Describes the gravitational lens effect and the chance of observing it. The use of stars, galaxies, or quasars is recommended for alignment with an intervening lens mass. (Author/SA)

Presents the plans for constructing a spectrophotometer which can scan the spectrum in a thirtieth of a second. The instrument can be used to determine the absorption characteristics of a solution compared to a pure solvent. The instrument allows time to investigate phenomena that occur quickly. (Author/SA)

Examines how the science classroom can be organized so that pupils are able to develop their social and emotional skills which results in a greater interest in science lessons. Suggests that these strategies could help students get along better with each other, thus propagating greater willingness to empathize across cultures. (Contains 15…

Outlines the development of an after school science club in which students find a science topic of interest and create a storyboard through photographs. Includes tips for shooting photographs and equipment suggestions. (DDR)

Describes a teacher's efforts to put science first in the classroom. Discusses changing the place of science on the schedule and presents an activity to engage student interest. Concludes that a difference in teacher attitude towards science motivates students to learn. (NB)

Reports on research which identifies factors, both inside and outside the curriculum, that influence students in choosing whether or not to continue with science. Challenges some of the accepted wisdom in science teaching and emphasizes the importance of those motivational factors that stimulate the imagination and commitment of students. Contains…

This study (n=711), using students from grades 4-7, focused on the following questions: (1) Do any of the variables of gender, ethnicity, ability, and grade have a relationship with student attitudes toward science as a subject? and (2) Is there a significant relationship between students' attitudes toward science and science achievement?…

Asserts that stereotypical notions of science and scientists keep students from seeing themselves as capable of assessing science-related social issues. Describes the results of a project in which seven fourteen-year-olds from an impoverished inner-city neighborhood are exposed to the world of science through creating oral histories and visiting…

Describes visual experiments that illustrate some basic concepts in chemistry and their principles. (KHR)

Describes an experiment producing a visible spectrum with inexpensive equipment available in the physics classroom. Discusses some related equations, apparatus settings, and instructional methods. (YP)

Provided is a discussion of items covering a variety of fascinating biological topics which include: the elasticity of the furcula of starlings in flight, beavers increasing the greenhouse effect, effective invaders, traveling birds, the cuckoo deception, competitive sperm, hearing springs, heat and sight, blinking as punctuation, mutations, and…

Presents an effective way to start a technological revolution in schools by beginning with a single exciting project that incorporates new technologies and then letting interest in the project prompt others to action. (JRH)

Advocates the use of event-based science which is dependent upon current phenomena and student interest and which brings spontaneity to the curriculum and facilitates student development in the affective as well as cognitive domain. (MKR)

Students (n=161) who attended high school summer science residencies at colleges were surveyed. Quotes from respondents are provided to illustrate the impact of the residency experience on their attitudes toward scientific work. Most participants reported at follow-up that they were studying or working in scientific fields, with no significant…

Evaluates the attitudes of Chinese boys and girls toward selected science topics. Analysis indicates that male and female Chinese students differed in their response patterns. Females selected more intense responses (strongly agree as opposed to agree, strongly disagree as opposed to disagree). Also, females selected responses suggesting that they…