Suggests science programs that are based on gifted students' individual patterns, abilities, and interests. Briefly discusses problems encountered by scientifically gifted girls. (MA)

Charts basic information regarding national elementary science programs for children (grades K-8) or some combination in between. Includes the following information: project title, contact and address; overview description of program; present efforts in revision, completion, distribution; materials available; places using the program, commercial…

Describes a talented and gifted (TAG) curriculum for elementary and secondary students in Maryland. Discusses methods used to identify TAG students, educational opportunities utilizing community resources, and curriculum development.

Describes in detail a public school program exclusively for gifted children, grades K-12. Discusses criteria for entry into the program, provides profiles of the students, and explains evaluation of student progress. (MA)

Describes a program for intellectually gifted middle school students, providing them with an opportunity to investigate relationships between freshwater and estuarine environments. Students choose among four areas for intensive study: (1) artistic and creative expression, (2) problem solving, (3) historical and cultural explorations, and (4)…

Describes science programs for gifted students developed at a learning center in Connecticut. Programs include investigations in astronomy, geology, and climatology. The learning center site is a abandoned NIKE missle base. (MA)

Describes a science curriculum, grades 1-12, which features an interdisciplinary approach with a focus on science as an adjunct to reading and math. (Author/MA)

Reviewed are teacher and student materials for Searching for Structure, an activity-oriented, process approach, science program for upper elementary and middle school students. The program's science content relates to matter, energy, interdependence of living things and environment, genetic and environmental effects on living things, and the…

Discusses the goals and functions of the U.S. Office of the Gifted and Talented. Describes an example project, the Dillon Outdoor Education Project for secondary students. (MA)

Describes a 10 week Saturday program in open-ended, hands-on science activity. Sessions emphasize three stages of learning: (1) messing about with concrete materials; (2) introduction of new equipment and probing questions; and (3) large group sharing session. Discusses the teacher's role and extended activities. (MA)

Describes a humanistic, child-oriented science program for gifted students. Stresses open structure, varied learning styles, and experimentation. (MA)

Describes a Saturday science program (two 6-hour sessions) for middle school students. The aim of the program is to introduce intelligent and interested students to science as scientists do it, emphasizing fundamental manual and mental skills. Saturday sessions are taught by scientists at a local university. (Author/JN)

Highlights elementary units of The Energy Source Program, a comprehensive K-12 energy education program. These units form an integrated K-6 energy curriculum. Each unit addresses specific objectives and can be completed in about 2 weeks (20-40 minutes/day). A list of unit topics is also included. (Author/JN)

Discusses the postcard survey by "Science and Children" that attempts to identify elementary, middle, and junior high schools that have successful, sustained science programs and another similar search for exemplary programs conducted by the National Science Teachers Association and the Council of State Science Supervisors. (DC)

Described is the Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involvement, Inc., near Hartford, Connecticut, and the programs in natural science offered at the facility and by center personnel in local schools. (SL)