Suggests that the responsibilities (1) to impart scientific knowledge, and (2) provide a feel for scientific investigation," be conducted separately based on an analysis of scientific creativity. (AL)

Describes how the new bindery procedures in commercial bindery work can be simulated in the industrial arts laboratory. (GR)

This article describes one way of approaching the development of a course in laboratory work in which units are designed in a systematic way." (Author)

Describes experiments on the nutrition of weevils suitable for student teams, each team replicating the same experiment or experiments. Gives step by step experimental procedures and useful background information on weevils. Designed to introduce students to teamwork in science. (EB)

Describes a one semester-hour self-paced laboratory section accompanying a physiological psychology course. Points out five disadvantages and three advantages, including more time and advance planning needed, active involvement of students, and increased learning and retention. (CK)

Cites evidence supporting the author's view that the present national approach to standardizing measurement methods is inadequate. Discusses needs for adequate estimates of precision and evaluation of interlaboratory bias in the mandated measurement methods required by regulatory agencies and other governmental groups. (Author/CS)

This section presents new ideas with regard to apparatus for teaching physics. The following four ideas are presented: (1) measuring speed of light (2) a poor man's barometer, (3) center of mass of a rotating object, and (4) minimizing glass breakage. (HM)