Syllabi in the science subjects, biology, chemistry and physics at lower and general upper secondary school are compared in the light of their underlying philosophies, goals, objectives and recognized importance in science teaching. Even though all syllabi were prepared within the same framework, great differences among syllabi concerning…

Suggests ways to develop English courses dealing with the effects of science. (DD)

Argues that high school teachers have given up on trying to teach equations and mathematics to poorly prepared, inner-city, or very average students. Describes a mathematical problem-solving physics course for all types of students from average to honors. (CCM)

This paper describes a method that attempts to confront the challenges of developing an environmentally-based earth sciences program. The research scheme includes five stages: (1) predevelopment study; (2) curriculum development; (3) implementation; (4) formative evaluation; and (5) curriculum modification. The research results indicate that the…

Summarizes a 10-year Chinese secondary school chemistry teaching experiment, programmed elicitation, which was found to be more effective than traditional Chinese elicitation. Includes sample programmed elicitation textbook section and lesson. (Author/MKR)

Presents a course outline for an advanced high school elective in forensic science. (CS)

Describes a multidisciplinary, team-taught introductory course on water. Focuses on the chemistry section of this course which used a systems approach to introducing students to the aquatic chemistry of natural systems. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/ASK)

This article discusses ways in which secondary polytechnical schools in Russia can acquaint pupils with the basic ideas of applied chemistry. Students must be guided so that they can choose a vocation in accordance with their personal inclinations and the needs of society. (Author/RM)

Presents a rationale for the new Soviet biology curriculum. Explains guidelines for teaching methodology. Describes in some detail the goals and tasks for students in the new Soviet biology curriculum for grades six through eleven. (RKM)

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 the Solutions model used at Shelley High School in Idaho which gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience while tackling community problems. This approach is built on the three fundamentals of an integrated curriculum, a problem-solving focus, and service-based learning. Sample problems include increasing certain trout…

Life Science AB is designed for students who do not plan to go to college. The course utilizes an investigative approach and emphasizes student involvement in the study of living organisms. This document contains the course outline and provides guidance to teachers in implementing the objectives and lessons of the course. Contents include: (1)…

Describes the reordering of a ninth-grade physics course that aimed at making core concepts clear to the students while at the same time developing students' skills and depth of understanding. Discusses its benefits and associated problems. (JRH)

This article discusses ways for improving the curriculum and methods of Russian secondary polytechnical education in the teaching of physics. (Author/RM)

Presents aims and objectives for a genetics course and indicates potential difficulties in teaching this subject area. Offers methods for determining and dealing with these difficulties and outlines assessment strategies for the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor areas. (ML)