Briefly describes and compares the state-of-the-art of undergraduate and graduate programs and research related to the history of science in the United States, USSR, West Germany, and Great Britain. (DS)

Reports on effects of Individualized Goal Setting (IGS) Audio Tutorial (AT) instruction compared to classic AT instruction and effects of pretesting compared to no pretesting on students' locus of control. Indicates no significant effect on students' locus of control between IGS-AT v AT or between pretesting v no pretesting. (DS)

Lists institutions determined to offer chemistry courses unique in content, methodology, clientele, length, or other ways. Also lists key words indicating nature of courses offered and institutions teaching courses characterized by the key word. Information was derived from questionnaires sent to chemistry chairpersons at four-year and community…

Reports recent proceedings regarding a new law enacted in early 1981 in Arkansas which requires schools that teach evolution to teach what the law calls "creation-science." Opposition to the law by the American Civil Liberties Union is discussed. (CS)

Suggests using thematic approach for physics instruction based on the broad theme of energy resources. Presents physics pathways from student and lecturer viewpoints, and describes how the course operates. (SK)

Describes teaching an activity-oriented high school chemistry course during a six-week summer session, including personal experiences of the teacher, laboratory activities completed, examinations, parental involvement, and some innovations that worked. (JN)

Surveys environmental science education projects (N=42) before and after 1974 to determine if they use methods typical for science education and to what extent the topics treated in the curricula represent the thinking of the environmental education community. One finding indicates adherence to typical science education instructional methods…

Describes a course offered for the freshman civil engineering major at the University of Missouri-Rolla. The rationale of developing the course which focuses on the symbolic, social, and technological aspects of the Mississippi River is included. (HM)

Described is an instrument which provides local schools with a means of assessing and/or revising their science curriculum. It is also designed to aid schools in developing a sequential, articulated curriculum based upon community, student, and staff needs. (DS)

Described are the dimensions of the perceived crises in science education as described by responses from 28 science educators (see SE 528 242). Also discussed are some proposed solutions. Areas of crises and solutions include administration, research, science content and theory, and learning. (Authors/DS)

Recommends a range of courses of study which may be important for one pursuing a career in chemistry. Discusses courses in computer science, statistics, public speaking, technical writing, mathematics, physics, economics, market research, psychology, chemical engineering, toxicology, history, foreign language, and science history. (CS)

Discussed are communication techniques for the deaf and hard-of-hearing science students. Instructional resources and materials available to aid the science teacher for communicating with these handicapped students are also included. Communication techniques listed include interpreters, notetakers, and tutors. Sign language and simultaneous…

Presents a paper that deals with the activities and policy of the British Association for Science Education. The history and activities of the association, science curriculum, girls and science education, and manpower are some of the issues discussed. (HM)

Presents three science education notes for British science teachers and educators. These are (1) science in general studies; (2) the problem of primary science; and (3) the development of a grade 3 science course. (HM)

Describes the Science in Social Context (SISCON) project. The use of the SISCON in the British colleges, polytechnics and secondary schools and a list of the units, of the course are included. (HM)