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Bent, Henry A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1978
Calculates energy expenditures for the activities of running and bicycling and discusses the heat dissipative perspiration system of the human body. (CP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Energy, Higher Education
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Gould, C. D. – Journal of Biological Education, 1978
A survey of the place of practical work in sixth-form biology teaching is described. Changes in the declared aims of teachers since 1962 are examined and discussed in the light of recent curricular changes. Some comparisons with similar samples of physics and chemistry teachers are made. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Educational Research, Physics
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McAuliffe, C. A. – Education in Chemistry, 1978
Reviews challenges facing the future use of coal and synthetic fuels as major energy sources. (SL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Energy, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption
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Peterson, John E. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes the modification of a transistor radio to make an audio oscillator. (SL)
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Radio, Science Activities
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Harrison, James L.; Bartlett, Albert A. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Discusses energy consumption of electric and battery operated electronic clocks. (SL)
Descriptors: Electricity, Energy, Energy Conservation, Physics
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Leung, A. F.; Wong, Hong-Kuen – Physics Teacher, 1978
Describes a method of making simple transmission gratings by photographing the interference fringes generated by an interferometer. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Light, Photography
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Sullivan, J. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
The Pade approximant technique has emerged as a powerful mathematical aid for treating certain physical problems. This paper illustrates the continued fraction approach, mainly by example. (BB)
Descriptors: College Science, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Fraser, Barry J.; Remenyi, Andrew G. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
A study of the physicist's image revealed that school students held a more favorable image of the physicist than did university students or school teachers. The image of the physicist remained remarkably stable when information about the nature of the physicists's work was provided. (BB)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Research, Physics, Science Education
Winchester, Ellen – Sierra Club Bulletin, 1978
A plan for the disposal of nuclear reactor wastes in Sweden is outlined. The discussion also examines the possible hazards not considered in this plan. (MDR)
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Environment, Geology
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Talesnick, Irwin, Ed. – Science Teacher, 1978
Brief suggestions on science laboratory and classroom labor-saving techniques are provided. (CP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Media, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures
Raloff, Janet – Science News, 1978
Reviews current research being conducted to harness the energy of the sun. (SL)
Descriptors: Energy, Fuel Consumption, Optics, Physics
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Elliott, Walt – American Journal of Physics, 1977
Describes a career oriented physics curriculum tested in Dallas. Students can tailor a physics course to meet their personal interests, needs, and abilities. (SL)
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum, Physics, Science Careers
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Szydlowski, Henryk – American Journal of Physics, 1977
Describes a freshman level physics laboratory course which includes elements of mathematical statistics. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Laboratories
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Gregson, P. H.; Lonc, W. P. – American Journal of Physics, 1976
Describes two simple, economic timers suitable for measuring time intervals with fractional millisecond resolution in physics experiments. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Media, Equipment, Higher Education
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Ogborn, Jon – Physics Education, 1978
Reviews problems and decisions faced in the development of the Nuffield Physics advanced level course. (SL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems, Instruction, Physics
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