Reviews science education reform efforts during the 1950s to the present in relation to their effects on the changing science curriculum. (ZWH)

Describes a curriculum development project in which the Science Education Center of the University of Oklahoma and the science department of Norman (Oklahoma) High School prepared and classroom tested complete courses in biology, chemistry, and physics using the learning cycle principles of exploration, conceptual invention, and discovery. (JN)

The National Diffusion Network (NDN) is a federal program that disseminates information about exemplary educational programs and helps other schools replicate them. Each state has an NDN facilitator who can help interested teachers develop and/or find appropriate curricula. Information on applying to and participating in the NDN is given. (DH)

Describes a Science-Technology-Society (STS) course implemented in Iowa that utilizes the National Science Teachers Association guidelines for STS courses. (PR)

Describes how small-mammal studies in the out-of-doors can be adapted to science and environmental programs in the middle and upper secondary grades. (HM)

Presented are the reasons why the earth sciences must play a major role in curriculum renovation. Philosophical, methodological, and conceptual contributions to K-12 curriculum content are discussed. (KR)

Indicates that atmospheric science is not just forcasting the weather. Gives an overview of current topics in meteorology including ozone depletion, acid precipitation, winter cyclones, severe local storms, the greenhouse effect, wind shear and microbursts. Outlines the Atmospheric Sciences Education Program at Purdue University to produce…

Described is an earth science course in which students develop projects throughout the school year. Essential behavior goals, a description of projects for developing cooperative group skills, and a student evaluation form are included. (KR)

Presents the transcript of an interview with the director of the Environmental Futures Center in Moscow to identify current environmental issues that will influence the development of international curriculum resource materials for environmental education. (MDH)

An activity in which students describe the worldwide geographic distribution of petroleum, identify and locate the countries that make up the Middle East, and name the countries that import oil to meet their domestic needs is presented. Discussion questions and answers are included. (KR)

Describes the four major phases of a science project to create a school-site native plant habitat: (1) planning the habitat area; (2) constructing the habitat; (3) writing the related curriculum; and (4) providing inservice programs to other interested science teachers. (MDH)