Discussion of the use of technology for teaching and learning science focuses on studies that explored trends in teaching science with technology. Highlights include projects using telecommunications through computer networks; constructivist theory and the use of hypermedia; and computer-supported collaborative learning. Implications for teachers…

Presents a unit approach that utilizes Howard Gardner's seven intelligences (Linguistic, Logical/mathematical, Spatial, Music, Kinesthetic/body, Intrapersonal, and Interpersonal). Students are given a list of activities and make a contract to complete a certain number on the list. A sample unit for fifth graders on the bodily systems is provided.…

Describes remedial instruction activities as well as activity developmental strategies that utilize the results obtained from previous research on students' misconceptions related to photosynthesis to enhance 11th- and 12th-grade biology students' understanding of photosynthesis. (ZWH)

Presents inexpensive options for both student science fair projects and setting up display boards. (PR)

Presents a color poster, information, and activities for introducing students to biodiversity. (PR)

By comparing pretests and posttests of elementary school teachers trained in the Full Option Science System, it is concluded that teachers showed gains in teacher confidence, science content knowledge, and attitude toward teaching science. (PR)

Compares data on preservice and inservice primary/elementary teachers' attitudes toward science and science instruction. In addition, the attitudes of males and females were compared. (PR)

Explains how to use saliva instead of blood for classroom blood typing activities. Describes the protocol and equipment needed. (PR)

Describes the statistical test of chi-square analysis. Explains how this test can be used in biology instruction. Examples from blood typing are used. (PR)

Describes the evolution of a collaborative initiative involving undergraduate and graduate students in two teacher education programs. The article maintains that this collaboration, integrating language pedagogy and science instruction, is necessary for teachers who are to collaborate in schools and create enhanced interdisciplinary classroom…

Describes an action research inquiry conducted by a primary science tutor, focusing on his work with preservice and inservice teachers. The paper examines parallels between the research process and the researcher's approach to teaching adult learners. Both were underpinned by explicit epistemological assumptions based on a constructivist view of…

Reports the findings of a study that investigated primary Bachelor of Education student teachers' scientific backgrounds, attitudes toward science, confidence to teach science, and scientific knowledge and understanding. Students had very little chemistry or physical sciences background and many misconceptions about science concepts and processes.…

Describes a course in which societal themes of risk/reward analysis and public policy are supplemented with concepts of scientific journalism, public opinion, and law. Topic areas include environmental chemicals and their impact, basic introduction to organic chemistry, and consumer chemicals. Contains 20 references. (DDR)

Reviews the use of interactive multimedia in teacher education. Explores design, development, and evaluation issues for four examples of multimedia learning environments in mathematics and science: the Student Learning Environment, Investigations in Teaching Geometry, Reflecting on Elementary Science, and the Project Support Environment.…

Suggests many students dislike school science. Outlines strategies science teachers ("coaches") can use to ensure that all students are in the winner's circle. Discusses the object of the game (purposes and goals in the classroom), creating a winning classroom learning climate, what winning students are doing in the classroom, coach's role, and…