Retired chemists in Delaware have become involved in volunteer program to teach science to elementary and secondary students. A description of the program is provided. Also provided are descriptions of five lessons developed for the program. One of the lessons deals with birthday candles. (JN)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently putting an intense focus on national strength in the physical sciences to cope with challenges of tomorrow's high technology future. Includes comments by NSF director (Edward Knapp) on NSF role/operation, science education, and other areas. Also includes highlights of NSF accomplishments under…

President Reagan has announced that he will propose a program to increase numbers of teachers proficient in secondary school science/mathematics. House and Senate bills have also been introduced to provide programs for improving elementary and secondary science/mathematics education. Highlights of these programs, to be administered by the National…

This project, designed to promote science and engineering careers for people in minority and low-income groups, provides hands-on science experience for children in grades three to eight. (BB)

The University of California, Irvine offers a summer institute for elementary/secondary science teachers. A one-day research update, year-round Saturdays for Science (for fourth-sixth grades), and assistance in science curriculum development are also featured. Success is attributed to involvement of faculty, local technology-based industry, and…