Summer's the time for teachers to travel, not only physically from the confines of the classroom to exotic places, but vicariously, through the magic of books. Summer adventures help teachers expand their experience and enrich their store of context so that they can offer their students more when school resumes in the fall. That's why each year…

Describes a group of science teachers' experiences as they network about the motivational benefits of participating in various summer professional development programs. (ASK)

Describes the Summer Science Program at Bath University in England which provides an intimate study of different approaches to teaching science and offers an informal and extended opportunity to work with educators from all over the United States, England, and many other countries. Studies the national education system of Great Britain and…

Describes an education initiative, Putting Children First, in which men and women of the Eastman Chemical Company work with area teachers to provide real-life science experiences for area students. Discusses the beginnings of the program, its implementation, and its current status. Lists services offered by the program. (JRH)