Describes an ecology exercise suitable for secondary school students in which the school grounds may be used to study communities in association with woody plants. (JR)

A description is given of a class project concerned with examining a population problem and making some political decisions to solve it. A list of topics for the students to research as a basis for their decisions is provided. (DT)

Lists some of the disadvantages associated with the didactic method of teaching science and suggests ways in which teachers can improve this method and stimulate student interest. (JR)

Instead of teaching scientific laws and principles in a classroom situation, author involved junior high students in reconstructing an automobile from ole parts in junkyard. The community showed interest by providing old, unusable materials needed for the project. (PS)

Discussed are ways in which the slide rule can illustrate a number of mathematical functions and concepts. Fundamental operations and visual advantages are reviewed. (CS)

Describes five activities designed to help students recognize and appreciate the factors directly involved in the process of fossilization. (JR)

Describes an instructional unit designed to increase student awareness of environmental pollution and the difficulties involved in correcting the situation. Seventh grade science students collected local water samples, tested them, and reported significant pollution to state and federal authorities. Simulation game Dirty Water'' increased student…

Describes a number of experiments which give the student an opportunity to observe the effects of the electrical nature of matter without trying to explain why a given phenomenon is occurring. These experiments should be introduced before discussing the structure of atoms, and provide practical experience for later theoretical discussions. (JR)

Twelve science activities involving the common paper food bag and the small plastic food bag are described. (DT)