The purpose of this study was to explore a new learning environment instrument which could be used by teaching practitioners and other educators to measure the language learning environment in the secondary science classroom. The science teacher is central in creating science classrooms conductive to the language needs of students and should be…

This book was written especially for first year teachers of grades 6-8, but even veteran teachers can benefit from its multitude of ideas, examples, and tips for teaching science the way middle school students learn best. Topics include the basics of cooperative learning and assessment, discovering effective ways to help students strengthen…

Reports results of a study which focused on the techniques used and the time devoted to teaching about human genetics and biosocial concerns by teachers who participated in National Science Foundation workshops at Ball State University. Participants incorporated human topics and used outside speakers more than the control group. (ML)

By providing religious grounding in favor of modern science and creating effective strategies for dealing with common creationism arguments, this book is a must-read for administrators and teachers alike. This important resource provides readers with an understanding of the nature of science and the relationship between science and religion. This…

Discusses how drama can play a vital role in the science classroom. Guidelines and criteria for the evaluation of the use of drama in science teaching are also presented. (HM)

Describes an instructor's experience using the constructivist approach to teach college science (ZWH)

Presents a way to teach energy, economics, systems and environment as a whole, using symbols. Symbolic representations of energy systems and several teaching activity suggestions are included. (MR)

Offers suggestions to aid the biochemistry and molecular biology teacher in enhancing student understanding of a subject that borrows from many other areas of study as well as its own. (ZWH)

Describes a study designed to determine whether experienced biology teachers would find the cooperative-learning approach beneficial in their teaching. (ZWH)

Presents the results of a survey of members of the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association. Surveys were sent to a random sample of 175 members, of which 130 were returned. Results indicate these teachers were most concerned with the need to develop new teaching techniques. (PR)

Proposes that physics teachers play the role of Galileo. Describes historical resources, costumes, materials, makeup, and objectives of the role-play. Provides three references on Galileo. (YP)

Presents a four-credit summer workshop offered by the University of Utah as a model for teachers who wish to plan a workshop or course for other teachers. Describes the five major components of the program: problem solving, science content, science stuff, teaching strategies, and demonstrations. (JRH)

Associates science teacher "bad days" with the inability to answer the questions asked by students. Proposes that publications focus on providing the answers to recurring questions experienced by science teachers. (CP)

Describes a survey which was designed to obtain information on acid rain education. Reviews results pertaining to instructional time, instructional topics, use of labs from a common resource guide, and preference of materials related to acid rain education. (ML)