Describes how to play "Periodic Creep," a chemistry game in which the periodic table is the board. (LS)

Describes the use of a puzzle to reinforce knowledge of how things grow and outlines the use of the house cricket as an alternative to the locust or cockroach in school biology. (Author/GS)

Describes a variety of experiments and activities such as refractive index by an interference method, Young's third slit, a microscope problem, uses of a hand stroboscope, an acceleration game, an aluminum thermometer, why milk boils over, and others. (BR)

Two multi-disciplinary simulation games for secondary school students are described. The Power Station Game involves the decision-making process in regard to the type and site of a power station to be built. Economic as well as environmental factors are involved in deciding what to do about a polluting chemical factory in the Amsyn Problem. (CP)

Describes how to modify an electroscope so the charge can not leak out. (LS)

Describes the apparatus and applications of a solar energy study kit suitable for school and college use. (LS)

Describes a chemical method for preparing leaf skeletons for scientific or artistic work. (LS)

Provides contributed suggestions in applied topics of secondary school physics. Entries include notes on instructional materials, methodology and laboratory techniques. (CP)

Describes the apparatus of a chemistry kit that also contains a pupil's manual and a teacher's guide. (LS)

Illustrates how various common objects can be used in the classroom to demonstrate physical science concepts. Describes the use of toys, ice cubes, light bulbs, meter sticks, and wine bottles as teaching aids. (MLH)

Describes the procedure and materials of a game designed for teaching alimentary systems. One set is used to teach a whole class. (GS)

Science activities and laboratory techniques suggested by contributors for use in the middle school are provided. (CP)

Describes how to convert a wooden block into an apparatus to study friction. (LS)

Laboratory techniques, instructional materials, and teaching methods for secondary school chemistry topics are provided. (CP)