Presented are two brief articles related to teaching the history of chemistry in college chemistry, "Utilizing a Historical Perspective in the Teaching of Chemistry" (Joseph W. Kamsar), and "History of Chemistry" (George B. Kauffman). (RH)

Discussed is the teaching of history related to chemistry in college chemistry courses. Problem areas including naming things and biases (linguistic, geographical, national, religious, ethnic, racial, cultural, sexual, world views, and government) are discussed. Five suggestions for improving instruction are given. (RH)

Describes a two-semester physics course developed at the University of Alberta, Canada to present the development of some of the major theories in physics and their interaction with the prevailing cultures, religions, and philosophies. (HM)

Reports on a study into how the history of chemistry is being taught in colleges and universities. Results indicate that courses on the history of chemistry are hardly ever required of chemistry majors, and they are offered in only 10 percent of American Chemical Society approved chemistry departments. (TW)

Outlines the importance of teaching the methods of science. Describes ways in which teachers can incorporate lessons about scientific methodology into any existing introductory science course. (JRH)

Traces the development of the study of geology and geological education in the United States during the 1700's. Addresses the influences of world travel, agriculture, and medicine on the inclusion of earth science into college curricula and self-instruction "civility books." (TW)

Outlines goals and topics for a course on technology and literature. Subjects, authors, and readings are listed under: impact of nature, technology, and society on the self-concept; language as a technology; new perspectives; and imaginative literature. Student projects (with summaries of selected ones) are described. (DH)

Interest in the application of the history and philosophy of science to science education raises important questions about the effect such considerations will have on educational practice. In this paper, the application emphasizes concepts related to theory testing and theory development specifically and to the growth of knowledge generally. This…

This paper considers the term "authentic science" and its meaning with respect to science education. In particular, three relevant denotations of authenticity are applied to nine facets of science. These facets include methodological and epistemological aspects of science, personal, private, public, historical, societal and technological…

Science policy studies and the social studies of science are two ways to approach science-technology-society (STS) education. This paper applies the two perspectives to STS education and explores the implications of the two approaches for the domain of STS education and the relationship to science education. (YP)

Points out agriculture's central position in the human economy and advocates its placement in liberal education. Provides a list of topics highlighting agriculture in the history of science and technology curriculum. Discusses the potential for using agriculture material in undergraduate science courses. (ML)

Presents the nine teaching units in the history of science, by Klopfer, which can be used for instruction at the ninth and tenth grades. Each of these units, which are designed as case studies, consists of a student booklet and a teacher's guide. (HM)

Explored are the following dimensions of scientific literacy: the ethos of modern science and the cumulative achievements of science and technology in the history of the United States and in the nature of contemporary society. Also discussed is the reform movement in science education. (KR)

Discussed are the needs and objectives that should be evolving in biology education to meet the needs of modern students. Stressed are the principles of curriculum integration, relevance, cultural fitness, and adaptation. Directions for educational reform are described. (CW)

Explains how Darwin's observations and experiments can be used to show the true nature of science and good scientific methods. (PR)