This study revamps and optimizes the teaching and learning process and instrument for the classic binary vapor-liquid equilibrium experiment by combining activity coefficient model simulations and practical exercises. Our teaching process combines a software simulation and practical exercises. Utilizing Aspen software, students can predict phase…

Presents abstracts of innovative activities of students in grades 7 through 12. Projects include community surveys, student or teacher initiated home/school experiments, scientist-supervised research by high school students, community and school service projects. (EB)

An activity involving future elementary school teachers designed around inexpensive balloons which when launched contained postcards to determine the geographic location of the landing. The investigation is student-centered, involving unknown questions, and was conducted for enjoyment. (DF)

The function of filters in various situations is discovered through activities with common objects, machines, and organisms. (DF)

Discusses the characteristics of the Physics Activities Center established by the Kansas State University Department of Physics with the purpose of providing students the opportunities to "do their own thing". Included is a summary of its practical applications and a description of student reactions. (CC)

Describes a simple and inexpensive apparatus which can be easily constructed and which provides a highly visible example of an apparently reversible reaction for undergraduates. (DF)

A multidiscovery, open-ended, sciencing experience appears to have implemented nearly the full spectrum of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objective domains.'' (Author/DF)

Provides a listing of articles and papers published in 1976 relating to various fields of biology and presents various biological science activities. (SL)

Describes an activity using simple materials that gives students an opportunity to express their ideas about possible extraterrestrial life forms. (JR)