Given the emphasis on community engagement in higher education, academic departments need to become more involved in the community. This paper discusses a number of outreach activities undertaken by the chemistry department at Rhodes University, South Africa. The activities range from service learning to community engagement with teachers and…

Considers the role of the laboratory in effective chemistry education. Lists hazards and testing programs which place more stress on lecture than laboratory. Cites reasons for the continuation and revitalization of the laboratory. (ML)

This article presents a discussion of the HMI's National Secondary Survey in England during 1975-1978, emphasizing the status of science in the last two years of compulsory education. (SA)

This quarterly publication includes articles concerning the advancement, improvement, and coordination of science education in all fields of science at all educational levels. In this issue, articles deal with science resources, physics teacher workshops, environmental education programs, laboratory equipment and instructional aids, and…