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Hodson, D. – School Science Review, 1973
Suggests that the Friedel-Crafts reaction, used for synthesizing a wide range of aromatic compounds, is an ideal vehicle for extended senior high school project work in chemistry. Provides a theoretical discussion of the reaction, suggests a number of suitable investigations, and outlines the experimental details. (JR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Science Activities

Starr, Robert J. – Science Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Science Activities, Science Fairs, Science Projects

Alexine, Sister M. – Science Teacher, 1973
Sets forth guidelines for students interested in doing research. Includes requirements for the research projects, steps in project work, style and format for the report, and a list of references. (DF)
Descriptors: Research, Research Methodology, Resource Materials, Science Education

Smith, M. P. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1971
Descriptors: Change Agents, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Followup Studies

Science and Children, 1972
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Investigations, Newspapers
Burford, P. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Evaluation, General Science, Instruction, Science Curriculum
Moreton, Ann – Sci Children, 1970
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Elementary School Science, Instruction

Meszaros, L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1970
Describes a polytechnical club" where college students must manually make laboratory equipment for experiments. Also introduces an evaluation procedure based on the student's intelligence and ability to work with others. (DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Evaluation Methods, Group Activities
McElhinney, Margaret M. – Superv Quart, 1970
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Instructional Innovation, Science Materials, Science Projects
Reiss, Fred – NJEA Review, 1982
Students in two Camden County high schools planned and built a space shuttle project to send ants into space to examine the effects of weightlessness on a life colony. The experiments, tests, colony design, development of a computer-controlled environment, and production are described. (CM)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Science Curriculum, Science Experiments, Science Projects

Hansen, Brian E. – Science and Children, 1983
Discusses planning necessary for a successful elementary school science fair. Includes a science fair checklist. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Planning, Science Activities
Markle, Sandra; Cichowski, Robert – Instructor, 1983
This article about science fairs provides a list of topics children can research and suggestions for evaluating the possibilities of project ideas before children invest much work in them. Ideas for selecting a fair date and location, choosing judges, and involving parents and the community are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Science Experiments, Science Fairs
Swingler, D. N. – Engineering Education, 1981
Offers rationale for and a description of a microprocessor-based control system project for mechanical engineering students. Includes reasons for selecting a Texas Instruments TM990/189 microprocessor system. (SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Electronics, Engineering Education, Higher Education

Taylor, David M.; Barnard, Walther M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1980
Describes an SOS project, "Arsenic in Waters, Soils, Biota, and Wastes of Chautauqua County, New York," sponsored by the National Science Foundation. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Science Education

DeBruin, Jerome E. – Science Activities, 1980
Sixteen different suggestions are given to parents for helping their children with science fair projects. Among the 16 suggestions included are contacting people who have expertise in science, helping the child obtain pertinent information, keeping a daily log of research activities. (DS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Extracurricular Activities, Parent Participation