The major purposes of this study were to evaluate the effect of the use of slide/tape units as an instructional aid for the teaching of laboratory technique in the college general chemistry laboratory and to determine if special instruction in creativity would effect creativity in chemistry. The units were evaluated under three conditions of…

Investigated were differences between levels of achievement of freshmen general chemistry students as related to high school chemistry curricula. Objectives of the study were: (1) to measure the degree of success achieved by college general chemistry students related to their high school chemistry curricula, (2) to evaluate CHEM Study as related…

The purpose of the study was to determine if three treatment programs of varying degrees of abstractness would produce similar effects on first year college students. One hundred four students participated in the study. All had completed, at minimum, a one-year high school chemistry course. Treatment was restricted to the laboratory portion of a…

The purposes of this study were to extend the investigation concerning the limitations of quantitative data, explore the need for and use of qualitative data, and to evaluate two chemistry courses (CHEM Study and Modern Chemistry, 2nd edition). In his research, the investigator conducted a partial evaluation of these two courses and assessed the…

In order to assess the degree to which learning is taking place in a particular school, it is necessary that the desired outcomes the school is trying to develop in its students be translated into clearly-defined performance objectives. These objectives then can become the basis upon which curriculum decisions can be made. This study's purpose was…

In this autoinstructional packet, the student is given an experimental situation which introduces him to the process of graphing. The lesson is presented for secondary school students in chemistry. Algebra I and a Del Mod System program (indicated as SE 018 020) are suggested prerequisites for the use of this program. Behavioral objectives are…

This autoinstructional program deals with experiences that will aid chemistry students at the secondary school level to determine the slope of the straight line graph relating the variables in a given set of data involving a direct relationship. Prerequisites set for this activity include three Del Mod System packets (SE 018 018, SE 018 020, and…

This nuclear chemistry module includes topics on atomic structure, instability of the nucleus, detection strengths and the uses of radioactive particles. Laboratory work stresses proper use of equipment and safe handling of radioactive materials. Students with a strong mathematics background may consider this course as advanced work in chemistry.…

Reported is the implementation of a science seminar program and an "8 + 2 Program" at Masters School and Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York. Senior students in the seminar program were asked to conduct ecological studies of uninhabited islands in the U.S. Virgin Island chain and studies of the nutrition value of Central American grains. The…

Presented is a compilation of eight articles relating to science teaching in England, primarily at the secondary school level. An editorial describes recent changes in sciences and science education, decreased student enrollment in science courses, and increasing emphases on scientific methods training. The articles are then presented in three…

The purpose of this study was to prepare a chronological history of the objectives for teaching chemistry in the high schools of the United States during the period 1918-1967, as reflected in selected professional periodicals. The period 1918-1967 was divided into six subperiods and the literature was searched for statements of objectives of…

This publication is a syllabus for a senior high school chemistry course designed for the average ability, nonscience major. The content of the syllabus is divided into three basic core areas: Area I: Similarities and Dissimilarities of Matter (9 weeks); Area II: Preparation and Separation of Substances (10 weeks); Area III: Structure and…

Included are descriptions of activities of each of the 12 laboratories in the National Research Council of Canada, including background information and a summary of the studies (research) and results. The 12 laboratories in the NRCL are the following: Atlantic Regional Laboratory, Biochemistry Laboratory, Division of Biology, Division of Building…

The two student notebooks in this set provide the basic outline and assignments for the fourth and last year of a senior high school unified science program which builds on the technical third year course, Science IIIA (see SE 012 149). An introductory section considers the problems of survival inherent in living systems, matter-energy…

This teaching guide is designed as a text composed of factual outlines to help teachers interpret the organic method of gardening. Organized as a practical course for elementary through adult education levels, it presents examples and activities on how to plan, start, and maintain an organic garden. The first five chapters cover history and…