Describes the operation principles, construction, and accessories of a land or survey gyrocompass. Indicates an agreement within O.1 degree in the direct comparison of the gyro-north with the astronomic north. (CC)

The potential of the computer usage in instruction is discussed. A project was initiated to identify areas where the computer might yield significant advances in teaching. (DF)

Presents a preview of the report by the National Academy of Science Physics Survey Committee, which deals principally with the opportunities for physicists during the 1970's. The 14 chapter report, to be available by midsummer of 1972, considers physics in a broad context and perspective both in science and technology and in the whole of the…

Students whose Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) physics course was supplemented with the PSSC films did not achieve significantly higher scores on the PSSC Achievement Test or the Test on Understanding Science than students who did not see the films, when intelligence and science background were used as covariates. (AL)

The editorial raises questions for curriculum designers: Should standards of physics content be lowered to meet lower academic ability? How much emphasis should physics be given? How much specialization is suitable? When should specialization be introduced? (PS)

Explains the need to encourage minority students to choose physics as the field for advanced work. Institutes were organized during summer, enrolling minority students to enrich their backgrounds. Results have been encouraging and more extensive planning is underway. (PS)

Describes a four-week summer session for Mexican-American high school sophomores in the urban Denver area to encourage them to attend college. It consists of discussion groups, lectures, and laboratories followed during the winter with some tutoring and counseling. (TS)

Describes a laboratory method of determining the formula for metal oxide, provides brief descriptions of two new courses at Kansas State Teachers College, and reports on meetings identifying critical needs in science education. (AL)

Summarizes the issues involved in the supply of energy and the future of mankind. Argues that the problem should be approached as one world problem, not a series of national ones. (AL)