This manual is designed to provide support for workshop leaders--science supervisors, staff developers, principals, school change agents, and university instructors--who work with preservice and inservice teachers. The goal of the project was to develop a series of workshops that could support teachers of grades four to six as they shift to an…

This document describes the Cooperative Satellite Learning Project (CSLP) which is designed to educate students in the areas of space science, engineering, and technology in a business-like atmosphere. The project is a partnership between the National Aeronautics and Space Association (NASA), Allied Signal Technical Services Corporation, and…

This book contains science projects about seed plants that deal with plant physiology, plant ecology, and plant agriculture. Each of the projects includes a step-by-step experiment followed by suggestions for further investigations. Chapters include: (1) "Bean Seed Imbibition"; (2) "Germination Percentages of Different Types of Seeds"; (3)…

Describes the construction and operation of a simple field mill to measure atmospheric electric fields. (Author/CP)

Describes construction of a variety of relatively inexpensive cameras for astronomical purposes. (CP)

Most pupils to whom science is taught in schools will not afterwards be in a position to 'do science. Are they to be left in the hands of the 'doers'? (Editor)

The relationship between tadpoles, algae and drinking water for wildlife is discussed. Six projects that students can do to learn more about the ecological benefits of tadpoles and frogs are described. A bibliography is included. (AJ)

This teacher module provides background information and resources to the Annual Duracell/National Science Teachers Association Scholarship Competition Invention Challenge for high school students. Contents include: (1) "Introduction to the Competition"; (2) "Tips for Motivating Students"; (3) "Preparing for Inventing"; (4) "Teaching Invention:…

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Describes an undergraduate laboratory project that combines microprocessor programing, interfacing, and system design to produce an inexpensive multichannel analyzer. (Author/CS)

A brief history is presented of the American Society for Engineering Education's Creative Engineering Design Displays along with some commentary from a student designer and a judge. (BB)

Describes a project where students visit, evaluate, and report on chemistry web sites. Discusses implementing the project, problems with the process, and results and rewards. Includes the evaluation form used and lists students' top chemistry sites. (JRH)

Describes projects funded by Yorkshire Water's Annual Environmental Award Scheme that enables schools to develop their own wildlife habitat. (JRH)

Presents an activity that demonstrates a crude method of mapping the sea floor and helps students appreciate some basic considerations that scientists face in working with a project of this type. Demonstrates the logistics of teamwork and the effects of time and cost limitations on science projects. (JRH)

Describes the use of monthly portfolio projects to track student progress and improve science performance in a 7th grade life science course. Students explain concepts they have learned, produce products to present what they have learned, and use the concepts to critique magazine articles, advertisements, or news stories. Provides an evaluation…