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Science News, 1990
This is a review of important science news stories of 1990 as reported in the pages of this journal. Areas covered include anthropology, astronomy, behavior, biology, biomedicine, chemistry, computers and math, earth sciences, environment, food science, materials science, paleobiology, physics, science and society, and space sciences. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Current Events, High Schools, Higher Education
O'Meara, Stephen James – Science Probe, 1991
Describes several significant observations by amateur astronomers of recent, spectacular clouds and storm systems on Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. (Author/JJK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Science Education
Download full textWhite, Arthur L.; Klapper, Michael H. – 1993
The National Center for Science Teaching and Learning (NCSTL) located at The Ohio State University conducts research on factors that while influencing the teaching and learning of science are generally outside teacher control. This NCSTL digest deals with the professional status and responsibility of science teachers in schools. While giving…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
This booklet provides an introduction to solar energy by discussing: (1) how a home is heated; (2) how solar energy can help in the heating process; (3) the characteristics of passive solar houses; (4) the characteristics of active solar houses; (5) how solar heat is stored; and (6) other uses of solar energy. Also provided are 10 questions to…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy Education, Heating, Intermediate Grades
Milling, Eileen – Science Probe, 1991
Reports on a cross-section of high school seniors who were among the 40 students named as finalists in the fiftieth annual science talent search. Presents highlights from interviews with these exceptional teenagers being recognized for their independent research efforts in science, engineering, and mathematics. (JJK)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Exceptional Persons, Grade 12, Independent Study
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
This booklet provides an introduction to renewable energy, discussing: (1) the production of electricity from sunlight; (2) wind power; (3) hydroelectric power; (4) geothermal energy; and (5) biomass. Also provided are nine questions to answer (based on the readings), four additional questions to answer (which require additional information), and…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Electricity, Energy, Energy Education
Peer reviewedFranzblau, Deborah S. – Primus, 1992
Details the planning and the outcomes for an undergraduate seminar course that introduced students to journal articles and graduate level texts pertaining to theoretical computer science. Included are useful guides for students that provide basic techniques for reading mathematical papers, and that lead students through the process of generating…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Mathematics, Computer Science, Higher Education
