Describes this year's chemistry exhibition held in Japan and sponsored by the Chemical Society of Japan. Summarizes the purposes, preparation, and the activities of the exhibition. (YP)

The newspaper has been a ready source of current information, not only on technology and research, but also on science-related social issues. This program has been prepared to help the teacher use newspapers effectively and with minimum preparation time. A glossary and hints for implementation are included. Part 1 provides 10 activities from…

This publication aims to assist elementary and secondary school students and teachers in planning, preparing and executing projects in the space sciences. Sources in other areas of science and on science fairs themselves are listed in "Science Fair Projects" (LC Science Tracer Bullet 88-4). This compilation is not intended to be a comprehensive…

Presented is a guide for students planning to do a science project. Discussed are preliminary organizational matters, report plans, choosing topics, setting up procedures, time management, and documentation. The most important steps for producing a successful project are summarized. (CW)

Describes techniques and equipment which allows school microscopes to perform crossed-polarized light microscopy, reflected light microscopy, and photomicrography. Provides information on using chemicals from a high school stockroom to view crystals, viewing integrated circuits, and capturing images on film. Lists possible independent student…

This guide is for the gifted, talented, or creative student in grades 4-9, who wants to do a science project, enter a competitive fair, or who is interested in pursuing an independent study in any subject area. The first part of the book is a teacher's guide. It gives directions, guidelines, suggestions, and tips for assisting students in the…

Uses shoeboxes to set up science kits to supplement specific areas of the science curriculum. Each kit contains a set of material and instructions for a single activity. The activity is intended as an individualized experience that is related to a current topic of study or that reinforces a recent topic. Details for making six sample shoeboxes are…

This monograph is the first attempt to collect and share some of the teaching techniques, activities, and ideas of former recipients of the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. The lessons are organized into topical themes to facilitate their incorporation into standard curriculum. The manual is divided into two main sections, "Labs" and "Ideas."…