Suggests that lack of interest in voluntary college science courses may be an unfortunate emphasis on advanced theory, rather than elementary foundations, in secondary school science courses. (AL)

The study compared students of CHEM study and traditional chemistry in achievement in chemistry and level of critical thinking. It also attempted to determine if there is interaction between program, mental ability and the variables of achievement in chemistry and critical thinking. (Author/MF)

A ninth grade class develops ideas gained from current space exploration into an imaginative lesson in sculpture. "Space creations are composed of varying media. (BF)

After citing literature contending that science education is exclusive, academic, and devoid of inquiry orientation, this article gives principals suggestions for improving science education and making it available to all students. (MJL)

The author pursues the question of the proper role of public schools in teaching evolution or creationism. He reviews pertinent court battles and legislation and examines the debate about whether evolution and creationism constitute scientific truth or theory. (SK)

Briefly describes 46 courses on nuclear war available from United Campuses to Prevent Nuclear War (UCAM). These courses are currently being or have been taught at colleges/universities, addressing effects of nuclear war, arms race history, new weapons, and past arms control efforts. Syllabi (with assignments/reading lists) are available from UCAM.…

Discusses the relationship between molecular structure, intermolecular forces, and tensile strengths of a polymer and suggests that this is a logical way to introduce polymers into a general chemistry course. (Author/JN)

Presents a discussion on the re-examination of the development of the scientific attitude as a general aim of science education. It is suggested that the assumption of this attitude in the professional behavior of successful scientists is questionable. (PB)

Describes the rationale for and implementation, content, objectives, and format of an undergraduate toxicology course. Includes criteria required to offer such a course. (SK)

To remedy certain deficiencies, an instrument analysis course was reorganized into six one-unit modules: optical spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, separations, electrochemistry, radiochemistry, and computers and interfacing. Selected aspects of the course are discussed. (SK)

Current ideas of philosophy of science are applied to issue of descriptive versus theoretical material in introductory chemistry courses, introducing Kuhn's definitions of "exemplars," connecting these to problems with teaching students theories at the abstract level, and arguing that the theoretical/descriptive controversy is about…