Suggests criteria for constructing a "basic" physics program based on such premises as limited class time, time and practice needed for skill development/understanding structuring of subject matter, and choices of content and approach. Long-range objectives related to the list of premises are discussed. (SK)

The authors discuss microcomputers and their usefulness in the undergraduate program. The results from a questionnaire indicate their high degree of success with students. (SA)

Environmental Education (EE) is examined with respect to: what it is; what general trends can be detected regarding curriculum efforts; what issues regarding curricula have generated controversy among educators; and what conclusions can be established regarding the future. It is noted, EE has gained a tenuous status in public schools. (MP)

The Situation, Objective, Solution (SOS) model was used to increase teaching time in elementary science in one school district in Oregon. Results of that effort could be duplicated in many similar school districts across the country. The role of teachers on special assignment in science is highlighted. (MP)

A story and questions are provided about a conflict between a science teacher and two students who do not want to dissect a frog. In the end, the teacher agrees with the students that alternative projects should be offered. (DC)

Suggesting that physics need not be entirely mathematically oriented, offers examples and personal anecdotes illustrating how the applications of physics in other disciplines can be used to supplement traditional lectures and the physics of everyday phenomena. (JN)

The aims of popular science (science for all people, not just professionals) include assisting in the democratic process and fostering the enjoyment of science. Therefore, chemical education should focus on both the general public as well as future chemists. (JN)

Differing organizations for curriculum reform as well as implementation and nationwide evaluation are described, focusing on curriculum reform in Thailand. (Author/JN)

The attitudes of Jamaican students in grades 11 and 13 to science as well as the relationship between these attitudes and student achievement in science examinations were investigated. Attitudes appeared to play a vital role in achievement where girls were concerned, pointing out the need for role models for science achievement for girls. (PB)

Reports on an island ecology course offered by Eastern Connecticut State College providing opportunities for students to study the ecology and natural history of organisms found in a variety of subtropical habitats in Bermuda. Explains student selection criteria, trip preparation, evaluation criteria, daily programs, and habitats studied on the…

Describes the modification of computer programs (BISON and POLLUT) to accommodate species and areas indigenous to the Pacific Coast area. Suggests that these programs, suitable for PET microcomputers, may foster a long-term, ongoing, inquiry-directed approach in biology. (DS)

Following evidence indicating lack of science instruction in schools, a science curriculum expressed as a modified pyramid, with the majority of process skills, content, and contemporary issues introduced at the K-6 level is described. Includes two tables indicating which grade level skills, content, and issues should be introduced and emphasized.…

Reviews and compares results of content analysis studies of selected high school science laboratory handbooks using the Laboratory Structure and Task Analysis Inventory (LAI). Findings from two biology, two chemistry, and two physics handbooks indicate highly structured investigations where students perform manipulative and observational…

Presented are the author's impressions of the status of chemical education during the period from the mid-fifties to late sixties. (HM)

Tested and supported was the hypothesis that students receiving high-structured film narrations will acquire more knowledge and will respond more favorably than those receiving low-structured film narrations. Results contribute additional data to evidence supporting the need for critical application of the kinetic structure theory in evaluating…