Compares two laboratory treatments: (1) Constructing and Applying the Concepts of Physics (CACP) which is guided-inquiry; and (2) Toys in Motion (TIM) which focuses on problem solving skills and design work. Discusses the two laboratory courses and assessment procedures. (YDS)

A high school senior describes her adventures as part of an eight-week glacier expedition in Alaska and British Columbia. Also includes information on how to obtain unique summer enrichment opportunities for teachers and students. (ZWH)

This document contains a critical analysis of Project Learning Tree (PLT). PLT was developed and distributed in the mid-1970s. It consists of 2 activity guides, one for grades K-6 with 89 activities and another for grades 7-12 with 88 activities. The program also provides free workshops for teachers and others. The analysis of PLT includes the…

In 1978 Congress directed the National Science Foundation to conduct a national needs assessment of science education in two-year colleges. Volume I of the final report describes the design of the study, the findings, and the recommendations. A separate volume, Volume II (SE 033 604), contains appendices which provide supporting materials, as well…

Volume II of a national needs assessment of science education in two-year colleges, consists of six appendices which provide supporting material and supplementary tabulations of data related to the study described in Volume I (SE 033 603). Appendices A, B, and C consist of descriptions of the following in subsequent order: sample design and the…

Andy S. W. Sae shows how to stimulate interest in science by using a chemical magic show for teaching at the pre-high school level. Richard D. Barnes describes Kinderchem, a visiting science program for the elementary classroom. (JN)

Describes various aspects of the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Colorado, including its history, teaching quality, research programs, and commitment to professional service. (CS)

Presented is a review of the professional literature concerning the value of science education for mildly retarded students. (CS)

Discusses processes for change that have been used to introduce innovative learning processes into laboratory courses. In one case the content of the course was not changed, just the order of presentation. In the second example cooperative learning processes were introduced in order to facilitate a change in the course content. (AIM)

The Creativity in Science and Technology (CREST) award program is a national program designed to encourage secondary students to conduct their own experimental project in science and/or technology. Reports on a national evaluation of the CREST program which concludes that CREST is a useful method of incorporating scientific investigations into the…

Describes the science program, Science Community Year, that focuses on the improvement of science learning of all students by creating a learning community within the college. Discusses program cost, effectiveness, design, and student perceptions. (ZWH)

Discusses the efforts of the president of the National Academy of Science to get scientists more involved in the public schools. (ZWH)

Introduces the Iowa Chautauqua Program (ICP) which was disseminated through the U.S. Department of Education as an exemplary model of professional development for inservice teachers. Results reveal intricate relationships between classroom implementation by teachers and program implementation by the school district. (Contains 24 references.)…

Due to his work to determine how cholera was spread in the 18th century, John Snow (1813-1858) has been hailed as the father of modern epidemiology. This article presents an inquiry model based on his life and work, which teachers can use to develop a series of biology lessons involving the history and nature of science. The lessons presented use…