Describes an interdisciplinary research project on production of food or fodder yeast from sewage. Indicates the presence of satisfactory educational and experimental results in operation of a pilot plant. (CC)

The results of a survey of project work in three science and technology departments at two universities and the deficiencies apparently inherent in these activities in their present form is summarized. (Author)

Discusses the trial of an elective course entitled Social Aspects of Chemical Engineering'' at McGill University. Indicates that student initiative is encouraged through the use of an uncertainly defined structure. (CC)

Describes a course for non-engineering students at Lafayette College which includes the design process in a project. Also included are the study of modeling, optimization, simulation, computer application, and simple feedback controls. (Author/TS)

Describes the revision of a dated short story anthology by a junior high school English class. (RD)

A report of an on-going experimental program utilizing "talking typewriters and teacher aides in a government-funded center to supplement reading instruction. (RD)

Students and teachers in an all-white suburban high school independently undertook projects to help foster better understanding and relations between blacks and whites in Pittsburgh and its suburbs; a paper presented at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (59th, Washington, D.C., November 28, 1969). (SW)

Describes a course which focuses student activities on the preparation of an environmental impact statement. The course provides undergraduate/graduate students with an intensive field ecology experience which exposes them to scientific principles of biology, environmental analysis, and quantitative sampling methods. Includes course format,…

A group of eighth-grade art students created a four-panel fiberglass mural made by figurecasting in plaster. Students aided in planning and executing the mural, including acting as models. The process and problems encountered are discussed. (IS)

Authors of "For the Love of Writing" suggest projects that will teach pupils how to write letters that will get responses, thus stimulating interest. Techniques for writing complimentary letters, mystery letters, animal letters, book report letters, bottle and balloon messages, and sending electronic mail are discussed. (PP)

Reviews a one-semester senior plant design/laboratory course, focusing on course structure, student projects, laboratory assignments, and course evaluation. Includes discussion of laboratory exercises related to process waste water and sludge. (SK)

The Redbank Regional High School in New Jersey has a color television studio equipped with cameras and other production equipment. Students have made mock commercials and films about career exploration and fire prevention. As they make the films, students develop and practice their reading, writing, speaking, and organizational skills and learn to…

Children need to understand the role forests play in human life and ecology, and the competing claims of industry, recreationists, and conservationists for this resource. Class projects and discussion topics are suggested to bring these issues to life in the classroom. Other sources of information and children's books are also listed. (PP)