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Peer reviewedHousley, 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
Lapport, Gabriele – Western European Education, 1990
Describes the organizational framework, didactic and methodological considerations, and the content of a four-day astronomy project in a secondary West German school. Presents information on the media used and related literature. Appended are the instruments of observation. (DB)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Science Education
Peer reviewedFish, Thomas A.; Fraser, Ian H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1993
Reports on a study of 110 students in advanced undergraduate psychology courses to assess their retrospective impressions about their introductory psychology course, current course selections and performance, and future academic plans. Finds that students who had participated in a science fair gave significantly higher ratings. (CFR)
Descriptors: Assignments, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Psychology
Brainard, Audrey – Instructor, 1991
This article offers quick, inexpensive activities for teaching concepts in three basic areas of the elementary science curriculum (air, sound, and light) with instructions for assembling more sophisticated laboratory tools (e.g., an electroscope and a balance scale). Hands-on science activities that use household items are described. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedReynolds, 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
Peer reviewedMartirano, Michael J. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own hot air balloons. Describes the educational benefits of the balloon building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedGriffith, Earl F. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents detailed descriptions and diagrams for having students build their own miniature box kites. Describes the educational benefits of the kite building. (PR)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedTeachworth, Martin D. – Science Teacher, 1987
Discusses the approach taken in a science project program at a math/science/computer magnet school. Explains the procedures, student requirements, and scheduling needs of the program. Contains a checklist of 17 steps for completion of the project. (ML)
Descriptors: Models, Science Education, Science Fairs, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedWright, Emmett – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Describes an energy resources ranking simulation program for high school and college students. This program has the major objective of illustrating the complexity of issues concerning energy by involving students in a decision-making process that will call upon information from different disciplines. (HM)
Descriptors: College Students, Decision Making, Energy, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAlexander, Gil R.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1995
Descriptors: Rivers, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedEvans, Gary – Science Scope, 1993
Describes a six-week project, in which students ground their own mirror, built a working telescope, and learned how and why it all works. (PR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Optics
Peer reviewedJohnson, Ronald L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Provides insights for college-level teachers beginning their tasks of directing student research. (PR)
Descriptors: College Science, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Science Education
Peer reviewedKurvink, Karen – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Describes the use of "contracting" as a method to remind students of the importance of independent investigations. The contract is an agreement for learning between the student and professor. (PR)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Motivation Techniques, Performance Contracts
Peer reviewedRomjue, Mary Kalen; Clementson, John J. – Science and Children, 1992
Proposes the organization of noncompetitive science fairs to create a more positive learning experience for children in the elementary grades. Describes methods of organizing and judging the fair, and provides a list of suggested resources for science fair projects. (MDH)
Descriptors: Competition, Elementary Education, Instructional Innovation, School Activities
Peer reviewedFox, J. Craig – Science Teacher, 1993
Describes a student project for building a laboratory balance. (PR)
Descriptors: High Schools, Laboratory Equipment, Science Activities, Science Education
