The Sisters in Science program seeks to increase elementary school girls' interest and achievement in science and mathematics, to create a more positive learning climate for minority school girls and their families on academic and community/social levels, and increase the knowledge base and understanding of parents with respect to their influence…

This report presents a working model of how future images influence women's career decisions in science. Based on interviews with college women (n=18) who invested at least two years in college science, the nature and source of women's conflicting future images, or clash of future selves, when considering science careers is described. Women…

This third of a three-article series describes impact resulting from the neglect of student involvement, unstated delimitations in scientific methodology, and overemphasis of performance objectives. Provides a list of four recommendations for further curriculum innovation. (CC)

Presents activities for the elementary teacher to use in helping children to enjoy a small path of undeveloped land in an urban area. Teaching about plant roots is explained. Also included is the equipment needed and how to prepare for the root activities. (SA)

This article is in response to the Scientific-Study of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) by the University of Colorado which stated that miseducation was taking place in schools that allowed children to read UFO books. The author encourages the aerospace teacher to allow UFO studies to take place. (SA)

Investigates the opinions of 991 Israeli junior high school students with regard to their choices and preferences of science subjects. Findings show that preferred subjects were chosen both from school curricula and from having agents outside the school. (HM)

Research offers generalizations that can be used as guidelines for the classroom teacher in the areas of students' attitudes and interests, factors that affect understanding, and effective teaching strategies. (JMF)

Examines the effect of school visits to Nature Reserves. Most students had previous experience with National Parks and environmental media, however, there was a need for basic conservation and management values and ideas to be continually emphasized. (Author/YP)

Describes a secondary school visitation program by scientists in Australia. The program was designed to increase students' motivation related to science, especially physics. Discusses the effects of the program. (YP)

Presents four stories on humane education that can be used with lessons. Provides directions, teacher notes, and story cards on copyable sheets for students. (RT)

Describes science activities which use simple chemical tests to distinguish between materials and to determine some of their properties. Explains the water, iodine, heat, acid, baking soda, acid/base indicator, glucose, and sugar tests. Includes activities to enhance chemical testing and a list of suggested powders for use. (RT)

Reports on research modeled after the studies of the National Assessment of Educational Progress which sought to acquire data on student perceptions about science programs. Indicates that student attitudes are not as negative in exemplary schools as they are in randomly chosen schools. (RT)

Discusses a visit to a hospital to help students gain an appreciation of technological application. Describes the potential, general and specific considerations, and evaluation of such a field trip. (YP)