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Ball, John – Science Teacher, 1996
Presents an effective way to start a technological revolution in schools by beginning with a single exciting project that incorporates new technologies and then letting interest in the project prompt others to action. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Pilot Projects, Science Activities, Science Interests
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Virtue, Damaris H. – Science Teacher, 1989
Describes teaching ecology by using highway travel. Provides an outline for the travel observation checklist. Discusses some practical information for using the activity. (YP)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Ecology, Field Studies, Observation
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Kralina, Linda – Science Teacher, 1989
Describes a chemistry club project. Explains the three goals: to enhance hands-on science in elementary classrooms, to encourage females to enter the field of science, and to encourage high school students to consider teaching as a career choice. Provides an outline and examples of the characters and demonstrations. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Science Careers, Science Clubs
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Barra, Paul A. – Science Teacher, 1988
Describes a science fiction writing project for ninth-grade physical science classes. Provides some examples of science fiction stories written by the students. Selects grammar, punctuation, science content, sentence structure, and originality as the criteria of grading. (YP)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Grade 9, Physical Sciences, Science Activities
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Roueche, Bill; Roueche, Charis – Science Teacher, 1988
Introduced is a project for constructing a can device for a race. Discussed are some applications for teaching physical science. A diagram of a can device is included. (YP)
Descriptors: Games, Junior High Schools, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures