Discusses the development of earth science curriculum projects and student activities via the Central Evolution Education Project (CEEP) for grades eight through ten earth science classes. (SL)

Discusses marine life associated with salt marshes and field trip activities for observing salt marshes. (SL)

Describes in detail the construction of an improved version of Hero's engine that is easy to operate and has a short response time. (GA)

Describes an exercise which familiarizes students with organic chemistry terms and introduces preferential degradation reactions. (CP)

Presents six selected biology notes which could be used in school biology courses. Each includes the name of the author and a description of activities suggested. (HM)

Presents fifteen selected physics notes which could be used in school physics courses. Each includes the name of the author and a description of activities suggested. (HM)

This is an instructional activity from a Crustal Evolution Project (CEEP) module which involves the student with evidence supporting continental drift and the past existance of Pangea. (MDR)

Describes an experiment for general chemistry students for analyzing bathroom cleansers. (SL)

Describes a laboratory exercise illustrating the use of the Cannizzaro reaction in synthesis, the production of commercial resin, and the importance of natural products in industrial chemistry. (SL)

Describes an experiment utilizing the Solvay synthesis of sodium hydrogen carbonate to teach students to organize and plan a synthesis procedure. (SL)

Provides detailed directions for five secondary level science activities in the construction and testing of a solar energy collector system. (SL)

Describes a number of class exercises utilized to aid student understanding of the particle theory of matter. (SL)

Associates science teacher "bad days" with the inability to answer the questions asked by students. Proposes that publications focus on providing the answers to recurring questions experienced by science teachers. (CP)

This experiment, mixing solutions of potassium iodide and lead nitrate to give a bright yellow lead iodide precipitate, often leads students into other topics such as making paint from the precipitate. (BB)

Reviews various activities, interests, procedures, innovations, and courses in science education being conducted in the different Australian states. (SL)