Provides a number of articles reviewing the use of the TV program Star Trek as a motivation for educational programs, and describes the Star Trek Educational Programs (STEP) program. (SL)

Describes science-related competitive events in which 10th and 11th grade students participated. The organization and operation of the olympiad is detailed. (CP)

Describes a final year undergraduate course in which students use X-ray diffraction to identify clay minerals. (SL)

Reviews programs of introducing Landsat satellite imagery for use in the classroom. (SL)

Describes the objectives and operation of an educational game well-suited for junior high age students. Students compete in groups, making the game appropriate for use with an entire class. (CP)

Laboratory techniques, instructional materials, and teaching methods for secondary school chemistry topics are provided. (CP)

Describes four science laboratory, consumer oriented activities including: milk, fireproofing clothing, acetic acid, and paints. (SL)

Reviews the Environmental Education Activities Manual series, edited by William B. Stapp and Dorothy A. Cox. Selected activities from each of the six volumes of the set are described. Volumes are organized according to age level. (CP)

Presents an experiment in which students prepare salt-water taffy, and concrete props for teaching weak acids and bases. (SL)

Described is a field test of the NSTA "Project for an Energy Enriched Curriculum," entitled "The Energy We Use." The material was tested in Holly Springs, Mississippi. (MDR)

Describes a solar energy research project sponsored by the Energy Research and Development Administration and conducted at Timonium School in Maryland. Elementary student involvement in solar energy studies resulting from the project is noted. (MDR)

Discusses practical aspects of utilizing games in the classroom. Included is a "It's Your Choice" game for promoting environmental awareness. (SL)

Describes a series of activities which will demonstrate electrostatic phenomena. (CP)

Discusses the teaching of chemistry and physics in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 in Denmark's schools and presents sample science activities. (SL)

Second article in a series describing basic physics phenomena observed at home on an ordinary day. Described is a "pinhole" camera effect caused by a lowered window shade. (SL)