Describes a four-step ethics course for students. The following steps are discussed: (1) show that moral dilemmas exist; (2) assign weights to arguments; (3) cost-benefits analysis; and (4) examine known biases. (ZWH)

A survey of 400 secondary agriculture teachers (241 responses) showed that those with science credentials were more likely to teach both agriculture courses receiving science credit and nonagriculture science courses. Science credentials and credits were more likely to benefit agricultural than science programs. Ag teachers with science…

This review of literature focuses on three decades of research related to precollege student understandings about the nature of science. Although the majority of studies show that student understandings are less than desirable, there is research that indicates that student conceptions are acceptable. (PR)

Presents a program at a two-year college designed to meet the needs of its students by improving student preparedness and furthering student achievement. (PR)

Examines a practical application of ecofeminism for classroom educators. Provides a basic understanding of ecofeminist theory as it applies to science education and examples from classroom practice. Contains 33 references. (DDR)

Discusses the scant coverage in high school textbooks of countercurrent exchange for the efficient movement of molecules across biological membranes. Argues that this is one of the most intriguing of the physiological adaptive mechanisms. (DDR)

Examines how the theory of evolution was received by the scientific community at the time of its inception to provide insight into some of the difficulties that students have in learning some important biological concepts. Contains 82 references. (DDR)

Uses digraphing as methodology to synthesize students' conceptions of natural phenomena in order to identify the structural characteristics of their conceptions. Contains 41 references. (DDR)

Thirty of 37 states responding to a recent survey had some type of formal Tech Prep initiative in place. Provides an overview of Tech Prep and a model for its integration into the K-12 curriculum. Discusses implications for science and mathematics teacher preparation. Contains 14 references. (Author/ASK)

Discusses a sixth-grade science classroom that incorporates literature into the curriculum. Presents an annotated bibliography of 13 novels that can be incorporated into both science and literature classes. Lists several activities for bringing science and young adult literature together. (SC)

Examines three questions about science teachers' beliefs regarding the necessity of science reform strands, teachers' perceptions of the implementation of reform strands in their classrooms, and how teachers' beliefs relate to their perceived implementation of reform efforts. Contains 43 references. (DDR)

Presents a survey and analysis of research related to the development of concepts of matter. Proposes that the clarity with which students understand the distinction between matter and objects influences their explanations. Contains 111 references. (DDR)

Introduces a five-part program involving industry and technology cooperation in science education, including the curriculum-focused multi-site tour, general tours, teacher tours, and open days. (YDS)

The Open University's "Into Science" is a learning pack of materials that introduce adult students to science and math. Tutors approved of the quality and coverage but thought the cost was high. They said that students found the materials interesting and about the right level of difficulty. (SK)