Discusses an open-ended experiment which is instigated by students to study noise levels on the Kent State University campus. Indicates that the activities make it possible for the students to acquire socially relevant and potentially useful information under more realistic environments. (CC)

Discusses various ways established by the Task Group on Education in Astronomy, including publication of teaching resources and lists of speakers for teachers' meetings at all levels and of writers of articles for teachers' journals. (CC)

Describes some laboratory experiments that can strengthen the study of non-aqueous ionizing solvents in Nuffield A-level chemistry course. (PS)

A description of the film loop laboratory system as an attempt to increase the desirability, flexibility, and efficiency of physics experiments for non-science students. (Author)

Includes thirteen topics relating to laboratory activities, organisms, and teaching materials for secondary school biology classes. Also provides a reading list of articles published during 1972 that are suitable for A and S level biology. (JR)

Presents the view that laboratory work has been overemphasized. Need to critically examine effects on students of this practice. Some objections to current laboratory hours include irrelevance to student's future careers, recipe-type experiments, and conflicts with main academic objectives. (PS)