This description features a set of lively demonstrations and observations, including some group work, that illustrate features of Earth science such as the Earth's rotation, ocean currents, the formation and erosion of rocks, earthquakes and volcanoes. All were shown in a one-hour presentation to teachers and can readily be used in schools,…

We describe a third-year undergraduate course that focuses on multiscale modeling and protein folding and has as its primary goal the encouragement of students to integrate thinking across and beyond disciplinary boundaries. The ability to perform innovative and successful research work in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)…

Practical skills are important for the employability of biosciences graduates; however, first year science undergraduates often struggle to adapt to university practical classes, affecting skills development and decreasing their enthusiasm for laboratory work. This study describes the effects of introducing online multimedia practical support…

Satellite navigation is widely used for personal navigation and more and more in precise and safety-critical applications. Thus, the subject is suited for attracting the interest of young people in science and engineering. The practical applications allow catching the students' attention for the theoretical background. Educational material on the…

This paper addresses the use of e-materials in learning. Under pressure from the public, which is becoming increasingly conversant with IT, schools and also other non-formal types of learning are changing into e-classrooms and e-learning. Among parents and teachers, too, there is a widespread opinion that e-learning is more motivating and is more…

Article describes some efficient uses of A.S.E.P materials with students and how to organize books and booklets for student use, distribution of materials, homework, bookkeeping and equipment storage. (BR)

Describes different features of Science - A Process Approach materials for elementary schools. A brief review about the success of the program is included. (PS)

Australian science educators discuss the contributions made to science teaching by the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) in the first three years of its use. (MLH)

Argues to revise the method in which science history is presented in science curriculum materials, particularly the view of women scientists. (CP)

Lists changes which have been made in the program and explains the philosophy upon which the alterations were based. (CP)

The development of the Crustal Evolution Education Project (C EEP) materials at Western Washington University is described. (MDR)

Provides a refinement to the Harvard Project Physics Course handbook exercise "Stepwise Approximation to an Orbit." (CP)

Reports on the efforts of two groups involved in the formulation of science curriculum for the Least Academically Motivated Pupils (LAMP) in the secondary school. (CP)

Describes how adaptation projects are used to produce BSCS materials specifically designed for the local flora, fauna, educational system, biological problems and culture of other countries. (BR)

This publication is designed for pre- and in-service teachers to learn the philosophy and techniques of teaching employed in Intermediate Science Curriculum Study materials. The content of this book centers around the concept of electricity. A number of activities are suggested. The teachers can work on this at their own pace individually. A…