Describes a successful example of a large program of industry-university research collaboration in the field of construction engineering and management. The initial objectives and the anticipated benefits of collaboration for both parties are discussed. (LZ)

Using a longitudinal study, identified factors related to persistence and non-persistence in science, math, and technology careers for students--especially women. Women's persistence correlated with the number of elective high school science courses taken; women with higher career commitment were more likely to have switched aspirations to another…

Describes some of the activities developed by Project SEED (Science Education through Experiments and Demonstrations) to teach middle-level students basic concepts and principles of physical science in a logical sequence using inexpensive demonstrations, activities, and experiments. (ZWH)

Presents Living in Water, an aquatic science curriculum for grades five through seven that includes 50 activities divided into six sections. Focuses on the nature of content of the related workshops. (DDR)

Introduces a program that brings inquiry-based, hands-on activities to middle school science students through the participation of volunteer college students. Explains fall and spring activities for 5th and 6th grade students. (Contains 16 references.) (YDS)

Although the microscope is a basic tool in both physical and biological sciences, it is notably absent from most elementary school science programs. One reason teachers find it challenging to introduce microscopy at the elementary level is because children can have a hard time connecting the image of an object seen through a microscope with what…

A recently released National Research Council (NRC) report, "Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools", evaluated and recommended changes in the Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and other advanced secondary school science programs. As part of this study,…

The purpose of this study was to determine if a need exists to establish an organization specifically for preservice agricultural science teachers and if so, the attributes of such an organization. Selected peer preservice agricultural education programs were examined and focus groups were conducted with preservice and inservice teachers. Results…

SUCCESS@Seneca has teamed up with the General Arts and Science programs at Seneca's Newnham campus. The design of an integrated service delivery model addresses numerous student success and retention related activities by providing the essential connection between academics and college resources. The program focuses on the promotion and support of…

In 1989 the Texas Alliance for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education began placing teachers of all levels at industry sites as part of its Texas Teacher Internship Program. In 1995, 15 teachers interned at 11 sites. Each teacher was required to develop a curriculum implementation plan which was to illustrate how they would translate the…

This paper describes an instructional method designed to increase opportunities for students to learn and practice appropriate social skills. The strategies for development and implementation of such structured programs of nature-based and animal-based activities are based in part on a pilot program in three urban elementary and middle schools.…

This monograph provides a comprehensive description of the science technology, and society (STS) movement in science education. The STS approach strives to broaden the scope of science education by integrating into the science program accurate presentations of the nature of science, the nature of technology, and interactions of science and…

This document is designed to provide practical information for teaching the Science 20-30 Program of Studies. The first section provides an overview of Science 20, explaining the program philosophy as well as clearly demonstrating how the program articulates with the junior and senior high science courses. The use of concept connections and…

This study examines the role of a 6- or 8-week summer university laboratory internship for 56 high ability secondary students in developing the views of these students with respect to the nature of science. Students were assessed using a gender-neutral version of the Test on Understanding Science (TOUS) as part of a pretest-posttest research…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seeks to promote broader and accelerated use of their bank of technical knowledge. This publication is intended to heighten public awareness of the technology available for use and its potential for economic and social benefit to the United States. Section 1 outlines NASA's mainline programs…