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The Organization of Project Work in a Mode 3 O-Level Chemistry Course.
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Greatorex, D.; Lister, J. M. – School Science Review, 1980
Discusses some of the problems associated with the organization of a British chemistry course. Results that can be achieved in this Mode 3 O-Level chemistry course are also discussed. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Evaluation, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction
The Crystal Radio.
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Woolman, C. H. – School Science Review, 1995
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Physics, Radio, Science Activities
Alternative Energy Projects in Schools.
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Jones, Chris – School Science Review, 1981
Describes a series of experiments which a group of 12- to 14-year-old students developed and conducted as they attempted to design a solar panel. Includes an outline of their building procedures. (DC)
Descriptors: Energy, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction
Tin-Mining Extraction and Uses--a Malaysian School Project.
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Harmer, A. F. – School Science Review, 1980
Describes a Malaysian school project which deals with tin, and extracting tin from its ore in the laboratory, as well as the economics involved and the locating and mining the ore. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Industry, Science Activities, Science Experiments
Gypsum: A School-Industry Science Project.
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May, P. F.; And Others – School Science Review, 1980
Describes the British Gypsum, a school-industry science project, designed to link the school with local industry. Teaching strategy, some experiments, and evaluation of the project are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Industry, Science Activities, Science Curriculum, Science Education
Building Solar Furnaces: An Example of Science in a Primary School.
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Williams, J. – School Science Review, 1981
Procedures used by a primary science class to build five different working solar furnaces are summarized. Diagrams, illustrations, and graphs of children's results are included. (DC)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Heat, Interdisciplinary Approach
Sundials in the Classroom.
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Bohigas, Xavier – School Science Review, 1993
Describes a course where students design and construct a sundial, once they understand the apparent movement of the sun. Explains general issues of daily astronomy and describes the design and construction of three sundials. (PR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, High Schools, Physical Sciences
Science Education Notes.
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Hodson, Derek; And Others – School Science Review, 1988
Presents information in brief on changing priorities in science education. Cites three categories of aims for science, traits of underachievers, and the processes of science. Includes reflections on the Salter's GCSE Scheme of Assessment, the integration of science and drama, and a historical perspective of practical work in school science. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Physics
Cheap Reflectors and Refractors for Schools.
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Siviter, Jon; McKim, Richard – School Science Review, 1993
Provides instructions for making telescopes. The design and instruction sheets given to students are provided. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, High Schools, Laboratory Equipment, Light
Some Individual Approaches to the Nuffield Advanced Chemistry Course--Part 1
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Coulson, E. H.; And Others – School Science Review, 1977
Reviews the advanced chemistry course of the Nuffield O-Level Chemistry Project being developed in Great Britain. (SL)
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Chemistry, Instruction, Physical Sciences
Science Education Notes.
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School Science Review, 1979
Presents an evaluative study of the Nuffield A-level organic chemistry course which was conducted in the United Kingdom. Questionnaire surveys were used to compare the course content with the content Nuffield teachers and university lecturers thought should be included in an A-level course. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Educational Research