Discusses (1) the rationale for teaching college courses in shopping centers; (2) advantages to stores, students, and faculty; and (3) university procedures for the courses. Describes the content of a chemistry course including adaptations to the lack of lab facilities. Student reactions to the course are considered. (JM)

Described are 13 physics experiments/demonstrations applicable to introductory physics courses. Activities include: improved current balance, division circuits, liquid pressure, convection, siphons, oscillators and modulation, electrical resistance, soap films, Helmholtz coils, radioactive decay, and springs. (SL)

Described is a technique for utilizing television video equipment to display diffraction and interference phenomena for elementary physics courses. (SL)

Presented is a description of an undergraduate environmental education course which includes, interaction between material environment, social environment, and internal environment (i.e. emotional concerns). (SL)

Describes a method for performing a thermodynamic "ice bomb" demonstration which is faster, simpler, and cheaper than commercially available demonstration devices. (SL)

Discusses changes that are occurring in the cultural patterns and human adaptations of people living in semiarid lands. (MLH)

Describes physics experiments and apparatus construction for studies in astronomy, electricity, wave measurement and speed, the behavior of steel, and intermolecular forces. Includes a detailed description of how to simulate apparent trajectories of the moon and sun. (CS)

Reported are the results of five studies involving 693 secondary and college students in individualized biology courses to identify student characteristics relating to high achievement in these courses. Prior knowledge, intellectual ability, and motivation related to high student performance in all five studies. (SL)

Described is the use of analogue computer modules in simulating population ecology. Computer modules demonstrating exponential growth and predator-prey interactions are described and diagramed. (SL)

Presented is an outline for students for writing science laboratories reports. A list of 15 common errors is included. (SL)

Presented is a report of a conference on the need for augmenting the scientific knowledge of trainee biology teachers in university departments of education. Statistics are discussed from a sample of 64 students indicating the extent of inadequate preparation in relevant scientific subjects and in particular biological topics. (Author/EB)

The Secretary is adopting as final, with changes, interim final regulations in: 34 CFR part 691 for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) programs; 34 CFR part 668 (Student Assistance General Provisions); and 34 CFR part 690 (Federal Pell Grant Program).…

Discusses the undergraduate liberal arts chemistry curriculum of Drew University which emphasizes preparation of students either for a chemistry vocation or for medical or other science careers. Indicates that interdisciplinary training, articulation of courses to students' background, and elimination of traditional course organization are main…