A course is described in which the traditional grading system, lecturing, laboratory work, and major tests are deleted. (DF)

Describes an experiment designed to expose the student to the classical techniques of organic dye synthesis and introduce him to a variety of modern scientific knowledge and exotic physical phenomena which he might not encounter otherwise. (Author/DF)

Describes use of laboratory techniques for systematic study of river pollution. Detailed instructions are included. (PS)

Exercises are developed which demonstrate the versatility of modern spectroscopic methods and the variety of structural information which can be obtained. (DF)

An activity involving future elementary school teachers designed around inexpensive balloons which when launched contained postcards to determine the geographic location of the landing. The investigation is student-centered, involving unknown questions, and was conducted for enjoyment. (DF)

A teaching aid is described for exercises in plant transpiration and general external morphology which is felt to be a good resource for the teaching of concepts relating to structure and function; in addition it is inexpensive and easily obtainable. (DF)

Programs should emphasize application, stress useful work, encourage student participation in planning, cross discipline barriers, and relate to real, human, and social problems. They should accommodate differences in student interests and abilities, teacher preference, and local conditions. (DF)

Describes the pedagogical use of a 12.0m x 1.0m x 0.8m electromagnet to demonstrate the properties of magnetostatic fields and the Faraday-Henry induction law. (CC)