Describes a physical geology assignment in which students are required to keep a journal of their daily observations, impressions, and questions which come to mind about the Earth. Presents the role of the journal, outlines the criteria for evaluation, and provides samples of student reaction to the assignment. (GS)

Updates the results of a six-year experimental course in physics whose goal was to translate the physicist's approach to science into an approach to the teaching of physics. Provides a course description and rationale and outlines the instructional procedures used. (GS)

Deals with how secondary schools in the United Kingdom ought to be concerned not only with teaching the science of nuclear processes but also with: (1) the technologies associated with power generation from the processes, and (2) the possible social effects of such technologies. (SK)

Described is a marine education materials clearinghouse, the Marine Education Materials System (MEMS). MEMS classifies marine education documents and reproduces them on microfiche for distribution. There are 25 distribution centers, each of which has a collection of documents and provides assistance on a request basis to teachers. (Author/DS)

Described is a marine science course offered to high school biology teachers. The course objectives were designed to introduce teachers to a marine science subject that could be used in the secondary science classroom and laboratory and to create an awareness of the issues surrounding the marine sciences. (DS)

Described is a series of two-day Elementary Science Awareness Conferences, funded by the National Science Foundation for science supervisors and general elementary supervisors in North Carolina. The goals for these conferences are discussed. (Author/DS)

Deals with trends arising from decreasing amount of descriptive chemistry being taught. A course outline is suggested, and general and specific aims are mentioned. Some detailed examples of models of thought, which should replace theories, are suggested and the future of syllabi is briefly discussed. (Author/JN)

Describes the use of infrared and atomic absorption spectrometry in an introductory chemical oceanography course to introduce students to carbonate mineralogy by having them determine both the crystal structure and the magnesium content of seashells that they have collected. (Author/JN)

Described is the Individual Concern for the Environment (ICE) Project utilized in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools. The major goals of ICE are to train a corps of environmental educators and to develop a strong instructional program which involves the community as well as the students. (Author/DS)

Described is the use of analogy in teaching abstract chemical concepts. A foreign universe is postulated and nuts, bolts, and washers play the roles of atoms and molecules in this universe. (DS)

The main objective of the Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM) is to help improve science and mathematics teaching for meeting the scientific and technical manpower needs of Southeast Asia. The role of RECSAM in the 80s is discussed. (DS)

Investigated science teachers' (N=149) perceptions of the curriculum objectives they were expected to implement on a daily basis and whether they regarded cognitive objectives as more important than attitude objectives. Results indicate that science teachers do regard cognitive objectives as more important than affective objectives. (Author/DS)

Describes the formation and organization of a statewide energy consortium consisting of faculty from 19 campuses of the California State University and Colleges system. Also describes three major consortium activities and reasons for its success. (SK)

Presents observations and comments regarding the present status of earth science education in China. (CS)

Presents a curriculum that attempts to foster responsible, decision-making capacities in senior high school or undergraduate freshman students with respect to the use of hashish and marijuana. (CS)