This instructor's manual in vocational physics consists of five modules: Jacks, Thermometers, The Alternator, The Pool Table, and The Radiator. It is an individualized approach, designed for use with accompanying student manuals on each of the individual modules. Each module in the instructor's manual consists of a general description plus an…

Presented are science units for kindergarten and first-grade classes which include one or more non-verbal test items constructed to determine whether the student has learned the material presented in the unit. Units include: light, senses, gerbils, beans and peas, animal activities, and hatching chicks. (SL)

Discusses science and engineering students' reactions and attitudes toward the use of on-line bibliographic information retrieval and major search systems vs manual searching in a course dealing with information resources. Problems encountered and the relevance to student needs of the on-line component of the course are included. (Author/CWM)

Discovery teaching advocates minimal teacher guidance. Materials from two curriculum development projects were evaluated with respect to this guidance. Results indicate a considerable discrepancy between curriculum intention and reality, as measured by the degree of teacher guidance afforded in the projects' instructional materials. (CP)

The results of a questionnaire survey of science teachers in Great Britain are reported. For three curriculum projects, comparisons are made of questionnaire responses between teachers who accepted the project and those who rejected it. (CTM)

An introductory course in earth science, specifically designed for nonscience majors, is offered at the University of Edinburgh. A background and description of the course are included, and some lessons learned during the development of the course are discussed. The recommended booklist is appended. (JMD)

Describes a chemistry course designed for the general student at Pampa Senior High School, Pampa, Texas. It presents the fundamental concepts in chemistry in a nonmathematical context; contains many options in the form of minicourses; and permits the student to pace himself. (HM)

A study of the costs and effectiveness of summer field courses in geology is presented. (M DR)

The study reported here concludes that the laboratory does help students in their geology lecture course work even though the content emphases are different. (MDR)

Addresses the question: What criteria can educators use to judge the appropriateness of content and teaching procedures for the particular learners they are responsible for? Discussion includes theory base and a study of students. (SL)

Describes an undergraduate structural geology course that incorporates field lab time and research. Lectures, outside readings, and in-class experimentation are coordinated with the field work to prepare a scientific report. (MA)

Describes a secondary level program which offers science as an elective program based primarily on student interest. (SL)

Studies of classes in which teachers used a science curriculum developed by the Australian Science Education Project are reported. (GW)

Describes a self-instructional Keller Plan (Personalized System of Instruction) course in geological oceanology which includes laboratory activities and field trips. (SL)