Science education reform efforts have highlighted the need for scientifically literate citizens, who are capable of using scientific knowledge and skills for reasoning, argumentation, and decision-making. Concurrently, recent state education policies dictate that teachers' effectiveness is measured in part by their students' performance on high…

Presents a classroom demonstration that illustrates the Law of Conservation of Energy. The demonstration utilizes a coupled pendulum device that can easily be constructed from ordinary monofilament fishing line and two metal pendulum bobs. (HM)

Describes how a flannel graph can be inexpensively constructed and effectively used to teach the stages of cell division to junior high school science classes. (JR)

In the transition from the traditional science teaching approach to an activity centered curriculum, useful pieces of scientific equipment are often no longer needed and stored. Suggests ways in which the resourceful teacher can use this equipment to supplement the new curriculum with additional student activities. (JR)

Discusses the advantages and benefits of the audio-tutorial method of instruction in science, examines the kinds of secondary science programs that can be developed and the necessary equipment, and suggests the steps that should be followed in developing an audio-tutorial program. (JR)

Discusses the development of single concept or skill laboratory investigations in an inservice summer workshop and their successful use in the classroom. Included are two examples, respectively, relating to operation of a triple beam balance and classification of phases of matter. (CC)

Briefly outlines ways in which kites may be used in the junior high school science and mathematics curricula. (JR)

Instructions are given for a first graders' science and mathematical lesson entitled: "Stone Soup" (based on a popular story by Marcia Brown). Activities include reading, discussing, collecting materials, cooking, growing plants, and observing physical and chemical changes. (CR)

Improvements in the mechanism of the whirlybird used in the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) unit "Subsystems and Variables" are presented. Variables which can be investigated using this device are discussed. An illustration of the improved device is provided. (CW)

Discusses four problems facing gifted students in elementary science classrooms. Suggests development of teacher-made science packets to resolve these and other problems. A sample lesson on animal classification for grade three is provided. (JN)

Discusses how actual or planned travel experiences can form the basis for constructing realistic, challenging, and interesting problem-solving tasks for classroom use. Provides examples of how teachers and students can create travel problems for use in the classroom. The travel-problem concept is adaptable to any elementary, secondary, or…

Describes features and offerings of Project AIMS (Activities that Integrate Mathematics and Science) which relies on materials developed and written by teachers and uses inexpensive, easily acquired equipment and supplies. The focus is on hands-on mathematics and science. Includes a brief critique of the program. (MKR)