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Uthe, Richard E. – Science Teacher, 2004
Many students in introductory science courses at both the secondary and tertiary levels learn science as a miscellaneous collection of facts, concepts, and equations that must be memorized to pass examinations. One way to show students that they actually can "do" science is to have them use an observable event to generate a relationship that can…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Introductory Courses, High School Students, College Students

Brownstein, Erica M.; Destino, Thomas – Science Teacher, 1995
Discusses one approach to addressing lack of exposure to science for African American students, the Saturday Academy of Clark Atlanta University. Areas of interest are laboratory activities, hands-on science, and social engagement. Presents a review of related literature and a study of the program. Contains 16 references. (LZ)
Descriptors: Black Students, Equal Education, High School Students, Laboratory Experiments