Describes a curriculum segment designed for a high school level introductory anthropology course which illustrates the application of considerations of materials suitable for students, anthropological concepts and methods which best assist students in understanding relationship patterns, and teaching techniques which lead to successful…

Describes, compares, and evaluates available syllabi for biology instruction in England and Wales. Provides a checklist to be used in the analysis of syllabuses and summarizes main features of assessment schemes employed in the different options. (ML)

Traces and diagrammatically illustrates significant events and practices in elementary school science since 1942. Identifies notable achievements, indicates problem areas, and highlights developments which have contributed to the improvement of elementary school science. (ML)

Describes a survey which focused on the current practice of science tutors in respect to their involvement with multicultural education in the initial training of science teachers in the United Kingdom. Discusses the various approaches taken by the 30 responding universities in multicultural course offerings. (ML)

Introduces a system for grading independent research projects. Recommends the use of three grading periods to avoid the overload of the grading duties in short periods and to provide students step by step guides. Shows an outline of the system including due dates, duties and grading criteria. (YP)

Traces the development of analytical chemistry in Europe. Asserts that analytical chemistry should not be intertwined with other branches of chemistry. Argues that analytical chemistry education should aim to create graduates who have adequate knowledge and are aware of their responsibility to society and to nature. (TW)

Describes a program in which senior engineering students are given the opportunity to design, make, and test apparatus intended for an upper-level teaching laboratory. Discusses such projects as a vapor compressor test stand with refrigerant mass flow measurement, a double-walled concentric annular heat pipe, and a vacuum filling station. (TW)

Advocates an integrated course of instruction for the natural sciences which would serve to provide students with reference points for later life. Identifies the aims and fundamental insights of an integrated approach. Offers perspectives on the selection of course topics and the role of the student and teacher. (ML)

Reported is a study which investigated reasons responsible for the lack of enthusiasm among junior high teachers in implementing a new biology curriculum in Israel. Identified variables related to high expectations set at the ideal level, the greater role given to verbalization, and mechanical or routine implementation approaches. (ML)

To explore the effects of educational reform legislation, curricular changes in California comprehensive high schools from 1982-83 to 1984-85 are investigated. Results mirrored statewide curricular changes documented in California Basic Education Data System data. The changes involved increased offerings in math, science, and advanced placement.…

Presents eight separate articles on science education. Topic areas addressed include: an inservice course in primary science; improving physics teaching; reducing chemistry curriculum; textbook readability measures; school-industry link for introductory engineering; local education authority initiatives in primary school science; and "Winnie…

Reviews data from around the world documenting differences in educational attainment of males and females with emphasis on scientific subjects. Considers social and cultural factors which account for these differences and offers concrete ideas for creating a less sex-differentiated science and technology. (JDH)

A formative evaluation model was used to evaluate a physics curriculum for technical vocational high schools. The evaluation focused upon the curriculum materials; the student in the classroom, in small groups, and as an individual; students' conceptual frameworks; and students' ability to cope. (GDC)

First-year college chemistry students (N=359) were surveyed to determine how high school chemistry prepared them for college chemistry and to make recommendations to high school students preparing to take college chemistry. Survey results and recommendations are presented. (JN)

Recent thinking about the mathematics being used in science courses, with an emphasis on problem solving, is reviewed. Data from a survey of the mathematics content in secondary science textbooks are then presented, with suggestions for science instruction. (MNS)