Presented is an assessment of the restructuring of a college freshman physics course. Details of the organization of the lab activities, grouping of the students, and strengths and weaknesses of the arrangements are discussed. (DS)

Descriptions of four gifted programs are offered in articles titled "Career Education for Gifted Students in Illinois" (J. Ellis and B. Ford); "Interage Program for Critical Thinking" (H. Masterson); "Talcott Mountain Science Center" (D. LaSalle); and "Project L.O.G.I.C.--Nurturing the Mathematically Gifted" (W. Foley and B. Spack). (SBH)

College physics students' understanding of the process of science, as measured by the Science Process Inventory, was better for students in a traditional, structured laboratory than in an inquiry laboratory that covered the same experiments. (MLH)

Reviews research findings on the relative effectiveness of the laboratory approach versus the lecture-demonstration method of elementary-secondary science education, and concludes that while lab instruction effectively teaches students how to use the laboratory, it does not facilitate science content acquisition and retention. (JG)

Explains how to prepare a permanent, portable, and easy to use device for flame-test demonstrations. (DKM)

Evaluates the long-term use of integrated laboratories in undergraduate chemistry programs. Reports that this approach offers a number of advantages over conventional laboratories, including an improvement in the amount of student knowledge and experience gained, better preparation of students for research, and more efficient utilization of lab…

In a science class of 43 Turkish eighth-graders, an experimental group performed investigative lab activities; controls used worksheets. Although the pretest showed similar logical thinking ability, after 5 weeks of instruction the experimental group had significantly higher science achievement scores. (SK)

Explains how to manage waste after a classroom laboratory experiment which generally has the potential to generate large amounts of waste. Focuses on pollution prevention and the selection processes to eliminate or minimize waste. (YDS)

Compares the revised Blue Bottle formulation to the classical Blue Bottle. Indicates that the revised formulation gives a somewhat bluer solution, but initially slower reduction when compared to the classical formulation. (Author/KHR)

Describes the development of new laboratory-based assessments to promote the professional development of technicians in education. Discusses defining standards, the new Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications, and awarding Arrangements. (JRH)

Describes the open-ended investigative approach implemented in science laboratories and provides guidelines for how to run and supervise laboratory-based coursework for A-level students. Identifies suitable topics and explains the teacher's role, time management, and instructional strategies. (Author/YDS)