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Jones, Gordon E. – 1986
A course was developed to help science teachers in Mississippi teach physics. Most of those teaching the subject were inexperienced in physics, had limited background in the subject, and were in need of help. The course provided these teachers with a deeper understanding of physics principles, emphasized problem-solving strategies, and included…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Demonstrations (Educational), High Schools, Material Development
Wiygul, Sherrill M.; Gifford, Vernon – 1987
To investigate the effect of outside help in executing a successful science fair project, surveys were distributed to 356 participants in the 1987 Mississippi Region V Science Fair. Of this number, 147 students were in grades 7 and 8, 136 in grades 9 and 10, and 73 in grades 11 and 12. Students listed the number of hours they spent using outside…
Descriptors: Predictive Measurement, Predictor Variables, School Business Relationship, Science Education
Peer reviewedMathias, Lon J.; Storey, Robson, F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Describes the Mississippi Governor's School, an intensive three-week summer school for gifted high school students. Explains format of major courses, use of the American Chemical Society computer course in polymer chemistry, discussion sections, and hands-on laboratory. (JM)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Admission Criteria, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction
