Describes a chemistry club project. Explains the three goals: to enhance hands-on science in elementary classrooms, to encourage females to enter the field of science, and to encourage high school students to consider teaching as a career choice. Provides an outline and examples of the characters and demonstrations. (RT)

Explains how tradebooks can be used in science instruction. Presents lists of tradebooks for teacher use to (1) lower abstraction, (2) develop skills and talents, (3) enhance self-esteem and social skills, and (4) measure mastery through alternative assessment activities. Also presents lists of tradebooks for student use. (PR)