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Direct linkO'Dwyer, Anne; Childs, Peter – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
The main areas of difficulty experienced by those teaching and learning organic chemistry at high school and introductory university level in Ireland have been identified, and the findings support previous studies in Ireland and globally. Using these findings and insights from chemistry education research (CER), the Organic Chemistry in Action!…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Intervention, Introductory Courses, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedHoff, Darrel – American Journal of Physics, 1973
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, General Science, Independent Study
Peer reviewedQuattropani, David J. – Science and Children, 1978
Students at King Philip Junior High School run a rockshop as an alternative to the traditional study hall and science club. (BB)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Junior High School Students
Peer reviewedMurphy, James E. – Science Activities, 1973
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Elementary School Science, Opinions, Resource Materials
Sezen Vekli, Gulsah – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2013
The present study aims to identify the effectiveness of summer science camp experience on middle school students' content knowledge and interest towards biology. For this purpose, two instruments including reflective journal and pre-post questionnaire were developed by four researchers who are expert in science education. Besides, the instruction…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Foreign Countries, Summer Science Programs, Science Interests
Peer reviewedAdamson, Lauren B.; Foster, Martha A.; Roark, Martha L.; Reed, Donna B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Reports on a case study that examines the beginnings of gender differentiation during a naturally occurring academic activity designed to support and guide young children's interest in doing science. Contains 25 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science, Parent Participation
Riggins, Patricia C., Ed. – 1985
Science fairs have the potential to help students develop new ways of solving problems using a scientific approach. This document is intended to be used by junior high students in planning and developing a science fair project. Several suggestions are offered to help students decide on a project, with a listing of 60 topical areas in science…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Experiential Learning, Extracurricular Activities, Junior High School Students
Download full textBabendure, Jeremy; Thompson, Loren; Peterman, Karen; Teiper, Leanne; Gastil, Heather; Liwanag, Heather; Glenn-Lee, Shelley – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2011
The BioBridge Professional Development model was created to bring current and relevant science into the high school classroom. The purpose of this intervention was to connect teachers with relevant science and to create innovative, hands-on activities that engage students, with the goal of increasing student interest in STEM careers. To this end,…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Educational Change, Professional Development, Teaching Methods
Eastwell, Peter; Rennie, Léonie – Science Education Review, 2002
A quasi-longitudinal case study was used to determine the effects on secondary students of participation in a program of enrichment and extracurricular science activities in terms of their interest and enjoyment in being involved in science activities, their motivation to continue to participate in science, and their perceptions about scientists…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Student Interests, Extracurricular Activities, Enrichment Activities
