The Atom Craft System is a programmed learning system which "permits the student to create models of reality from theoretical concepts...with this course the teacher is able to acquaint himself...with the latest scientific concepts as well as gaining competence in using new teaching media. (Author)

Reviews the educational goals in physics of several international organizations that promote collaboration and encourage educational development throughout the world. Offers a rationale for attending international conferences sponsored by these organizations. (CS)

Suggests areas of consideration when "custom fitting" a science program to a school district, its teachers, students, and resources of time, space, and equipment. (CS)

Examines the long-term impact of the Summer Science Exploration Program (SSEP), a two-week, inquiry-based science camp conducted at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA from 1992-1994. Aims to stimulate greater interest in science and scientific careers among middle-school students. (Contains 26 references.) (Author/YDS)

Argues for liberal-arts education as "crucial" to development and application of science and technology. Includes anecdotal material linking importance of arts and humanities to scientific study. Argues study of philosophy, literature, fine arts, and religion can develop spiritual foundation for technical research. (TES)

The history of the Westinghouse Talent Search from the 1930s to 1991 is discussed. Features of the program are reviewed. Criticisms and praise for the program are presented. (CW)

Investigates how science education students (n=265) rank some identified science education program standards and discusses their perceptions of the desirability and achievement of the standards in Nigeria. Results indicate that encouraging students to become self-directed learners and emphasizing the utilization of scientific values were…

Describes the Telescopes in Education Program (TIE), an educational outreach project sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and developed in collaboration with the Mount Wilson Institute which provides data to professionals who may not have access to telescopes. (DDR)

The National Science Foundation predicts that the United States will be unable to meet its future demand for scientists and engineers because student interest in science and math is waning. The goal of many community science programs is to increase the number of students majoring in science and to increase public science literacy.

This booklet is one of four volumes developed to make science more accessible to students with disabilities. It discusses issues in program accessibility for program directors, parents, and teachers are: (1) finding out that out-of-school science programs require a great deal of effort; and (2) having to investigate the accessibility of the site…

This document is designed to provide practical information for teaching the Biology 20-30 Program of Studies. The first section provides an overview of Biology 20, explaining the program philosophy and depth of coverage of some of the objectives. The use of concept connections and teaching a course around major science themes is described, as well…

Outlines the science courses taught in year 11 at Sacred Heart College in Australia. A feature of these classes is that all periods in all classes may be taken in laboratories designed and equipped for the particular subject. (MLH)

Asserts that technology has a place in the schools through three spheres: craft and design workshops, hobbies and technology centers, and normal science periods. The teacher need not radically change the content of current science courses, but rather teach the existing material in a technological way, by showing applications, and teaching…

Provides information concerning physics education programs at 171 institutions classified into the following categories: universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and university departments of education. Each institution is listed separately, and the information typically includes degree requirements, program structures, entrance…