Describes a proposal for a new physics program for geology majors at the University of Rome based on a problem-oriented approach and extending the range of physics concepts covered by more traditional courses. Emphasis is put on applying physical concepts to geological problems. (Author/SK)

This syllabus gives a day by day descriptive account of the activities and subjects covered during a two-week in-service program on astronomy, physics, and Florida geology for teachers of grades one through nine. The program for the astronomy and physics was designed to accommodate four levels of instruction: Grades 1 and 2; Grades 3 and 4; Grades…

Described is an undergraduate interdisciplinary project encompassing physics, computer science, and geology and involving a number of students from several academic departments. The project used the topic of the occurrence of in-home radon. Student projects, radon sampling, and results are discussed. (CW)

This monograph attempts to show the importance of bringing marine biology into science classrooms, discusses what makes the ocean so important and explains why oceanography should be included in the science curriculum regardless of where students live. Section I, "Getting Started," includes discussions on the following: (1) "Why…