Relevance creates a dilemma for the teacher because solutions to problems are controversial in contemporary society. It is argued that students still need to explore these problems and hopefully they can come to understand and appreciate the situations, and can comprehend the alternatives. (DF)

Describes a study conducted to examine the characteristics of the instructional programs and the personal backgrounds of award winning biology teachers. (PS)

Rationale and format for classroom debates in science are given. Suggested possible topics include: euthanasia, genetic engineering, pollution, evolution, drug abuse, and nuclear power. (MK)

The Gough Adjective Checklist was administered to 43 winners of the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. This instrument requires users to select adjectives describing themselves from a list of 300 words comprising 12 scales. Data were analyzed to suggest characteristics of the self-concepts of teachers in the group. (SD)

There were no differences in biology achievement or critical thinking scores of students of teachers with different degrees of self actualization. However, when grouped according to their success in increasing students' critical thinking ability, effective teachers could be distinguished from ineffective by their scores on the existentiality''…

Explores the development of science interest among high school students (N=147) chosen to attend 1978 North Carolina Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. A survey was used to determine the intensity, initiation, maintenance, derivation, and areas of interest. Seventy-four percent of the students claimed interest in science developed through…

Develops a rationale for integrating oceanography and marine education in land-oriented curriculum at the secondary level. Examples of topics with a multidisciplinary approach are described in the areas of acoustics and music, aquaria, archeology, art, astronomy, literature, careers, ecology, gastronomy, geology, and topics on various aquatic…

This 60-item, multiple-choice Seafarers Knowledge Inventory was developed for use in marine vocational classes (grades 9-12) to measure a student's knowledge of information that "seafarers" should know. Items measure knowledge of various aspects of boating operation, weather, safety, winds, and oceanography. Steps in the construction of…

Describes the development of an instrument to assess the assimilation of environmental concepts and attitudes by high school biology students. (MLH)

Discusses paper chromatographic techniques and provides examples of typical classroom activities. Includes description of retardation values obtained during chromatography exercises and suggests using them for math lessons. (JN)

The Japanese morning glory, a short-day plant, is an excellent specimen for studying photoperiodism. This article gives ideas for investigations including the effects of hormones, light quality, and temperature. Preparation of the seed is also discussed. (BB)

Lists questions that teachers should ask relating to use of all chemicals in the school laboratory, as well as chemicals with known and suspected dangerous properties. Tables list Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-defined carcinogens, American Chemical Society-defined teratogens, suspected carcinogens, and other hazardous…

This study examined the impact of a biology course emphasizing computer simulation on student achievement and student attitudes toward science. The students in the experimental group were placed in a class limited to 16 students to have 2 students to each computer. (YP)

The purpose of this publication is to provide science teachers with the means to enhance the learning of environment through the use of instructional games. Included are science and science-related games currently available commercially, from individuals or groups of teachers, and from private and public organizations and agencies. Over 100…