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Shoring, Nola – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1995
Descriptors: Science Activities, Science Instruction, Science Projects, Secondary Education

Martin, William – Science Teacher, 1991
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)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Science Activities, Science Education

Scott, Marcus; VanNoord, Greg – American Biology Teacher, 1996
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)
Descriptors: Biology, High Schools, Science Instruction, Science Projects

Housley, James M. – Physics Teacher, 1995
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)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Instruction
Frankovits, Nick; Luton, L. Grant; Evans, Gay – 2002
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…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inventions, Science Activities, Science Fairs

Edelman, Bruce; Goeglein, Steve – Science Teacher, 1995
Discusses the use of high school students to present physics demonstrations to first graders. (MKR)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Elementary Education, High School Students, Physics

Galen, Donald F. – American Biology Teacher, 1993
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)
Descriptors: High Schools, Science Education, Science Fairs, Science Instruction

Devonald, V. G. – Journal of Biological Education, 1986
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)
Descriptors: Botany, Plant Growth, Science Education, Science Experiments
National Energy Education Development Project, Reston, VA. – 2000
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…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Electricity, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy

Hansen, Brian E. – Science and Children, 1983
Discusses planning necessary for a successful elementary school science fair. Includes a science fair checklist. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Planning, Science Activities

Horwitz, Paul; Barowy, Bill – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1994
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)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Concept Formation

Moore, John A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
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.…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality

Blythe, John – Physics Teacher, 1980
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)
Descriptors: Physics, Puzzles, Science Activities, Science Education

McHugh, Susan A. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents an introduction to a unit on the periodic table in which students are asked to assume the roles of the element families. (MKR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Junior High Schools, Middle Schools

Reynolds, Karen – Science Scope, 1994
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)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities