Three demonstrations are described: paramagnetic properties of Fe(11) and Fe(111), the preparation of polyurethane foam: a lecture demonstration and the electrolysis of water-fuel cell reactions. A small discussion of the concepts demonstrated is included in each demonstration's description. (MR)

Describes science-related competitive events in which 10th and 11th grade students participated. The organization and operation of the olympiad is detailed. (CP)

Argues for the inclusion of additional science history in the Nuffield physics curriculum. (SL)

Provides an up-to-date summary of the state of the science in the field of applied atomic fluorescence spectrometry. (SL)

Discusses the teaching of chemistry and physics in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 in Denmark's schools and presents sample science activities. (SL)

Second article in a series describing basic physics phenomena observed at home on an ordinary day. Described is a "pinhole" camera effect caused by a lowered window shade. (SL)

Undergraduate science education at liberal arts colleges and historically Black institutions will be the focus of a program of grants given by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Colleges were invited to submit proposals to strengthen their biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics programs. (MLW)

Discusses issues related to the physics concepts/topics needed by health professionals, suggesting that medical students can better understand how the body works by completing meaningful physics courses. Also addresses related concerns expressed by medical students and faculty. A list of 41 physics topics cross-referenced to medical topics is…

Provides an overview of an experiment on reaction kinetics of the anthracene-hydrogen system. Includes a description of the laboratory equipment, procedures, and data analysis requirements. Points out the advantages of the recommended technique. (ML)

Introduced is a magnetic compass with no moving parts. Presented are the principles of the compass and the method to make the compass. Shows a lodestone compass which is the most primitive compass form. (YP)

Presents an apparatus, a solid-state sound generator in a plastic ball. Includes pictures of the ball and a diagram of the piezo horn. (YP)

Reports on a study of Canadian upper secondary science students' achievement of the concept of proportion. Results indicated that, in classes where the proportion content was emphasized by the teachers, higher achievement was demonstrated. (TW)

Describes a magic show designed to encourage young children in physics and chemistry. Discusses how a little "razzle-dazzle" can effect children positively. Tells how to organize and perform a magic show. Details six tricks that focus on principles of chemistry or physics. (CW)

Consists of the second part of the 1985 annotated review of technical books done by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. This listing was primarily designed for graduate students or research scientists. (TW)

Describes the approach and programming emphasis of the National University of Distance Education (UNED). Specifically explains the university's summer residential workshops that focused on basic physics phenomena that were laboratory oriented. Includes examples of the course requirements and samples of the participants' opinions about the course.…