Describes the science courses taught in year 11 science at Elizabeth High School in Australia. Includes descriptions of the special teaching methods and curriculum materials specific to each science area. (MLH)

The following issues are examined in this monograph: (A) Should the scientific concepts that are introduced be restricted to those that are needed in describing the scientific facts the child will meet in the program or may concepts be introduced for their own sake or for the sake of demonstrating concept-development methods? (B) Should concepts…

Describes the two science programs in year 11 science at LeFevre High School in Australia. One science program is designed for science students, the other for humanities students. (MLH)

This study arose out of a concern for the type of college science courses being offered to non-science majors. Of particular concern is the traditional method of laboratory instruction, with its emphasis on specific techniques and instrument manipulations rather than promoting an understanding of the processes, concepts, and methods of…

Briefly summarizes a number of innovative programs in environmental science that are being used at the precollege and college levels. (JR)

Reported in French and English is the Congress on the Integration of Science Teaching held at Droujba, Bulgaria in September, 1968. Integration of science is discussed under the headings (1) complete integration and (2) between discipline coordination. The problems of training teachers for integrated science and the special aspects of the…