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Farrell, Mark; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Discusses the chemistry component of a five-week summer program for talented high school juniors and seniors at the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences. Describes the chemistry core, lab component, team projects, and program results. (CW)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Chemistry, Program Descriptions, Science Curriculum

Yager, Robert E.; Krajcik, Joseph S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Describes and examines the effects of the eight-week Summer Science Training Program at the University of Iowa. There was no significant differences between students who had completed high school physics and those who had not on the final course examination, course grade, and attitudes toward physics. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Programs, College School Cooperation, Higher Education, Physics
Boser, Judith A.; And Others – 1988
The role of the science teacher is essential in determining the quality of the school science program. When teachers are aware of the relationship between science and society, they can relate classroom learning to practical application. This results in more positive student attitudes. The continuous evolving of scientific knowledge requires…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Mathematics Teachers, Science and Society

Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Explains the rationale, program specifics and initiatives for the preparation and development of staff, curriculum, instructional support, and research for science education in the United States. Includes total program cost for each. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Education Service Centers, Educational Research