The academic needs of gifted students are qualitatively different from those of regular students. This document describes a course that is differentiated for gifted students in the areas of content, process, learning environment, and product. Emphasis is placed on higher order thinking skills through independent study dealing with real world…

Describes a year-long course called Outdoor Science taught at an American Indian reservation high school that demonstrates to students the connection between traditional tribal knowledge and western science to spark student interest in science. Presents a list that contains references on the subject of ethnobotany. Includes specific references for…

Described is a course designed to better prepare students for employment in chemical industries. A course schedule for this interim course and a list of sources of speakers and speaker credentials is provided. (CW)

Introduces a laboratory science course addressing scientific literacy. Includes three interrelated student projects for the laboratory section of the course. (Contains 27 references.) (YDS)

Explores the use of extra credit in an introductory geology course. Covers the organization and rational behind the program. (PR)

Describes the implementation of a new laboratory-based, interdisciplinary undergraduate course on linear dynamical systems. Focuses on geometrical methods and data visualization techniques. (Contains 20 references.) (Author/YDS)

Describes problems with teaching embryology in the traditional manner. Presents a new approach where students prepare presentations, questions, and discussion topics. During laboratory periods, students conducted their own long-term research projects. (PR)

Described is an activity centered interdisciplinary science course made up of one investigation from the area of astronomy, geology, chemistry, biology, and physics. Each investigation requires different techniques, preparation and analysis. (DS)

Describes a method utilized at Iowa State University for teaching a biochemistry laboratory course for non-majors involving the use of student independent projects and experimental choices. (BT)

Describes a course specifically designed to allay the fear of science in elementary teachers by teaching them science in a laboratory-activity setting. Provides valuable laboratory experience often lacking in general education science courses. Lists topics covered in guided discovery exercises. Contains 12 references. (JRH)

Described is a five-week introductory inorganic laboratory course for first-year undergraduate students. Included are details of three preparations and three analyses conducted by the students in the course. (CW)

Describes using the course question: "How does chemistry (or biology) impact my personal life and society?" This course question is presented to students and forms the basis of the final exam. Students evaluate a current-events article using the question as a framework. Students explore the relationship between chemistry (or biology) and their…

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science present compelling arguments for teachers to make connections with other disciplines. This document describes integrated mathematics and science courses developed at North Georgia College. Appendix…

During a time when the values in society are changing, knowledge is rapidly expanding, technology is changing, and the use of science and technology is increasing, there is a need to review the role and nature of a biology program for the schools. Such a review was conducted by the K-12 Science Working Party of the Manitoba Department of…

This guide describes an introductory course on technology designed for the secondary schools of New Jersey that was developed to provide students with their first formal experience in a technology program. Part 1 provides educators with a broad overview of the course, as well as a detailed description of the course content. The course consists of…