Describes an activity used at the Washington Park Arboretum that helps students understand cloning through plant propagation. Students also learn how to make a pot from recycled newspapers and how to make soil that is appropriate for the plants. (DDR)

Presents the findings of a qualitative study carried out in a poor and problematic area of Brazil to investigate whether constructivist teaching practices are evident in the daily lessons in state elementary schools. Some teachers were found to employ genuinely constructivist methods. Analyzes the theoretical background, methodology, and…

Presents two views about the future of astronomy. Explains that government budget cuts and an oversupply of young scientists have decimated the employment prospects. Encourages students to train for a wide variety of careers and to become entrepreneurs who bring technologies to the consumer. (DDR)

Proposes a design for a life science curriculum following the National Research Council National Science Education Standards. The overarching theme is that science as inquiry should be recognized as a basic and controlling principle in the ultimate organization and experiences in students' science education. Six-week units include Matter, Energy,…

Describes an experiment designed to measure absolute zero using Charles' Law without the use of mercury. Provides the procedure and details of the apparatus and includes experimental results obtained using the apparatus. (DDR)

Discusses chemistry in the National Science Education Standards with regard to chemistry teaching, content, student achievement, educational standards, curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and inquiry. Presents a model as an attempt to understand the level of chemistry in the standards. (JRH)

Describes a study that explores the depth and breadth of scientific facts, principles, and procedures which are required in the Advanced General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) science through comparison with GCE Advanced level. The final report takes account of the updated 1996 version of GNVQ science. (DDR)

Reviews the use of the concept of "ideology" in interpretation of science education curricula, textbooks, and various practices. Provides examples from Norwegian curricula and textbooks. (Author/SOE)

Provides information about a summer camp with an astronomy focus for students in grades 4-8. Discusses planning, camp basics, telescope orientation, and other features of camp life. (DDR)

Describes a school-hosted, non-residence science day camp. Provides a list of guidelines for planning such a camp. (DDR)

Focuses on a yearlong project designed to strengthen teachers' and students' understanding of plants, equip teachers with inquiry-based teaching techniques, and create a community of learners. (DDR)

Outlines the development of an after school science club in which students find a science topic of interest and create a storyboard through photographs. Includes tips for shooting photographs and equipment suggestions. (DDR)

Investigates the perceptions of in-service science teachers in the Asia-African region on the status of environmental problems, environmental education (EE), and the possible need for international cooperation in EE. Reports that despite teachers' high consciousness of EE, it has not yet sufficiently been integrated into formal education systems.…

Discusses changes in education over the past 50 years and how curriculum and textbooks are affected by these changes. Identifies milestones in the history of education. (Contains 14 references.) (Author/YDS)

Uses print media resources with the science curriculum to connect science concepts to real life scenarios. Helps students with learning scientific vocabulary and concepts. (YDS)