use. Investigations of the effect of water table level and of ethylene concentration are described, and techniques of measuring root growth are explained. (Author/ML)

A unit on energy is a perfect opportunity to use an interdisciplinary approach with a range of grade levels. This blueprint describes the needs of one such program and covers developmental strategies step by step. Each activity is categorized according to grade level. Topics include: (1) "Getting Organized," which discusses selecting activities…

Discusses planning necessary for a successful elementary school science fair. Includes a science fair checklist. (JN)

Describes a project that explores the use of interactive computer software for teaching Einstein's special theory of relativity to secondary students. Also describes ways to use computers to help students visualize and experiment with otherwise inaccessible phenomena. (ZWH)

Science as a Way of Knowing is a project being developed by the American Society of Zoologists' education committee. The project, co-sponsored by several professional organizations, seeks to increase the effectiveness of college-level biology. A report on the project's goals, symposia, publications, reprints, and sponsorship needs is presented.…

Described are 15 events that take place during a physics olympics at a Michigan high school. These events are planned with the idea of involving the older students in designing and presenting projects to ninth graders, and involving the latter in a day of outdoor participation. (SA)

Presents an introduction to a unit on the periodic table in which students are asked to assume the roles of the element families. (MKR)

Students should have some experience with science carried out over time periods of several months or an entire school year. Presents suggestions to help teachers start their own bank of ideas for long-term science activities. (PR)