Discusses how the topic of cratering can be used to help students develop inquiry skills. Details five activities that focus on the nature and processes of cratering. (DDR)

Provides details of an activity in which students in grades 4-10 determine the Average Passenger Occupancy (APO) in their community and develop, administer, and analyze a survey to determine attitudes toward carpooling. (DDR)

Summarizes the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) project called Engineering Education for a Changing World. Outlines each step of the project and explains the reasons for altering the theory and practice of engineering education. (DDR)

Considers the idea that concept mapping has applications beyond those associated with student assessment. Outlines further uses for concept mapping in the classroom along with suggestions for implementing this powerful tool. (DDR)

Argues on ontological grounds against the idea that technology is simply applied science. The premise of the argument is that technology can also be considered a necessary precursor to scientific knowledge. Contains 19 references. (DDR)

Presents three demonstrations that can help teachers explain crystal properties. The equipment used includes a laser, quartz crystals, and chalk dust. The laser light enables students to observe characteristics of structure that cannot be made with white light. (DDR)

Gives details of three experiments with alcoholic fermentation by yeasts which yield carbon dioxide and ethanol. Lists procedures for making cider, vinegar, and fermentation gases. Provides some historical background and detailed equipment requirements. (DDR)

Specifies some of the conflicts in philosophies, values, and priorities regarding scientific knowledge present in the development of science education curriculum standards through the use of the "Science for All Americans project." Excerpts interviews to identify key issues. Examines interest groups concerned with controversial issues…

Provides an historical perspective of the popular topics that have influenced science education during the past quarter century and reviews current international debate on scientific literacy and science pedagogy. Suggests that there is still considerable cause for concern for school science curriculum and sociopolitical action needs to be taken.…

Reports on a study that examines how well middle school programs support the attainment of key scientific ideas specified in the national science standards. Identifies the typical strengths and weaknesses of these programs using research-based criteria. (Contains 88 references.) (DDR)

Outlines chemistry labs used during the first quarter of study and advises about framing the course for students. Topics of the labs include observation; blind observation; measurement, determination of conversion factors, and percent error; taking and reporting data over time; and density. (DDR)

Compares a qualitative study of teacher decision making during the first year of implementation of an environmental education curriculum. Examines perceptions of training, the program, administrative and peer support, and the manner in which the program was implemented in each classroom. Reports that teachers' perceptions stemmed from cognitive…

Environmental education in early childhood education is very effective in shaping positive attitudes toward the environment. Debates whether the school or the community should assume responsibility for environmental education. (DDR)

Speculates on the issue of whether innovation can be taught. Uses historical accounts to suggest characteristic patterns of innovation. (DDR)

Analyzes Korean 8th grade students' achievement in physics-related areas of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study-Repeat (TIMSS-R) and investigates the implications for revising the physics-related areas in the national curriculum. (Contains 44 references.) (Author/YDS)