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Windelborn, Augden F. – Physics Teacher, 1999
Describes some adaptations made in a university physics laboratory course to accommodate a student with total visual impairment. (WRM)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Blindness, Disabilities, Graphs
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). – 1981
This collection of articles, originally published in national and international journals, is fifth in a series devoted to trends in teaching chemistry. The volume is divided into nine sections, each with an introduction explaining why papers have been selected and outlining their particular interest. Section I provides a list of atomic masses,…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Educational Games
Culver City Unified School District, CA. – 1968
DESIGNED AS AN ADJUNCT TO MATERIALS DEVELOPED BY THE NUCLEAR SCIENCE CURRICULUM PROJECT, THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES RESOURCE MATERIAL WITH WHICH THE NUCLEAR SCIENCE CURRICULUM MAY BE ENRICHED, AND ADDRESSES ITSELF TO (1) INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS PRESENTLY AVAILABLE, (2) USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS TO SUPPLEMENT THE CURRENT SCIENCE CURRICULA, (3) FACILITIES…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Films
Engelhardt, David Frederic – 1966
Key issues in the design of science facilities used by grades nine through twelve are presented and analyzed in this extended discussion. Four basic determinants of educational specifications are given as--(1) gross activities and sub-group organization, (2) number of students in the space, (3) services required, and (4) location in relation to…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Educational Specifications, Equipment Storage, Flexible Facilities
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1969
A bibliographic collection on science buildings and facilities is cited with many different reference sources for those concerned with the design, planning, and layout of science facilities. References are given covering a broad scope of information on--(1) physical plant planning, (2) management and safety, (3) building type studies, (4) design…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Citations (References), Classroom Design

Kanis, Ira B. – Science Activities, 1988
Describes activities with star projection devices that include process skills such as observing, classifying, collecting and interpreting data, and producing a model. Provides background information, construction method, and two teaching examples. (YP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Elementary Education

Rainey, Larry – Rural Educator, 1987
The Hale County (Alabama) school system and the University of Alabama formed a long-range collaborative relationship targeted at meeting staffing shortages and improving science instruction in the rural county. Statistically significant gains were achieved in the science teachers' mastery of content, teaching methodology, and attitudes toward…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Shi, Qizhen; Basolo, Fred – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Contrasts the elementary and secondary education of students in the People's Republic of China with that of the United States. Describes the chemistry program at Lanzhou University. Lists the required and elective courses taken for a bachelor's degree along with the instruments and equipment available to students, and the careers the graduates…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Chinese Culture, College Science, Elementary Secondary Education

Moore, John W., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Presents six brief articles dealing with the use of computers in teaching various topics in chemistry. Describes hardware and software applications which relate to protein graphics, computer simulated metabolism, interfaces between microcomputers and measurement devices, courseware available for spectrophotometers, and the calculation of elemental…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Piltz, Albert – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1961
The phenomenal growth of science and technology in the past decade has made science teaching more important, and at the same time more difficult. An awareness of these changes has caused an unprecedented public support for sound science programs in the schools. A good science program makes effective use of equipment and materials in teaching basic…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Public Schools, Science Instruction, Science Teachers

Cetera, Margaret M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
Presents a critical review of laboratory adaptations for visually impaired students in general science, biology, chemistry, and physics over the past 30 years. Learning modes used by these students (since these are considered when making adaptations) and ways students benefit working independently in a science laboratory are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, General Science

School Science Review, 1981
Presents activities, experiments, demonstrations, and equipment for physics instruction, including computer applications of sports biomechanics, vibrating magnetometer, alternative uses for an environmental comparator, CMOS integrated circuit logic tutor, and an activity demonstrating positive and negative leakage. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Demonstrations (Educational), Electric Circuits

Fox, John N.; Eddy, Jerry K. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
This paper describes how computers were employed by workshop participants, the commercial materials used, some of the experiments performed using computer interfaces, and the effect of computer interfacing on the science laboratory. Increased student interest through the study of open-ended experiments is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Inservice Teacher Education

Pearce, Jon M. – Physics Education, 1988
Introduces three different techniques to facilitate the measurement of speed and the associated kinematics and dynamics using a computer. Discusses sensing techniques using optical or ultrasonic sensors, interfacing with a computer, software routines for the interfaces, and other applications. Provides circuit diagrams, pictures, and a program to…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software

Hunt, Robert G. – Physics Teacher, 1991
Presents a framework for teachers to use the thermodynamic system of popping corn to generate student interest. Examines the popping mechanism and the role of steam in, the heat required during, and the energy efficiency of the popping process. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Energy Conservation, Enrichment Activities, Heat