This article presents the transcript of the Presidential Address delivered to the Association for Science Education Annual Conference held at the University of Birmingham in January 2014. In her address, Alice Roberts traces the evolution of various features that are often thought to make humans different from other animals. Examples such as…

An approach to teaching biology to mixed ability groups which primarily relies on individualized instruction is described. (BR)

Describes the difficulties that arise from teaching science to mixed ability groups where individualized instruction is emphasized. (BR)

The first of two brief articles describes the programming of a traditional English Physics course for the Sixth Form; the second describes the activities and specimens used in an introductory exhibition'' in Nuffield Combined Science at one school. (AL)

Describes an approach to chemistry for sixth form students which incorporates many practical applications of chemistry in the areas of pollution, drug problems and other areas. (BR)

Describes an individualized instruction physics program. Characteristic features of program include topics relevant to students and study in an area' rather than a strict subject discipline. (PS)

Describes the techniques used for science instruction and testing with classes of slow learners" in an English secondary school, emphasizing the role of self-instructional audio programs and the use of audio tests. (AL)

Presents an analysis of the conceptual demands of Nuffield O-level biology, outlines the teaching strategy of the course, describes the population for whom the course is suited, and relates possible instructional modifications for those pupils not ideally suited for the course. (GS)

Discusses the nature of the proton in solution. Describes the acidity concept and the measurement of acidity functions in concentrated solutions of strong acids or basis. (BR)

Provides various steps for preparing programmed instructional materials for teaching basic scientific skills to students. Author claims that programmed instruction approach is very useful and interesting for teaching skills. (PS)

Reviews the advanced chemistry course of the Nuffield O-Level Chemistry Project being developed in Great Britain. (SL)

Short articles describe the use of a lever to transfer energy between pucks on a frictionless surface, a demonstration of the principle of conservation of linear momentum, the construction of an inexpensive joulemeter, the design and construction of a simple logic demonstration board using integrated circuits, mounting of Geiger-counters to…

Short articles present ideas for demonstration equipment useful for the junior high school science: three-dimensional magnetic fields, model clocks, and smoke-ring puffers." (AL)