Newton's contribution to measure a phenomenon quantitatively and explain results along the lines of mechanical philosophy has been accepted as a common approach of science. Describes many of the mathematical relationships based on these lines that Newton found about different phenomena. (PS)

A description of a one-semester college course with an enrollment of over 1,000 which has been taught for eight years. Success is based on the presentation in nonmathematical language, emphasis on the relationship of physics to students' everyday environment, and lack of laboratories. (DF)

The Boyle-Mariotte gas law was formulated in terms of pneumatic springs," subsumed by Hooke under his own stress-strain relation, and generally regarded as a law of elasticity. The subsequent development of Boyle's principle and elasticity provide thought-provoking test cases for Kuhn's notations of paradigm and puzzle solving in physics.…

A reading on the future for analysis by students suggests life throughout the Universe. Questions to stimulate discussion are included. (JB)

A review of the growth and development of science fiction literature and the ways in which it relates all cultures and reflects the comtemporary world. (RB)

Presents a theoretical view of science which stresses ideas about the acquisition of complex knowledge that seem potentially useful for adaptation to teaching and learning science. Teaching strategies related to this theory of science development are presented. Bibliography. (LC)

Describes ways of teaching concepts instead of facts on field trips; the basic idea is to direct children to new experiences and help them explore unknown environments, letting the children develop their own concepts of environment. Future experiences will reinforce their concept or cause it to be modified. (BR)