Junior high schools in three states are currently participating in Science Resources for Schools (SRS), a three-year pilot project designed to link schools with the scientific community. Highlights of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)-directed program and program materials are described. Other AAAS educational activities…

To expand the curriculum within limits of traditional educational environment, one-day field trip is arranged for gifted students to work with a professional (or sponsor) in the student's area of career interest. (SK)

National Science Teachers Association has cited 50 science education programs as national exemplars in the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education. Programs are listed under these headings: elementary science, biology, physical science, science/technology/society, and inquiry. (Author/JN)

A program was developed to encourage Black students to consider science/engineering careers by exposing them to technical and scientific concepts, equipment, and projects during Saturday classes and site visits to businesses, factories, and laboratories; having them interact with minority engineers and scientists; and preparing them for college.…

Investigates some of the evaluation methodologies presently being advocated in assessing the merits of education programs for training science teachers. Questionnaire data from ex-students were used to elicit raw data and an understanding of these data by a newer methodology involving ordering theory. (CS)

Describes the origin, development, and implementation of a cooperative education program at Thomas Moore College. Includes potential benefits for faculty participation in the program. (SK)

Describes the structure and content of a four-year physics/microcomputer degree program at the University of Surrey. (SK)

Describes a year 12 preemployment science course which includes (1) the study of human physiology; (2) construction, maintenance, and repair of science materials; and (3) teaching science to year three and four students at a local primary school. (DS)

Summarizes major features and broad principles of design determined by the editorial panel of the Australian Academy of Science School Chemistry Project. Features discussed include roles of practical work, theory text and laboratory manual, structure of materials, subdivisions of content in text, writing, and appeals for assistance in the project.…

An elementary activity based energy education unit which utilizes student contracts is described. Examples of the preparation involved, student involvement entailed, and examples of contracts and grading criteria are included. (DS)

Describes a science program designed for gifted seventh and eighth grade students. Includes curriculum guidelines; implementation, development, and evaluation of the program. (MA)

Describes the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Pennsylvania which seeks to develop the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary to improve the relationship of man to nature and man and man. The facility is utilized for elementary student activities, teacher workshops, handicapped programs, and college university groups. (DS)

Describes the reasons for science, mathematical, and technological illiteracy, which include the current focus on stressing basic skills, and teacher shortages. Solutions listed include elementary-secondary school curricula that emphasize technical areas, increasing faculty science and engineering salaries, and incentives for drawing students into…

Three sets of elementary science materials are reviewed (ESS activity cards, ESS readers, "We Discover the World") that represent what can be done to enhance and structure learning for a single concept or topic. "We Discover the World" is a set of materials designed to introduce children to their world and their environment.…