Introduces project work as a viable alternative to other forms of practical assessment involved with the Nuffield A-level physical science course. Percentages of teacher and student responses to attitude statements concerning project work are reported. (CS)

Suggested are activities that might stimulate cognitive thought in students and which can be performed both in school and at home. (EB)

Describes the synthesis of a sweetening compound that requires seven laboratory periods of three-hours duration. (MLH)

Included are abstracts of 40 science projects for secondary level courses of biology, physical science, and chemistry. (SL)

Current research shows that the number of science fairs and science fair participants is increasing. However, other than the growth of participant numbers, there is very little research investigating the benefits of these science fairs and assessing whether science fair projects are worth the time, effort, and money spent on them. The purpose of…

This guide introduces the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Award Program and includes information on competitions, science activities, and tips on how to facilitate invention programs. Sections include the following: (1) "Introducing the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program"; (2) "Teaching Invention"; (3) "Young…

Describes a science program for high school students designed to increase student interest in science, to encourage them in the further study of science discipline, and to interest them in occupational careers in science. (Author/RK)

Describes a unit on dinosaurs that led students into many other areas and concepts. (GB)

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)

Discusses the recommendations of the Forum for the Advancement of Students in Science and Technology (FASST) study which stressed identifying methods to increase student participation in the discussion of the potential benefits and problems of beaming energy from space. (MA)

Describes a link scheme in biology between the University of Edinburgh and local state primary schools. Undergraduates reading biology or medicine are assigned for a year to schools where they help with biology projects. (Author/BB)

Analyzes the effectiveness of introducing practical design projects at an early stage within a civil engineering undergraduate program. Traces the success of this strategy at each stage from its introduction to the final evaluation. Findings indicate that the projects were successful in improving the understanding of basic concepts and encouraging…

Surveys about science projects and science fairs of (n=191) high school science department chairpersons found strong support for preservice training in structuring independent science research projects, belief that doing science research projects taught lessons that could not be duplicated by classroom instruction, and a slight majority agreement…