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Direct linkField, Patrick R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Educational data indicate that the ability to write effectively is vital to the success of a scientist and is a skill that most science educators try to foster. Within the Grants-In-Aid (GIA) program, sponsored by the New Jersey Academy of Science (NJAS), 65 to 70 high school students are given guidelines on how to write a formal scientific…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Assignments, High Schools, Proposal Writing
Wattier, Francis L. – 1975
This report discusses out-of-school science activities and programs conducted throughout the world. The discussion is organized according to type of activity and includes science camps, training periods during school breaks, scientific and technical clubs, science congresses and meetings, science fairs, and mass media instruction. (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Extracurricular Activities, International Organizations, Physics
Download full textDependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC. Pacific Region. – 1989
Each year, beginning in the early spring, Department of Defense Dependent Schools, Pacific Region conducts a Junior Science and Humanities Symposium program. The information for putting together such a program is contained in this document. Students are invited to conduct original research in the sciences, mathematics, the humanities, and computer…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Dependents Schools, Humanities, Mathematics Instruction
Stir, John W.; And Others – 1995
This paper outlines the implementation of a Science Rally held at Palm Beach State Primary School (Australia) which has a high proportion of disadvantaged families. Fostering the principles of multi-age grouping in primary schools, the rally aimed at engaging children in meaningful and exciting activities in a non threatening and success oriented…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Savage, Candace – North American Environment, 1988
Describes environmental education activities available in the Northwest Territories including the "Science Alive" project, the "Dial-an-Expert" service and a science fair program provided by the Science Institute of the Northwest Territories. Gives an outline of the Institute. Provides some demographic and geographic data of…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environment
Science News, 1988
Reviews the results of the 47th Annual Science Talent Search sponsored by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation and the Westinghouse Foundation. Describes some of the projects done by students. Lists the names and schools of the 16- to 18-year-old winners. (CW)
Descriptors: Awards, National Programs, Scholarships, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMcBride, John W.; Silverman, Fredrick L. – Science and Children, 1988
Discusses some of the problems associated with winners and losers at science fairs. Presents two alternatives to the traditional prize system: "The Scouting Concept" and "The County Fair Concept." Stresses the values and learnings that are associated with successful fairs. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
