Presents findings of a study group on high technology charged with determining a definition, assessing current educational response, and examining implications for the future. Topics addressed include: super-techs; computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM); structural unemployment; a two-plus-two curriculum; and educational…

Advocates motivating chemistry students while maintaining high academic standards. The curriculum, materials, and motivation techniques used are discussed. The latter includes presenting magic shows to elementary students, decorating rooms, celebrating chemists' birthdays, performing unusual/exciting demonstrations, and others. (JM)

This second part of a review on teaching science to middle school students notes Piagetian ideas related to the learning of these students and focuses on the curriculum and needs of students. (MNS)

Reports results of an informal questionnaire sent to university physics departments (N=33) to determine attitudes towards Nuffield and traditional A-level physics. Concludes that Nuffield students perform better at practical work, universities prefer the traditional background, and Nuffield students lack mathematics skills. (DC)

Describes an elective, interdisciplinary course designed to allow students to examine relationships between science and the humanities and to foster scientific literacy and appreciation for the scientific enterprise. (SK)

To expand the curriculum within limits of traditional educational environment, one-day field trip is arranged for gifted students to work with a professional (or sponsor) in the student's area of career interest. (SK)

Encourages science educators to consider engaging students in science projects resulting in socially useful products. Educational presentations meant to perform social functions (soft products) and preparation/execution of environmental manipulations (hard products) such as pollution analysis, plant breeding, or administering medical tests are…

The need for mathematical background in biology and chemistry instruction is described, with specific mathematical topics noted. The extent to which they are covered in mathematics classes is discussed, as is the usefulness of science in mathematics instruction. (MNS)

Outlines several ideas on introductory electrochemistry material suitable for college-level general chemistry. These include discussions of conductivity in solids and electrolytes, electrical quantities/properties, electrode potentials, and membrane potentials. Indicates that whatever strategy is used to present this material, the presentation…

Discusses the chemistry and chemical engineering curriculum, programs, and activities at Delft University of Technology (Netherlands). Chemistry and chemical engineering are combined into a single department (subdivided into 10 workgroups) at the state-supported university. An outline of the four-year study program (which includes research/design…

Reviews major purposes and conclusions, and criticisms of cross cultural Piagetian studies conducted during the last two decades. The particular interest of science educators in the work is discussed in light of the availability of new instruments for assessing levels of cognitive development and for analyzing science curricula. (Author/JN)

Presents data on student performance in a competency-based, multiple-opportunity format physics course, indicating that costs are related to character of examination questions and comprehensional modes of students. Compares costs for single/multiple trial formats, showing that multiple-trial opportunity has lower costs and a higher yield of…

A course on the evolvement of life was developed using a thematic, problem-oriented approach rather than the traditional, discipline-oriented approach. Course content, format, and evaluation are discussed. Textbooks and related materials used in the course are also discussed. (Author/JN)

An area of concentration entitled Electronics and Instrumentation introduces science students to microcomputer applications in all science disciplines. The success of the program is attributed in part to the interdisciplinary nature of the school as a whole. (MSE)

The pendulum and balance beam were studied. The principal question addressed was whether students could substantially and quickly benefit from a teaching strategy explicitly designed to promote transfer. About half the subjects could acquire in brief time a procedure for transferring knowledge to novel tasks. (MP)