Activities that use a common fluorescent light as a strobe light to make things appear to slow down, speed up, or stand still are presented. Background information on strobe lights and directions for the activities are provided. (KR)

Several suggestions are made for using empty duplicating fluid containers in science experiments and activities. (JR)

Discusses how a science teacher can explain to his youngsters what happens when an ice cube is added to tap water or other liquids. How long melting a standard ice cube takes is also discussed. (HM)

Activities in which students build their own simulations of fossils, using seashells, chicken bones, toy dinosaurs, or leaves as models and plaster of paris, sand, mud, clay, or a mixture of gravel and clay as a matrix are presented. Curriculum extensions are included. (KR)

Describes an ecology exercise suitable for secondary school students in which the school grounds may be used to study communities in association with woody plants. (JR)

Describes methods and procedures for killing, preserving, mounting, and displaying insects. (JR)

Presents a brine shrimp activity designed for students in grades 5-12 to foster authentic scientific inquiry in addition to providing an engaging and exciting avenue for student exploration. Emphasizes that inquiry should be a critical component in the science classroom. (KHR)

A game used for test review based on the television game show "Jeopardy" is described. Sample categories, rules, models for category cards, answer pockets, and answer cards are included. (KR)

Explains the teaching opportunities, especially in science activities and laboratory experiments, of using technology in science classrooms. (YDS)

Uses a theatrical approach to implement dramatization into science classrooms. Explains how to use dramatic science in and outside of the classroom with different scenarios. (YDS)

Describes an activity in which students are introduced to the concept of food webs through a role-playing tag game. (Author/CCM)

Provides tips for students to create and maintain a miniature ecosystem using a large variety of living representatives. (Author/CCM)

A description is given of a class project concerned with examining a population problem and making some political decisions to solve it. A list of topics for the students to research as a basis for their decisions is provided. (DT)

Lists some of the disadvantages associated with the didactic method of teaching science and suggests ways in which teachers can improve this method and stimulate student interest. (JR)