This program, supported by the Center for Communication and Educational Technology at the University of Alabama, incorporates the perspectives of biology, earth/space science, chemistry, and physics into an innovative science curriculum for the middle grades. Students are engaged for 20 minutes 3 times a week by an on-air instructor who is doing fieldwork, talking with special guests, or using technology to introduce science concepts. These telecasts are delivered via satellite and can be seen on public television networks. Correlated curriculum materials are used by classroom teachers to conduct demonstrations, and lead their classes in hands-on activities and discussions that extend the understanding of the concepts presented in the telecasts. Prior to using this curriculum, teachers participate in a week of training and become part of an electronic mail network that allows them to share information, evaluations, and questions with one another and with the project staff. Information sheets, program description information, and a videotape accompany the student handbook. Contains 24 references. (DDR)