Discusses experience of teaching optical experiments with emphasis upon the student's design and construction of refracting and reflecting telescopes. Concludes that the student's interest and acquired knowledge are greatly enhanced through the use of realistic experiments. (CC)

Summarizes the characteristics of student projects of both college and secondary levels, involving schemes in operation and the functions of a working party on the study of society roles in project developments. Indicates that the wide use of project work will be beneficial to both student and teacher. (CC)

Discusses a two-year project on the properties of polyelectrolyte flocculants conducted by students at the Abbey High School, Redditch, England. Included are descriptions of the experimental procedures used and conclusions arrived at. (CC)

Describes an experiment designed to provide the opportunity for studying some of the parameters affecting the stability of Vitamin C in various environments, and to acquaint the student with an experimental procedure for studying simple reaction kinetics and the calculations of specific rate constants. (Author/JR)

Advocates an increase in the use of simulation methods in science education. (JR)

Examines aspects of the learning theories of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, and Ausubel as they relate to laboratory experiences for upper elementary and secondary school science students. (JR)

Discusses some aspects in the operation of an astronomical club, involving sorts of clubs, leadership, club organization, meeting places and periods, methods of starting club activities, equipment, operations, materials available and their prices, and suggested budgets. (CC)

A laboratory experiment is detailed which students can themselves perform to illustrate the subtleties of Einstein's theory of relativity. (JP)

Describes a science syllabus for secondary school girls who think science irrelevant. Included are units such as Food, What It Is, And Why We Need It,'' What Happens to Our Food,'; Some Foods We Prepare,'' Keeping the Home Clean,'' How to Keep Healthy,'' and Future Trends in Food.'' (PS)