Examines the problems of introducing a new science curriculum to three inner-city elementary schools in Atlanta which are characterized by continual educational failure. (JM)

A review of research indicates a lack of studies dealing with the impact of methods and materials on student attitudes, understanding, performance, and motivation. Research tends to be discipline-centered rather than pupil-or learning- centered. (Author)

The British name for cooperative education is "sandwich courses," indicating the interpolation of academic studies and paid work experience periods. Discusses development of and current cooperative programs/experiences, Salford integrated sandwich courses, integrated chemistry courses, organization/assessment of industrial training…

Examines current status of college science education in light of recent calls for reintroduction of science into liberal arts curriculum, presenting a course sequence as basis for discussion. Proposes advantages of and need for a committee to monitor courses in the sequence. Also lists advantages of increased exposure to science. (JM)

Discusses faculty and student contributions to student academic failure, suggesting changes in the chemistry curriculum to accommodate increased numbers of non-traditional students. Also suggests creating compensatory programs, leaving content and teaching system intact for traditional students. Factors in developing such programs are considered.…

Freshmen attitudes toward the chemistry curriculum were compared with their attitudes and academic career patterns after four years. Using discriminant analysis, it was possible to predict about 70 percent of those who would remain chemistry majors. (MSE)

Papers presented include: (1) CORE science--an exploratory study of pupils' perceptions of their science course; (2) chemistry and science philosophy; (3) taxonomy of scientific words (focusing on language of science, science words, theories of meaning, uses/implications of the taxonomy); and (4) description of experimental studies, a 16+ work…

Discusses seven energy frameworks (such as human-centered energy, energy as an ingredient, energy as a product, and energy as an obvious activity), illustrated by extracts taken from transcripts of students interviewed by the interview-about-instances approach. Considers difficulty in effecting as well as methods for creating conceptual change.…

General course content of and instructional strategies for two high school chemistry courses are described. Includes a list of experiments done during the 40-week school year. (SK)

Topics and instructional strategies for an upper-level, problem-oriented science and society course at De Paul University are described. Objectives and grading procedures for "Problems in Modern Warfare, Arms Control, and Disarmament" are also described. Course syllabus, bibliography, and sample quizzes/examinations are available from…

An instructional system at the University of Maine (Orono) was developed to address problems unique to this institution. The system consists of biology instructional modules, variable pacing through computer-generated examinations, and variable credit. Although lectures were initially eliminated, they were reinitiated to motivate students and help…

Skills needed for problem-solving are discussed. Examples of defining problems, questioning, observing, classifying, predicting, and confirming are provided. An overview of the Elementary Science Study (ESS) program, including a list of ESS units (grouped by subject matter), is also provided. (Author/JN)

Issues related to problems in developing and disseminating science curricula are discussed, focusing on experiences in the Pacific region. These include frequent curriculum changes, lack of articulation among disciplines, and curriculum change without adequate pre-/in-service teacher education. Recommendations to improve the situation are also…