Discusses the nature and effects of the El Nino/Southern Oscillation phenomenon. Indicates that new understanding of the phenomenon from current data will provide a global view of climate that has never before been within reach. (JN)

Presented is a review of papers presented at the 25th International Geological Congress held August 16-25, 1976, Sydney, Australia. Topics include precambrian geology, tectonics, biostratigraphy, geochemistry, quaternary geology, engineering geology, planetology, geological education, and stress environments. (SL)

Attempts to define the information needs of earth science engineers: mining, engineering, geology, soil and rock mechanics. (Author)

Describes the results of analyzing world wide seismic profiles to develop a precise scale of regional, continental, and global unconformities for dating events in geologic history. (SL)

Presents background material on the National Association of Geology Teachers' Best Earth Science Teacher Awards for 1975-76. (SL)

Paper presented to the Commission on Geography in Education, Quebec, Canada, August 1972. (DS)

Describes an assessment system currently being developed by the Florida Educational Research and Development Program that is relevant for earth science teaching. Designed to be comprehensive in scope, to provide flexibility for classroom teachers, and to make assessment on individualized process. (Author/JR)

Describes three approaches to a study of the earth's past: (1) development of a time line of the ages; (2) a study of rocks and how each was formed; and (3) a study of fossils as found in certain kinds of stone. (Editor)

Contrasts to the United States system of undergraduate education are offered to provide insight and suggestions for curricula modification. (DF)

Students who undertook field studies of soil before the related laboratory work performed better on a posttest than students using the opposite sequence. (AL)