Reports on summer geology courses offered for students desiring more advanced work than was available in the elementary geology program. Instructional format, course objectives, and some learning activities are presented. (CP)

Describes a summer science program for high school students which included as one of its objectives the planning of a backpacking adventure in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. (HM)

Presented is the final report of the University of the Philippines evaluation of the summer science institutes and the implementation of science courses in secondary schools as components of the Science Education Project of the Philippines (SEPP). This evaluation of the SEPP science curriculum improvement project sought to assess student learning…

A residential instructional program was developed which provided two 2-week institutes for handicapped students during the summer of 1982. Recognizing that most of these students are mainstreamed and do not take science laboratory courses, the program focused heavily on the outdoor laboratory setting at an environmental center. In addition,…

The University of California, Irvine offers a summer institute for elementary/secondary science teachers. A one-day research update, year-round Saturdays for Science (for fourth-sixth grades), and assistance in science curriculum development are also featured. Success is attributed to involvement of faculty, local technology-based industry, and…

Discusses changes in chemistry education from 1983 to 1988. Describes the past and present situation of chemistry education. Reports on current teacher education programs. (MVL)

Explains the rationale, program specifics and initiatives for the preparation and development of staff, curriculum, instructional support, and research for science education in the United States. Includes total program cost for each. (RT)