Describes how literature can be used in the science classroom. Discusses Activities; Promoting Excellence in the Classroom; Equity for all Students; and Adapting the Method. (ZWH)

Discusses one school's development and implementation of an integrated science course, and shares the insights gained by teachers involved in the restructuring process. (ZWH)

Describes an investigation for physical science and chemistry students that engages students both physically and mentally. (ZWH)

Describes an activity, bungee jumping, that is fun and effective in illustrating energy transformation. The activity incorporates biology, physics, and calculus into one unit. (ZWH)

Describes an activity that uses a simple classroom experiment to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in air samples. (ZWH)

Describes a project designed to allow middle school students to learn some science concepts through application of science and mathematics lessons. (ZWH)

Presents a model, ChemSafe, that was developed to address and solve the allied problems of chemical purchase, storage, use, and disposal in schools. (ZWH)

Describes activities that allow students to work cooperatively to analyze and study evidence from crime scenes and archaeological digs. The activities demonstrate to students the interdependence of a variety of disciplines in the real world. (ZWH)

Poses solutions for our failure to show students how well mathematics interlocks with the physical structures of the Universe. Some examples are provided to illustrate the natural integration of mathematics and science. (ZWH)

Discusses the importance of creating a science classroom that invites students to learn. (ZWH)

Describes some of the activities developed by Project SEED (Science Education through Experiments and Demonstrations) to teach middle-level students basic concepts and principles of physical science in a logical sequence using inexpensive demonstrations, activities, and experiments. (ZWH)

Shows how effective partnerships can be formed between private industry, research facilities, or universities and any high school through the creative use of community resources and innovative program implementation. (ZWH)

Describes a game that was developed in lieu of the traditional end of the chapter review used to assess student knowledge of a subject. (ZWH)

Uses descriptive text, diagrams, and specific assignments to discuss the different learning modalities of students. Equipped with this knowledge and the power of instructional diversity, the joy of learning and teaching can be regained by simply transforming materials currently used in the classroom into materials that best fit a student's…

Describes a hands-on activity in which the student's task is to design testing procedures and use appropriate formulas to meet the objectives of a two-dimensional projectile motion lab. (ZWH)