Describes summer science camps that provide educational opportunities that pique children's interest and expose them to new ideas. Children's feelings about their camp experience obtained through interviews indicate that they came away from camp with increased enthusiasm for and knowledge about science. Discusses ways of creating informal learning…

Introduces the Kids and Chemistry program which aims to increase student interest in science. Features activities for students on the classification of unknown materials and chromatography. (YDS)

Chemistry should be fun and exciting, but much preparation and skill are needed by the teacher and students in working with chemicals. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and things can blow up, but these incidents can help be prevented by knowing and following proper safety procedures. Knowing which chemicals are appropriate for the middle level…

Describes the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program, which is designed to use satellite data for activities. (KHR)

Describes Advanced Science for Kids (ASK), a multicultural approach to assessment and programming for a middle school advanced science program. ASK is designed to provide alternative approaches to identification and assessment, facilitate authentic instruction and assessment, and provide minority students with academic and social support as they…

Describes the PowerTools Project, a partnership program between schools and research scientists at the University of Texas Health Center. Discusses the beginnings and the scaling up of the project. (JRH)

Describes a science program for honors students that offers a blend of both teacher-directed and student-directed activities. Includes information on instructional strategies used, independent student study projects, financial considerations, grading, and student reaction to the program. (JN)

Using ideas adopted from Project ARTIST (Astronomy-Related Teacher Inservice Training), a teacher develops a sixth-grade astronomy program which incorporates ancient folklore and sky stories from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. (ZWH)