Descriptions of high school chemistry courses are provided, including organic chemistry, introductory chemistry for mathematics-shy students, and a course for eighth-graders taught by high school seniors. (SK)

Choosing the proper content for high school physics courses is not an easy task for the teacher or the school. Depth and breadth of coverage, student interests and background and teacher strengths may by considered. This paper provides help for teachers in choosing course content. Topics are: (1) scope of physics; (2) list of seven basic…

Papers presented at a conference of science educators from 26 countries organized to discuss world trends in science education are compiled in this publication. Section titles are: (1) Perspectives on Science Education - Some Major Trends (9 papers); (2) Science Curriculum Development for the Future - A Look at Some of the Issues (7 papers); (3)…

Provides a point of view that the organic lab is a good place for the student to use and learn problem solving skills while performing the cookbook experiments. Notes that an equilibrium between the theoretical and practical aspects of organic chemistry should be established. (MVL)

Addresses the change in focus from traditional school district-designed, fact-oriented science curricula in which teachers are in charge of designing and implementing instruction, to a science, technology, and society (STS) plan for science instruction in which students take a more active role. (DDR)

Argues that science is what it is because people have made it that way and that science could be different. Also points out that the various roles that science plays in society are constructed and likewise could be different. Contains 16 references. (DDR)

Based on the premise that technology is an integral part of society and culture, this guide provides an overview of technology and the process used to teach about it. It also presents a model for technology education, with implications and characteristics, along with a process model for the development of a technology education course of study.…

An overview is provided of the status and future of science, engineering, and mathematics education in public two-year colleges. In addition, results of several national-level studies are reviewed, and 15 recommendations developed by the National Task Force for the Improvement of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education in Community,…