Solar Power, Fuel Cells, Wind Power and Other Important Environmental Studies for Upper Elementary and Middle School Gifted Students and Their Teachers: Technology, Problem-Solving and Invention Guide

The Fourteen Enriched Chapters in Harry's book are designed to stimulate the Imaginations and Problem-Solving Skills of gifted students. The chapters are: Solving Problems: A Quick Reflection; About Technology Education; Technology - History - Economy - Society Connection; Building Critical Career Skills While Still in School; Solar Power: Here Comes the Sun; Fuel Cells: An Exciting, New, Clean Energy Option; Wind Power: The Fastest Growing Alternate Energy Technology; Archaeological Investigations of Garbage; Organizational Skills: Teaching Timelines; Creative Communications: A Portal to Invention; The Internet: You Ain't Seen "Nuttin" Yet; Creative Makeovers in Your School; More Communications "Stuff"; Edison's Hands: Study of a Genius of Technology and Invention. Four Appendices are also included: I- Keeper of the Flame; II-Some Thoughts on Creativity; III-Why We Compute; IV-The Learning Corporation. ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- Harry T. Roman is a Technology and Environmental Engineer. He is an unusual blend of writer, teacher, inventor and engineer, having achieved acclaim in all four categories. His freelance educational writing appears in Highlights for Children, TechDirections, Interface, Teaching K-8, and The Technology Teacher.