This second draft of a manuscript for a high school engineering and technology course uses case studies as its format. The principles associated with various engineering problems are presented along with their effects on daily life. Topics include the computer, the automotive power system, satellite communications, the petroleum industry, water…

Reported is a study of the type and nature of course offerings, student teaching practices, internships, and industrial experiences for the purpose of developing a curriculum necessary for adequate preparation of community college physics teachers. Similar questionnaires were submitted to participants of the 1968 and 1971 summer institutes held at…

As a supplement to the principal reports, a compilation of criterion check items and diagnostic test items identified by terminal objectives is presented in this document relating to the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics Course. Included are a progress check item bank, student terminal objective key sheets, quarterly diagnostic tests and…

The author of this paper assumes that more persons will desire to enter the field of physics than will be able to find employment in this field. The question is how and at what stage in their careers should some of these prospective physicists be "deflected" from their chosen field. A case is made for this decision being made at the entrance to…

The characteristics and differences between the various approaches to utilizing environmental themes and issues in college physics classes are reviewed in this paper. These physics courses are grouped into three categories: introductory level, upper level, and seminars. The upper level courses generally involve the application of rather…

The problems of the comprehensive community college as a complex institution offering physics courses in the traditional subject matter areas, as well as in the less familiar areas of technical and occupational education, remedial education, and adult education are summarized along with some suggested solutions. Among the general issues are the…

Included are instructional objectives which can be considered for use in a classroom or laboratory. The objectives are followed by measurement items meant to test if a certain objective is accomplished. Means for judging the adequacy of student responses are given. The areas of electronics included in this publication are: Fundamentals, Block…

Challenged by the patterns of inquiry and learning inherent in the new elementary science curricula, a new program was developed to prepare future elementary teachers to handle the new materials with some degree of security and competence. The University of Washington Physics Department has developed a new course in physical science, conducted in…

A self-paced, individualized, multimedia physics course developed by the New York Institute of Technology for the U. S. Naval Academy with funds provided by the U. S. Office of Education is evaluated. Student performance is measured by "core problems." A core problem is a terminal objective in problem form. The student uses his results…

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CURRENT BOOKS AND RECENTLY PREPARED COURSES OF STUDY FOR SCIENCE IN GRADES 7 THROUGH 12 COMPOSE THE TWO DIVISIONS OF THE VOLUME. APPROXIMATELY 120 COURSES OF STUDY FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE ARE LISTED. ALL HAVE BEEN PREPARED SINCE 1960, AND ALL ARE AVAILABLE FROM STATE OR LOCAL SCHOOL UNITS…

A technique is described for the generation of perspective views of three-dimensional models using computer graphics. The technique is applied to models of familiar thermodynamic phase diagrams and the results are presented for the ideal gas and van der Waals equations of state as well as the properties of liquid water and steam from the Steam…

This book was designed to aid in applying the laws of dynamics to the sport of track and field, event by event. It begins by tracing the history of the discoveries of the laws of motion and the principles of dynamics, with explanations of commonly used terms derived from the vocabularies of the physical sciences. The principles and laws of…

Compares the mean grades attained by physics students entering Scottish universities on the basis of passes at the higher grade of the Scottish certificate of education with those students who had recorded passes at the advanced level of the general certificate of education. (CP)

Describes an intensive course in mathematics (calculus), mechanics, optics, and astronomy directed mainly toward nonscience students. Course format, operation, and student evaluation appear. (Author/CP)

Provides a method for determining the orientation of the polar axis of an equatorially mounted optical telescope. The background theory illustrates some important properties of the celestial sphere and gives an insight into the usual "rule of thumb" methods of axis orientation; it also provides a basis for instructors and students to…