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Weichman, F. L.; Austen, D. J. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Describes the details of constructing, and use of, a solar collector. Uses a black liquid to absorb the energy, the thermosyphon effect to drive the liquid through the collector, and a floodlamp as a surrogate sun. (GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Heat, Higher Education
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DeGroote, Robert A. M. C.; Neumann, Miguel G. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Describes a spot test experiment, designed for use in the undergraduate laboratory, that has been adopted to follow the progress of coupling reactions. (BT)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Hansen, E. H.; Ruzicka, J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Describes three college lab exercises which can be used to demonstrate the elements and characteristics of continuous flow injection analysis. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Zuniga, M. A. – Physics Education, 1979
This paper, presented at the conference on the role of the laboratory in physics education, which was held in Oxford, England in July 1978, describes the role of the laboratory in school and university physics in Honduras. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Conferences, Developing Nations, Higher Education
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Richmond, P. E. – Physics Education, 1979
This paper, presented at the conference on the role of the laboratory in physics education which was held in Oxford, England in July 1978, discusses whether physics laboratories are essential or merely desirable for secondary schools and universities. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Conferences, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment
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Coleman, Frances M. – T.H.E. Journal, 1997
Explains the unique benefits of using simulation software in place of physical experiments testing in high school science. Supplies detailed examples of students' usage. A sidebar presents vendors of simulation packages. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Educational Technology
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Falk, Peter M. – Science Teacher, 1990
Described are several laboratory investigations that may be used to introduce biochemistry. Topics covered include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and metabolism. Reactions, stock solution formulas, and procedures are listed. Emphasized are individualizing work, designing alternative investigations, solving problems, and drawing conclusions. (KR)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Demonstrations (Educational), Educational Experiments, Instructional Materials
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Wruck, Betty; Reinstein, Jesse – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Provides a two hour experiment using direct gravimetric methods to determine solubility constants. Provides methodology and sample results. Discusses the effect of the common ion on the solubility constant. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry
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Openshaw, Peter – School Science Review, 1988
Presented are five ideas for A-level biology experiments using a laboratory computer interface. Topics investigated include photosynthesis, yeast growth, animal movements, pulse rates, and oxygen consumption and production by organisms. Includes instructions specific to the BBC computer system. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Software
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Leff, Harvey S. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Presents ideas on how common household light bulbs can be used to develop interest in learning physics. Focuses on supermarket data taking and analyses, filament temperatures, detective work with three-way bulbs, and lifetime statistics. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Electricity, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
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Shirah, Sue; Dorman, Mildred M. – Science and Children, 1989
Described are science activities in which students concentrate on their senses and make discoveries with their eyes, ears, noses, mouths, and hands. Suggested experiments include activities involving cooking, tasting, observing, floating and sinking objects, making rain, and stringed musical instruments. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Science and Children, 1989
Describes an underwater expedition which will allow students to participate in activities without being physically present. Provides a list of participating museums and examples of activities from curriculum materials which include a poster, bathymetric map, and 25 lessons. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Energy, Experiential Learning
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Shaw, G. W.; And Others – School Science Review, 1989
Provides a reading list for A- and S-level biology. Contains several experiments and demonstrations with topics on: the intestine, bullock corneal cells, valences, the science of tea, automated hydrolysis, electronics characteristics, bromine diffusion, enthalpy of vaporization determination, thermometers, pendulums, hovercraft, Bernoulli fluid…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry
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Magyar, Elaine; Magyar, James G. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Investigates the four week chemistry program in a summer program in science and mathematics. Identifies weekly topics for the program: (1) color and visible spectroscopy; (2) UV spectroscopy, fluorescence, and chemiluminescence; (3) IR and NMR spectroscopy; and (4) lists 12 individual projects. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Course Content, Gifted
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Whipple, Nona; Whitmore, Sherry – Science and Children, 1989
Presents a many-faceted learning approach to the study of crystals. Provides instructions for performing activities including crystal growth and patterns, creating miniature simulations of crystal-containing rock formations, charcoal and sponge gardens, and snowflakes. (RT)
Descriptors: Crystallography, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
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