Discusses the utilization of marine subjects to teach creativity at the secondary and elementary level. (SL)

Presents sixteen project notes developed by pupils of Chipping Norton School and Bristol Grammar School, in the United Kingdom. These Projects include eight biology A-level projects and eight Chemistry A-level projects. (HM)

Describes activities that demonstrate the effects of factors such as wind velocity, water temperature, convection currents, intensity of light, rate of photosynthesis, atmospheric pressure, humidity, numbers of decomposers, presence of oxidizable ions, and respiration by plants and animals on the dissolved oxygen concentration in water. (MA)

The study attempted to determine if: 1) achievement test scores in biology course for elementary teachers would be predicted by precourse preference for biology and science and student behavior as measured by in-class affective behaviors; and 2) postcourse preference for science and biology would be predicted by achievement-test scores. Support…

Discusses what constitutes a good sex education program. (BB)

Described is a mouse cage that can be built, at a cost of about $15, by intermediate-aged elementary students. (BB)

Describes science-related competitive events in which 10th and 11th grade students participated. The organization and operation of the olympiad is detailed. (CP)

Described is a course for college credit offered by participating newspapers throughout the country. Materials for the course include an anthology of readings, a Study Guide, and a Source Book. A listing of the topics for each session is also given. (MA)

Topics in biology A-level projects are briefly described. (CP)

This article reviews recent research studies and experiences relating the learning theories of Ausubel to biology instruction. Also some suggestions are made for future research on the learning of biology. (MR)

Examines the relationship between Piagetian stage of development and achievement on the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) unit "The Human Machine." Fifty-seven secondary school age boys took the Tisher-Dale "Understanding in Science Test" as a measure of cognitive development as well as the ASEP unit exam. The…

Listed and described are student A-level biology projects in the following areas: Angiosperm studies (e.g., factors affecting growth of various plants), 7; Bacterial studies, 1; Insect studies, 2; Fish studies, 1; Mammal studies, 1; Human studies, 1; Synecology studies, 2; Environmental studies, 2; and Enzyme studies, 1. (CS)

Describes, compares, and evaluates available syllabi for biology instruction in England and Wales. Provides a checklist to be used in the analysis of syllabuses and summarizes main features of assessment schemes employed in the different options. (ML)

Describes an experiment which demonstrates the association of particular metabolic biochemical changes and muscular fatigue. Highlights applications related to cellular energy metabolism, metabolic regulation, and muscle energetics. (ML)

Undergraduate science education at liberal arts colleges and historically Black institutions will be the focus of a program of grants given by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Colleges were invited to submit proposals to strengthen their biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics programs. (MLW)