Individually Guided Education (IGE) is a comprehensive system of schooling designed to produce high pupil achievement by accepting differences in learning rates, styles, and levels of motivation. Some features of IGE include: a multiunit organization rather than age-grade levels, instructional programing for individual students, and selected…

Energy education is defined and three approaches, citizen, career, consumer, are suggested and explained. A rationale for energy education in the schools is given and the federal role in energy education is explained. The curriculum development efforts of the department of energy are mentioned and a list of energy curriculum materials is included.…

Describes an elementary school project of constructing and marketing toys for a profit. (SL)

Presents excerpts from Donald McCurdy's testimony to the Committee on Science and Technology of the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes discussions involving budget cuts in science education funding and the potential consequences of same; suggests best expenditures of science education research funding. (DS)

Discussed are several teacher leadership strategies which can be used to circumvent disruptive pupil behavior and maintain effective student control in the science classroom. Strategies include starting and closing procedures for each class period and late assignment policies. (DS)

Discusses the goals and functions of the U.S. Office of the Gifted and Talented. Describes an example project, the Dillon Outdoor Education Project for secondary students. (MA)

Describes a resource center where teachers of the gifted can explore new teaching methods, create materials and curricula, assist other teachers in developing classroom techniques, and create a unique learning opportunity for teachers of gifted children. (MA)

Describes the Schoolyard Ecosystem Project (SEP) developed in Florida for a fifth-grade science enrichment class. The project focused on identifying the schoolyard's ecosystem; determining species at risk; determining how to help; collaborating with community leaders, parents, and peers; and becoming leaders for the environment. (AIM)

Introduces a four-week environmental education project developed for elementary school students with the cooperation of the college of education and local school districts. Supports student learning in science through inquiry. (YDS)

Presents a workshop on graphing technology that targeted a diverse group of students from elementary and secondary grades. Includes an activity on exploring the relative rates of heating and sections on reading the graphs, practicing with sensors, and plotting 3-D graphs. (YDS)

Presents a program for elementary teachers to learn how to use hand tools and household appliances to teach the principles of physics. The lesson helps teachers become familiar with simple hand tools, combat the apprehension of mechanical devices, and develop an interest in tools and technology. Session involves disassembling appliances to…

Suggested is that a most successful way of bringing the mentally retarded child into the mainstream of the classroom is through sports and recreation. Two major programs of the Kennedy Foundation, available for teachers who need help in developing activities for the mentally retarded in their classrooms, are described. (EB)

Describes a humanistic, child-oriented science program for gifted students. Stresses open structure, varied learning styles, and experimentation. (MA)

Offers suggestions of ways to encourage problem solving activities on the playground. (MA)