This literature review provides an overview of recent studies on the introduction of nanosciences and nanotechnologies in secondary education. Four salient research topics have emerged: questions and reflections preceding curriculum development on nanosciences and nanotechnologies lessons; research on students' conceptualisations of nano-related…

Explores possibilities for adapting BSCS materials for use in Hong Kong schools, including discussion of major areas for revision, i.e., selection of local flora and fauna and establishment of a resource supply center for living materials and chemicals. (CS)

Discusses implementation problems of the proposed N and F chemistry curriculum into British comprehensive schools. (MLH)

Summarizes a seminar which dealt with the origins of the separate science disciplines, the nature of integrated science, reasons for and objections to teaching integrated science, and methods of achieving science integration. (GS)

Reviews recent changes that Brazil has undergone in the teaching of biology. Notes that most changes during the past 15 years have been restricted to content. Suggestions are made for curriculum reform. (CS)

Suggests approaches to curriculum production and their application to in-service training of curriculum developers. Also discusses experiences of developing the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials. (MLH)

Discusses ways to improve physics curricula, such as including events from science history and using discovery techniques. (MLH)

Discusses features of the "Basic Science" course in Japan; reasons why few students selected basic science; the development of Science I and Science II (results of the curriculum revision); and the relationship between Basic Science, Science I, and Science II. Science I and II objectives are provided in the appendices. (JN)

Presents three separate but related discussions on the rationale for including electronics into school physics programs. Pressures for curriculum change, strategies for teaching electronics, objectives of electronics, and other areas are addressed. (JN)

Outlines the approach of a British educational committee to draft proposals for a secondary chemistry syllabus at the N and F levels. (MLH)

Described is the new grade 12 physics curriculum to be tested in Victoria (Australia) schools in 1977. (SL)

Describes physics curriculum development for secondary schools being conducted at the Institut fur die Padagogik der Naturwissenschaften in the Federal Republic of Germany. (MLH)

Discussed are changes made in the physics curriculum of the Danish Gymnasium. Presents a table showing the curriculum for science and language tracks. Describes five dimensions of physics and intermediate and high level courses. (YP)

Reports the results of a study designed to determine the aims or goals of chemists and teachers and how they attempt to achieve these aims, and the extent to which these aims are achieved. (Author/GS)

Describes how the basic principles of energy flow and matter recycling can be incorporated into a framework around which many classes, courses and perhaps curricula could be designed. (LS)