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Sumida, Manabu – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2013
Japan has no formal educational system for gifted children. However, in 2005, Japan's Cabinet approved and established the third Science and Technology Basic Plan (2006-10), which includes "nurturing the individuality and ability of gifted ("sainou" in Japanese) children." Enforcement of this plan is exemplified in programs…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academically Gifted, Science Education, Science Programs
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Howitt, Christine; Lewis, Simon W.; Waugh, Sara – Teaching Science, 2009
Scientists in Schools (SiS) is an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations that aims to establish and maintain sustained and ongoing partnerships between scientists and school communities as a means of developing more scientifically literate citizens. This paper describes and analyses an…
Descriptors: Science Programs, Crime, Technology, Scientists
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Yager, Robert E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Suggests that the new context for school science focuses on the real world, real people, and real issues. Areas considered include current problems in science education, the need for a new context, recommendations for a K-12 science curriculum, the science/technology/society (STS) movement, and STS curricula and programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education
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Bloom, Mark – American Biology Teacher, 2001
Science and technology are closely related yet one is an integral part of school science curricula and the other is not. Suggests that science teachers can introduce the role and importance of technology in science programs. (NB)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Science Programs
Shoring, Nola – Australian Science Teachers' Journal, 2000
The Creativity in Science and Technology (CREST) award program is a national program designed to encourage secondary students to conduct their own experimental project in science and/or technology. Reports on a national evaluation of the CREST program which concludes that CREST is a useful method of incorporating scientific investigations into the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Instruction, Science Programs, Sciences
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Bombaugh, Ruth; Sparrow, Elena; Mal, Tarun – Science Scope, 2003
Describes the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program, which is designed to use satellite data for activities. (KHR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Middle Schools, Plant Growth, Science Education
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Azar, Beth – Science and Children, 1992
Describes the activities, goals, resource materials, and ways to participate in National Science and Technology Week. (MDH)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Elementary Education, Program Descriptions, Science Activities
Wells, John; And Others – TIES: Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Students, 1992
Describes a variety of projects that were used in a summer program for gifted high school students to help teach biotechnical concepts and applications. Presents six projects utilizing algae as tool for solving problems. Also presents five production-oriented projects with hydroponics and fermentation as research and development themes. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Microbiology, Problem Solving, Science Education
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Hazdra, James J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
The application of chemistry to the justice system is presented. The role of the forensic chemist, historical development of forensic laboratories, and tools of the criminalists are also discussed. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Court Litigation, Criminology, Health
Blanpied, William A., Ed.; Shelanski, Vivien, Ed. – 1975
This issue contains usual features of an annotated bibliography related to science and society and a general news and communications section. The remainder of the publication focuses on the interaction of science and ethics, both within the academic community and without, among scientists and non-scientists alike. One section consists of brief…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Ethics, Higher Education, Humanities
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England, Anthony W. – Science Teacher, 1980
Describes reasons why more emphasis should be placed on science education, particularly the technological aspects of science education. States that to make educated decisions about technology, students must first understand science as the basis for technology. Cites examples of technological advances emphasizing the need for increased science…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Higher Education, Science Education
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Whyte, Judith Byrne – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1986
Describes an action research project, "Girls into Science and Technology" (GIST), which focuses on girls' subject choices in the first three years in their secondary schools in the north of England. Summarizes the initiatives taken by the GIST team and reviews research findings and project outcome. (ML)
Descriptors: Action Research, Females, Foreign Countries, Physical Sciences
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Poehlein, Gary W. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1980
Presents information on the Georgia Institute of Technology. This information includes: (1) a brief history of the institute; (2) names of the faculty members of the chemistry and metallurgy divisions; (3) undergraduate program; and (4) graduate program. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Faculty, College Science, Engineering Education
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Hunt, Andrew – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Describes the start, material development, relevance, teaching methods, dissemination, evaluation, and future plan of the Science and Technology in Society (SATIS) projects. Provides a list of 100 SATIS resource units to enrich science courses for 14-16 age students. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Science Education
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Altschuld, James W. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
The use of computers in science assessment is examined for six considerations: (1) purpose of computer use in assessment; (2) value of program evaluation models; (3) possible harmful side effects of assessment; (4) nature of imbedded questions; (5) definition of treatment; and (6) computers and the classroom context. (LZ)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation
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