Describes the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) and explains the reasons for a curriculum change. Introduces CAPT-style labs which require students to identify a problem, ask questions, develop a hypothesis, design and conduct an experiment, analyze data, and draw conclusions. (YDS)

Presents a density study in which students calculate the density of limestone substrate to determine if the specimen contains any fossils. Explains how to make fossils and addresses national standards. (YDS)

Features suggestions for traveling teachers on organization, carts, being mobile, and relationships. (YDS)

Presents activities on evolution and describes how to integrate lessons on evolutionary biology. (YDS)

Uses ancient technology to teach about physics. Focuses on the atlatl, the trebuchet, and the fire plow to explain work, projectile motion, and the transfer of energy. (YDS)

Introduces the Global Positioning System (GPS) and explains its use in the science classroom. (YDS)

Explains the historical perspective of textbook selection and adoption. Discusses factors affecting textbook publishing. (YDS)

Discusses the goals of science education and science achievement in New Zealand. (YDS)

Introduces a learning module integrating three disciplines--physics, chemistry, and biology--and based on four elements: carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and silicon. Includes atomic model and silicon-based life activities. (YDS)

Uses concept-based laboratory reports to incorporate technical writing into teaching. Features three paragraphs in the writing format: introductory paragraph, data paragraph, and conclusion. Recommends using this teaching method, especially in chemistry laboratories, because of the difficulties students have in understanding. (YDS)

Investigates whether being a member of a professional organization positively affects educators' teaching practices. Aims to understand the factors affecting teachers' professional conduct and uses this information to create new and better methods for teacher education. Focuses on the relationship between membership benefits and classroom…

Explains the process of building a new high school science program driven by inquiry, design processes, and the interdisciplinary approach. Discusses the positive results of the program on students and the difficulties that teachers face. (YDS)

Uses different illustrations with simple line drawings in the word "QUIZ" as clues for students prior to taking tests. (YDS)

Introduces Program for Persons with Disabilities (PPD). Explains the next phase of the program beginning in 2002 which is an academic partnership between four- and two-year colleges called the Regional Alliances for Persons with Disabilities in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology Education (RAD). (YDS)

Aligns science curricula with the current benchmarks and standards. (Contains 45 references.) (YDS)