Describes a half-year secondary level oceanology, marine-science elective course offered at William Hall High School, West Hartford, Connecticut. (SL)

Describes a seven week course for six and seven year old students on marine life in tidepools. (SL)

Stating that the shotgun approach to the science curriculum which has evolved for general education purposes is inappropriate for occupational programs, the authors report on research to evaluate the science curriculum for relevance to skills needed in various occupations. (MF)

This is the text of the lecture of the British Secretary of State for Education and Science given at the 1978 Meeting of the Association for Science Education (ASE). Three themes are presented; (1) British innovative science curricula; (2) relationship between science and technology; and (3) science for non-scientist. (HM)

The modular degree program in physics at Oxford Polytechnic is described. This program allows for a combination of physics with other undergraduate study areas. (MDR)

Describes a chemistry of life course offered at the University of Illinois for students interested in life sciences which meets four times per week in classes of 25 with a teaching assistant to view lectures via videotapes. (SL)

An introductory college course in which both the instructional staff and students have input into the content has been successfully implemented into a spectrum of instructor-centered to student-centered introductory earth science courses. Grading by point accumulation method reduced the grade threat and induced student responsibility for learning.…

Describes the facilities available and the activities shared among a Consortium of Colorado Colleges and Universities. With the help of communications and computer networks, they are offering identical courses in engineering, biology and mathematics. (GA)

Reviews various activities, interests, procedures, innovations, and courses in science education being conducted in the different Australian states. (SL)

Describes a community interest short course in physics developed to increase awareness of the methods and principles of science. (SL)

Discusses reasons and need for experimental laboratories in engineering education. (SL)

Describes the Project Physics curriculum, including its origins, content and structure, current level of use, and philosophy of its approach. (MLH)

Describes an introductory college science course for nonscience majors concentrating on climatology and meteorology. Student apathy and discontent with science is overcome through a historically relevant presentation of the subjects. Results indicate a significant stimulation of student interest in science. (SL)

The social changes and the microeconomic issues which aided or militated against curriculum reform at the secondary level in Guyana are identified, and the influence they exerted is examined. (Author/ND)

Describes an environmental education course which meets during three long weekends at a setting away from campus during each semester. (SL)