Describes the use of student projects within a traditional biology laboratory class to incorporate openness, inquiry techniques, and student choice into course teaching. Included is a list of sample investigations. (CC)

Broadbased topic or project work, the environmental studies of the primary school and the interdisciplinary programs of the secondary school, provides an organizing principle under which children and teachers may engage in a variety of activities. (Author)

Two years' experience in sponsoring a real-life project for drafting students has convinced the sponsoring firm that both the firm and the students benefit. (Author)

Mathematical investigations pursued by two gifted students are presented. One is written by a boy age 9 with his follow-up at 11; he studied patterns to derive the factors for the difference of two squares. Another boy of 11 discovered formulas for slopes of tangent lines and areas under curves. (LS)

Describes a synthesis laboratory that is a two-semester sequence for students who have had general chemistry as well as prior or concurrent experience with organic chemistry. Outlines the compounds synthesized, techniques used, and possible special projects. (GS)

For those involved in creative work with textiles, the degree of control possible in texture, finish, and color of fiber by growing and processing one's own (perhaps with students' help) can make the experience rewarding. The author describes the processes for flax and nettles and gives tips on necessary equipment. (Author/AJ)

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At Michigan State University, a "hands on" approach to the advertising campaigns course has proven successful. The course is limited to 25 students who work in groups of five to develop and prepare an advertising campaign for a client who has agreed to provide information and funds for the course and who in return will get a plans book…

This guide is intended to assist adults working with youth in projects to improve the natural environment of their communities. Two types of environmental projects are described: (1) information projects and (2) work projects. Information projects involve youth in gathering information and then communicating it to the public and to community…

THIS STUDY INCLUDED 75 BOYS AND 67 GIRLS WHO HAD BEEN RESIDENTS SINCE GRADE 1 IN 10 WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES AND WHO HAD BEEN 4-H CLUB MEMBERS AT SOME TIME DURING THIS PERIOD. THREE HYPOTHESES WERE TESTED WITH 19 VARIABLES GROUPED UNDER 3 HEADINGS--(1) EDUCATIONAL, (2) SOCIOECONOMIC, AND (3) TEACHER RATING FACTORS. THE FINDINGS REVEAL THAT THERE ARE…

Presented is a guide for helping secondary school students investigate the litter problem, acquire litter control skills, and develop an anti-litter ethic. The manual contains a hierarchy of learning objectives, a pretest/posttest, background information on litter, and activities keyed to the learning objectives. Each lesson includes brief…