Traces the historical developments in physics leading to the present conflict of fundamental beliefs about the nature of the physical world. It has been recently proposed that the concept of fundamental particles (corpuscularianism) be replaced with a full-blown field dynamical theory. (JR)

Discusses Einstein's views on the role of Michelson-Morley, Fizeau, and Miller experiments in the development of relativity and his attitude toward the theories of new quantum mechanics. Indicates that Einstein's opposition to quantum mechanics is beyond dispute. (CC)

New objectives in science education will include man and the environment, science and society, and teaching moral values through science. Describes broad generalizations which exist or are implied in current programs as well as those new generalizations which are or will be included in developing programs. (DF)

Consideration of relative oxidizing/reducing strength is greatly facilitated when this topic is presented in terms of transfer of one or more electrons between members of a conjugate redox pair. (DF)

The foundation of science, and of thermodynamics in particular, can be developed cogently and without arbitrariness. The goal of science, description of nature, is externally given; it requires a set of basic concepts as indispensable tools. Mathematics has no similar externally given goal. (Author/TS)

Urges a detailed analysis of the structure of some of the fundamental conceptual schemes of science. Suggests that a logical explication of this analysis would serve the needs of both science curriculum designers and researchers of conept formation in children. (LC)

The physical sciences and engineering technology will present social problems of great magnitude in the future. The social problems must be resolved if technology is to progress. (Author/MF)

A study of the evils of oversimplification in ideology. (Author)

Describes a study which used fourth and sixth grade children who had used Science - A Process Approach" and compared their performance with that of a control group on two conservation-of-volume tasks. Performance of the volume tasks was found to be related to age and score on the Learning Hierarchies Test and not to previous science program…