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Peer reviewedDavies, Arthur; And Others – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1996
Describes a project that involves determining, by coulometry, the energy output of different types and makes of 1.5-volt AA cells as a function of EMF and time. Involves measuring the volume of hydrogen gas collected at the cathode from the reduction of hydrogen ions in aqueous sulfuric acid by a current produced by the discharge of an AA battery.…
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Electric Batteries, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedJohansson, K. E.; Nilsson, Ch.; Engstedt, J.; Sandqvist, Aa. – American Journal of Physics, 2001
Describes a project that involves high school students in research in different disciplines at Stockholm University. Teaches students how to design a study and research plan, accomplish the work, and write a research report. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Foreign Countries, Hands on Science, Physics
Peer reviewedCampbell, Bob; And Others – Science Education, 1994
Analyzes the process of large scale curriculum development. Locates the projects and their development within the range of approaches advocated in science education and considers the practical decisions taken during the development in relation to theories of curriculum development and change. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Science Curriculum
Lapport, Gabriele – Western European Education, 1990
Describes the organizational framework, didactic and methodological considerations, and the content of a four-day astronomy project in a secondary West German school. Presents information on the media used and related literature. Appended are the instruments of observation. (DB)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Science Education
Peer reviewedBeare, Richard; Hewitson, John – School Science Review, 1996
Presents examples that illustrate how spreadsheets can be used to ask and answer all sorts of scientific questions given suitable automation of useful spreadsheet procedures. Examples include data exploration, data analysis, project presentation, simulations, and students writing their own models. (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, Foreign Countries, Models
Peer reviewedDobson, Ken – Physics Education, 1988
Discusses a teaching method using investigational skills for Nuffield A-level Physics including assessment technique, change of the assessment criteria, advice for choosing the topic, and future development. (YP)
Descriptors: Experiments, Foreign Countries, Investigations, Physics
Peer reviewedFoulds, Ken; Gott, Richard – Physics Education, 1988
Develops a teaching scheme for 11-13 year-olds based on different types of investigational practical work. Includes discussion of difficulties in investigations, four types of investigations, and deployment in the curriculum. (YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Junior High Schools, Science Activities, Science Curriculum
Gray, Derek J. – Gifted Education International, 1990
The article evaluates student science projects encouraged by a South African Science Exposition using the criteria of secondary science educator, J.R. Campbell, and the task descriptors of the educator of the gifted, J.S. Renzulli. It is concluded the preparation of such projects meets the educational standards cited. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Gifted
Frost, Roger – 1994
Scientists need to measure and communicate, to handle information, and model ideas. In essence, they need to process information. Young scientists have the same needs. Computers have become a tremendously important addition to the processing of information through database use, graphing and modeling and also in the collection of information…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedDe Laeter, J. R. – Science Education, 1989
Described is physics education in Australia at the secondary level. Its origins based on British traditions and the influence of American thought and practice on its development are discussed. Implications for the future are examined. (YP)
Descriptors: Educational History, Foreign Countries, Physics, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedStazinski, Wieslaw – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Describes biological competitions at the high school level in Poland. Argues that they can be used to enhance and maintain students' interest in the subject. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Biology, Competition, Foreign Countries, Group Activities
Zimmet, Eva; Koethe, Rainer – 1986
In the 20 years since the inauguraion of "Jugend forscht" (Young Researchers) over 26,000 boys and girls have taken part in this annual Olympiad of young innovators. This brochure gives an insight into the diversity of themes dealt with by the "Jufos" (young researchers) and into their ability to achieve astonishing…
Descriptors: Competition, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions, Science Activities
Download full textRao, C. S., Ed. – 1985
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1987
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1987
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
