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Download full textCrawley, Frank E. – 1987
The Institute in Physical Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among teachers of physical science. Five major objectives addressed were to: (1) improve physical science teachers' understanding of fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry; (2) provide physical…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Physical Sciences
Crawley, Frank E. – 1986
The Summer Institute in Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among elementary and secondary teachers. Three major objectives addressed were to: (1) improve teachers' understanding of basic concepts in the subject field; (2) provide teachers with training in the use of…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Wells, John; And Others – TIES: Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Students, 1992
Describes a variety of projects that were used in a summer program for gifted high school students to help teach biotechnical concepts and applications. Presents six projects utilizing algae as tool for solving problems. Also presents five production-oriented projects with hydroponics and fermentation as research and development themes. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Microbiology, Problem Solving, Science Education
Peer reviewedMoravcsik, Michael – Minerva, 1971
Taken from a paper delivered at the Durham meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in September 1970 proposing a new selection procedure, training program, employment, and research projects for university graduate science students. (IR)
Descriptors: Competitive Selection, Developing Nations, Economically Disadvantaged, Graduate Students
Peer reviewedBlunck, Susan M.; Yager, Robert E. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 1990
A model for a two-week summer science teaching workshop is presented. Included are the goals and objectives of the science/technology/society course, the history of the program, and some results for students using these methods. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Models
Peer reviewedAczel, Debra; And Others – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 1994
Describes a professional development program to help teachers attract city children to the study of technology and science by showing science as a way to understand and control social and material surroundings. (MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Municipalities, Science and Society
Windham, Thomas – Winds of Change, 1999
The role of mentor is inherent to traditional American Indian societies, and American Indian students benefit greatly from mentoring. Discusses a handbook and two programs that emphasize mentoring in helping American Indians, other minorities, and women pursue higher education leading to careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, College Students, Engineering Education
Denoya, Laila E., Ed.; And Others – 1997
This book contains descriptions of the 122 Summer Science Camps (SSC) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) from 1992 to 1996. This program is employed as an early intervention strategy that reaches out to a large number of disadvantaged children who are underrepresented in scientific and technical careers. The main goal of the SSC is to…
Descriptors: Calculus, Career Awareness, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies
Crawley, Frank E. – 1988
The Institute in Physical Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among elementary and secondary teachers of physical science. Four major objectives were addressed: (1) improve teachers' understanding of fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry; (2) improve fifth-…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 5
