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McQueen, David R. – Science Probe, 1991
Summarizes the experiences of a former science fair participant and judge in an attempt to make the typical rules for science fairs more understandable to any prospective participant. Includes categories of judging, items prohibited from display, a list of most difficult projects, and the source for more information on science fair rules. (JJK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Extracurricular Activities, Judges
Hamilton, Stephen F. – 1977
This guide is intended to assist adults working with youth in projects to improve the natural environment of their communities. Two types of environmental projects are described: (1) information projects and (2) work projects. Information projects involve youth in gathering information and then communicating it to the public and to community…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Field Experience Programs
Rogers, Diana; Laymon, Carol A. – 1995
This document provides suggestions for community volunteer opportunities that involve students in partnerships with service agencies, governments, recycling programs, and environmental organizations. It consists of ready-to-copy project ideas complete with case studies, a set of worksheets for planning a project, and an appendix with additional…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Involvement, Environmental Education, High Schools
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1993
This informational packet contains the materials necessary to administer the annual Department of Defense Dependent Schools Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) at the high school and middle school levels. The symposium program is a calendar year research program which includes one week symposium of students (grade 8-12)…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Research Projects, Science Education, Science Experiments
Download full textDependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC. Pacific Region. – 1990
This information booklet contains the information necessary to administer the annual Department of Defense Dependent Schools Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) at the school level. It is intended to be used by teachers and administrators as they manage the JSHS program within their schools and by students as they conduct…
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Program Descriptions, Research Projects
Peer reviewedBudd, Raymond T. – Gifted Child Today, 2003
This article discusses how Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) can be taught to gifted students in grades 4-9 using hands-on activities that align to the National Science Standards. Principles of magnetic levitation, advantages of magnetic levitation, construction of a Maglev project, testing and evaluation of vehicles, and presentation of the unit are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Academically Gifted, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHoehn, Robert G. – Science Activities, 1988
Explains miniprojects in high school science courses. Shows the project idea table and five examples with explanations. Discusses the experience and some positive results for students. (YP)
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstrations (Educational), High Schools, Physical Sciences
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1987
This document was developed with the intention of increasing California public school students' awareness of and participation in science-related enrichment activities. Some of the activities are intended for participation by individuals, while others are meant for teams of students. These annual events are listed in chronological order for a…
Descriptors: Awards, Competition, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
