Lists and describes a variety of major national astronomy organizations which amateurs can join. It also lists stores and institutions across the U.S. that offer a discount to members of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP). (Author/SA)

Described is an alternative to the science fair for promoting student interest in science. High school students are invited to participate in a science olympiad, promoting high school college interaction. Suggestions for organizing events and activities of the olympiad are included. (DS)

Three papers--"The Science Gifted" by R. Youngs, "Science and the Gifted Adolescent" by K. Martin, and "Science for the Handicapped Gifted Child" by J. Schnur and G. Stefanich--address science instruction for gifted students. (SBH)

This study examined the perceptions of 90 gifted students in India about their choices of scientific disciplines to study in depth. Males tended toward engineering; females toward biology. Gender differences that emerged from student responses are discussed, as are suggestions for fostering students' intrinsic motivation to choose nontraditional…

Discusses the problem of decline in support for science and basic research. Argues that environmental science needs more recognition as a politically attractive funding mechanism to engage the efforts of young persons now enrolled in traditional graduate programs. Lists suggestions to provide incentives to encourage the development of new…

Describes a camping experience and its activities created for girls entering 6th grade who wanted to learn science and explore science-related fields. Indicates that the camping experience for girls promoted positive attitudes toward science learning. (KHR)

Introduces the Science and Engineering Ambassadors scheme (SEAs) which aims to increase the awareness and participation of young people to science, engineering, and technology. Creates opportunities for young people to interact with working scientists and engineers to encourage them in these subjects. (YDS)

Examines the effects of formal teaching of ethical issues related to science on middle school students' attitudes towards science and science achievement. Reports that teaching ethical issues in science had a positive influence on the students' attitudes toward science, specifically the interest level in science and perception of the practicality…

Introduces a science program that provides an exciting, safe, and interactive educational experience. Describes activities and the impact of this program. (KHR)

Five independent attitudes related to craft, design, and technology (CDT) are isolated by factor analysis. Rated liking for CDT, the intention to study continually, contemplation of a career based on it, verbal intelligence, mathematical ability, and technical skills of the family are also measured. Some sex differences are considered. (Author/YP)

Provides directions for performing eight short activities which relate to various animals and help to teach affective objectives relating to interests, attitudes, and values. (RT)

Describes this year's chemistry exhibition held in Japan and sponsored by the Chemical Society of Japan. Summarizes the purposes, preparation, and the activities of the exhibition. (YP)

Describes a high school chemistry competition at the University of Maryland (College Park). Basic guidelines, organization, events, and evaluation of the competition are provided. A list of events is presented. (YP)

Discusses the advantages of opening class sessions with demonstrations. Describes 11 demonstrations, including cloud formation, lather expansion, singing glassware, a flickering filament, balancing a fork and spoon, spinning an egg, television distortion, a roll race, a vortex generator, a suspended egg, and flight magic. (YP)

Discusses the use of science history and etymology in science instruction in order to maintain students' interest. Presents a specific example of the historical background of pharmacology. (JRH)