Herein, we describe an effective and tested model of a week-long summer science intensive program for high school students that aimed to elaborate on concepts covered in a high school chemistry or biology course, and to provide high school students an opportunity to learn about studying and pursuing careers in the sciences. The program was…

Reports some of the more significant generalized findings that have emerged from an evaluation of the Nuffield O-Level biology course materials and their use in secondary schools. (JR)

Examines issues and events related to Liberty Baptist College's (LBC) request to have the Virginia Board of Education approve LBC's biology program for teacher training. Criteria used in evaluating the program and interpretations of various individuals involved in the controversy are included. (JN)

Reports the results of a study relating to the effectiveness of the 1972 National Science Foundation summer institute at Ball State University. Participating teachers were motivated to increase, in their own teaching, the level of emphasis given to 45 of 55 instructional topics stressed in the institute. (JR)

Provides tabular data and discusses the evaluations from parents and faculty of a year-long course in sex education at George Mason High School in Falls Church, Virginia. (CS)

Describes the development of the Science Outdoor Learning Environment Inventory which includes seven scales. The instrument was used by high school students (N=643) and the results indicate that the instrument is a sensitive measure that differentiates between different types of field trips. Contains 19 references. (DDR)

A summer science camp was held in Korea for 30 ninth grade students gifted in science. Students were divided into three groups (physics, chemistry, and biology) for activities which included problem solving, brainstorming, and experimental work. The experiments of the physics group addressed the use of solar energy, the chemistry group focused on…

Describes the Alabama Science in Motion Program (ASIM) which provides hands-on science laboratories to high school students. Discusses the benefits of the program for host teachers and its impact on students and preservice teachers. (YDS)