The document contains the final report on the Gifted Science Project in Montgomery County, Maryland, a program to provide resources for gifted students in grades 3-8 who are motivated in science. The primary product is a microfiche file (the Project Resource File) listing people, places, and published materials that can be used by individual…

Organizations such as the Ohio Academy of Science sponsor programs to encourage junior and senior high school students to conduct science projects. These programs are designed to give students who might pursue careers in technical areas a realistic foretaste of some of their future professional responsibilities, including the effective…

Discusses the following aspects of university project work: academic and social aims, recent trends, and availability of projects. Advises teachers how to determine the time allotment and assessment procedures for project work. (MLH)

This publication describes in detail projects for using solar energy; five major projects and five mini-projects. The major projects are: (1) Parabolic reflectors, both cylindrical and spherical; (2) Solar oven; (3) Hot water heater; (4) House heating; and (5) Conversion to electricity. Mini-projects investigate: (1) Solar computers; (2) Fresnel…

This book was developed for use in India and is adapted from "Ideas for Science Investigations" by Victor M. Showalter and Irwin L. Slesnick. It is a source book of ideas for student research projects. Three model projects are described, illustrating different approaches taken by three students to the investigation of the rise of sap in…

A description is given of research projects in the following fields: Chemistry; Earth, Space, and Graphic Sciences; Engineering; English; History; Law; Mathematics; Mechanics; Physics; Social Sciences; Military Instruction; Military Psychology and Leadership; Physical Education; and Medical Research. (Author)

Introduces project work as a viable alternative to other forms of practical assessment involved with the Nuffield A-level physical science course. Percentages of teacher and student responses to attitude statements concerning project work are reported. (CS)

Suggested are activities that might stimulate cognitive thought in students and which can be performed both in school and at home. (EB)

Describes the synthesis of a sweetening compound that requires seven laboratory periods of three-hours duration. (MLH)

Included are abstracts of 40 science projects for secondary level courses of biology, physical science, and chemistry. (SL)

Current research shows that the number of science fairs and science fair participants is increasing. However, other than the growth of participant numbers, there is very little research investigating the benefits of these science fairs and assessing whether science fair projects are worth the time, effort, and money spent on them. The purpose of…

This guide introduces the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Award Program and includes information on competitions, science activities, and tips on how to facilitate invention programs. Sections include the following: (1) "Introducing the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program"; (2) "Teaching Invention"; (3) "Young…

Describes a science program for high school students designed to increase student interest in science, to encourage them in the further study of science discipline, and to interest them in occupational careers in science. (Author/RK)

Describes a unit on dinosaurs that led students into many other areas and concepts. (GB)