This article describes the content of a high school forensic science course. Discusses the definition of forensic science; how the course was started; the course strategy; invited speakers' and the use of mock crime scenes. Provides a sample outline of seven forensic science units. (LZ)

Advocates ornithology as a second-year biology course to create interest and expose students to a variety of science concepts and skills. Recommended course projects include: species identification, habitat visits, population impact studies, migration patterns, and food preferences. Activities and suggestions are given for a January to June…

Describes development of K-12 aerospace education materials. The ninth-grade component, adopted as a pilot program, consists of four parts: history, applications (principles of flight, weather, navigation), spin-offs of research, and careers/organizations. Program evaluation results are reported. (JN)

Describes an inservice course in Chile instituted to upgrade traditional science teaching. (BR)

Describes the main features of the personalized system of instruction (PSI) or Keller Plan, and outlines the advantages and disadvantages encountered in implementing this instructional format in a freshman non-major biology course. (JR)

Describes a general chemistry course which encourages students to investigate the applications of chemical concepts to everyday situations. Commercially available products are analyzed and the accuracy of manufacturers' claims are evaluated. For example, students compare different aspirin brands, calculating percentage of active ingredients and…

Lists common misconceptions about menstruation and suggests a unit on menstrual education. Activities and guidelines are presented along with unit outline. The outline consists of six major areas: definition and purpose; history; anatomy and reproduction; physiology; protection and discomfort; and related topics. (DH)

Describes a laboratory oriented psychology course developed for secondary students which explored, among other things, behaviorism, Freudian psychology and learning and cognition as developmental processes. (BR)

Provides a brief outline of the topics covered in an astronomy syllabus including some broad goals. Discusses the design and implementation of this course in a ninth grade physical science program. Describes major problems that were encountered as well as the benefits that have been realized from the use of this approach. (CW)

Describes an elective course dealing with chemistry for the consumer. Students investigate consumer products, the chemistry behind these products, and possible ways in which a better understanding of chemistry could help them become more selective consumers. The chemistry of aerosols is a topic given particular attention. (JR)

Described is a course on animal behavior offered for high school students grade 10-12. The course has a biology prerequisite and includes units on behavior patterns, communication, courtship patterns, territories, and social groups. (SL)

An applied science course with a variety of activities and independent studies for unmotivated high school students is described. (SA)