In this review of science curriculum materials marketed commercially, the game of "Extinction" and "Sensing the Sea" curriculum guides in marine education are described. (SA)

Lists directories of American organizations which employ a large number of chemists and chemical engineers. This column in the journal is designed to acquaint scientific personnel with information to begin or change careers. (SA)

Discusses the Pauling electronegativity concept which rationalizes several kinds of chemical reactions of covalent substances. Electronegativity differences applied to some reactions are demonstrated. (SA)

An annotated bibliography of 320 references from 14 countries originally compiled as background resources for the 1975 International Workshop in Environmental Education in Belgrade. Subject areas include primary and secondary school programs, teacher education, and national policies. Bibliography is arranged alphabetically by author and also by…

An innovative English teacher arranges a telephone interview with Mary Hemingway to inspire the class in their study of the works of Ernest Hemingway. (JD)

The Bains Report was meant to produce order out of chaos in local government. But Avon's corporate management row last autumn suggested it may have done more harm than good. This article, the first in a two-part series, reports on its impact elsewhere. (Editor/RK)

Discusses educational benefits of the Internet and what schools are doing to integrate technology into the middle- and high-school curriculum. Reviews pitfalls of technology integration, initiation and implementation tips for administrators, program-evaluation strategies, and censorship issues. The Internet brings immediacy and individualization…

Many college teaching faculty and teaching librarians have problems in the classroom. Discusses two books and a monthly newsletter presenting successful teaching methods. (PEN)

Examines the impact of international librarianship on the library profession. Discusses language and the national embedment of certain information sources, especially education as part of the social sciences in general; cooperation (international, national, regional) for gathering and evaluating Internet resources; and the German Education…

Recognizes the importance of using high-quality children's literature when studying cultural diversity. Stresses the need for accurate information in text and for authentic illustrations. Contains an annotated bibliography of six American Indian books with suggested activities to encourage discussion about Native culture. Lists eight additional…

Suggests that to prevent acceptance of racial or cultural stereotypes, children must construct positive images of present-day Native people, in addition to learning about historic American Indian leaders. Discusses ways to restructure the knowledge base of teachers. Offers suggestions for developing positive cultural images of Native Americans.…

Presents The Learning Web, a web site dedicated to K-12 earth science education that is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey. Includes earth science activities and information presented in three categories: (1) Global Change; (2) Working With Maps; and (3) Earth Science. Also features other educational sections such as Ask-A-Geologist, Dynamic…

Describes a project where students use the Internet as a research tool. Discusses using e-mail to access molecular biology databases and identify proteins using amino acid sequences, obtaining complete amino acid sequences using the world wide web, using telnet to access library resources on the Internet, and various stages of protein analysis…

Highlights the creation of centers that promote the professional development of teachers including Teaching and Learning Centers, Centers for Teaching Excellence, and Centers for Faculty Development. Presents examples of such centers where teachers help one another hone skills, stay abreast of pedagogical developments, and mobilize institutional…

Provides a descriptive list of web sites that can provide teachers with a good starting place for Internet exploration. Includes: Big Sky Science Gopher menu; Dem Dry Bones; EE Link: Environmental Education on the Internet; Energy Quest; ERIC Science Gopher; Exploratorium Science Snackbook; and Newton's Apple. Twenty sites are described, with web…