TECHNIQUES FOR PRODUCING 8MM INSTRUCTIONAL FILMS IN CHEMISTRY ARE PRESENTED. IN PART I A PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHER-PRODUCED FILMS IS DEVELOPED, EMPHASIZING THE VALUE OF THE LOCAL SETTING, AND CUSTOM-MADE CONTENTS. APPLICATIONS SUGGESTED ARE (1) TECHNIQUE INSTRUCTION, (2) FILMED EXPERIMENTS, (3) INSTRUMENT FAMILIARIZATION, (4) LECTURE AIDS, AND (5)…

In this document, a historical development of the space exploration activities of the United States and of the Soviet Union is provided. In particular, communications leading to the cooperative space agreement developed in 1972 are described. The article describes in detail the flight plan for the Apollo-Soyuz space flight. (CP)

References pertaining to science facilities are organized and presented in the following categories--(1) biology facilities, (2) chemistry facilities, (3) physics facilities, (4) astronomy facilities, (5) elementary and secondary school science facilities, (6) college and university science facilities, and (7) planning and science laboratory. (FS)

This project, sponsored by the Jim and Ada Irving Foundation, was keyed to determining the most significant free and low-cost teaching aids needed by the nation's classroom science teachers. Some 2,000 grade and high school science teachers throughout the country were polled on a scientifically sample basis from names listed in the U.S. Registry…

Studies the practicality of water-filled flat-plate solar collectors. An estimate of solar energy gathering abilities and applications in heating of homes are considered. (CP)

Examines the extent to which national influence on the conduct of basic and applied science may be beneficial. Cautions against being over-zealous in humanizing science and describes the type of national policy necessary for the success of Canadian science and technology in the coming decades. (GS)

Lists the assumptions inherent in a liberal model of science and explains how the Chinese model combines a contemporary challenge to this liberal model with a strong positive valuation of science. Explains the problems and patterns related to scientific development in China and the Soviet Union. (GS)

Presents a chronicle of the life of American born Benjamin Thompson. His private life as well as descriptions of his scientific experiments are discussed. (CP)

Discusses the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen in the form of ammonia as one of the foundations of modern chemical industry. The article describes ammonia production and synthesis, purifying the hydrogen-nitrogen mix, nitric acid production, and its commericial plant. (HM)

Use in research, natural history, behavior and characteristics, care and maintenance, breeding, and classroom use of the Mongolian gerbil are discussed. (BB)

Discusses bituminous deposits as commerical sources for oil recovery. Describes extraction process. (SL)

Presents the history of British physician, William Harvey; his background and research on the heart and circulation. (BB)

Described is the construction and use of an apparatus which applies liquid displacement to the problem of volume determination, giving accurate and repeatable results within 0.1 ml of actual volume measured. The apparatus is easily made from two jar parts, two bottle parts, and a burette. (Author/MA)

Provides background information for teachers on the physical and physiological characteristics of fruit flies. Explains their role and function in the study of heredity. Upholds their value as a manageable and safe laboratory animal. (ML)