The Teaching, Learning and Creativity (TLC) model suggests a wide variety of activities in three different phases. In the Teaching Phase, the teacher will discuss, demonstrate key experiments and provide data for pupils to interpret. In the Learning Phase, pupils will analyse text, do a simple test and write an essay. In the Creativity Phase,…

This article suggests the use of the circuit box to illustrate the processes involved in the scientific method. Construction and wiring diagrams and a materials list are presented. (BB)

Describes the Science Activity Teaching model, which incorporates five teacher managerial behaviors into a model with these subcomponents: focus activity, student instructions, student group activity, synthesizing, and evaluation. This plan provides for the development of fate control, language formation, and social skills. (CS)

Uses simple models to illustrate the principles of this genetic method of mapping gene loci. Stresses that this system enables a practical approach to be used with students who experience difficulty in understanding the concepts involved. (CW)