THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT (Except for the Evaluation Summary Table): VERSION: Copyright 1979. PRODUCER: Mentor Software, Inc., Box 8082, St. Paul, Minnesota 55113. EVALUATION COMPLETED: March 14, 1982 by the staff and constituents of Texas Region X Educational Service Center. COST: $19.95. ABILITY LEVEL: Grade 11+. SUBJECT:…

The major thrust of the conference dealt with employment problems of the physics community and measures which might be taken at the graduate school level to alleviate these problems. These measures involve a reexamination of traditions and a deliberate set of innovations to maintain physics as a viable career option. (Author/GS)

Describes a one-quarter introductory electronics course in which the students use a variety of inexpensive integrated circuits to design and construct a large number of useful circuits. Presents the subject matter of the course in three parts: linear circuits, digital circuits, and more complex circuits. (GS)

Presents suggested readings and reviews for both teacher and student. Gives reasons for including history, sociology, and philosophy in a physics curriculum. (GS)

Discusses problems related to the lack of mathematical competence in school physics, the contribution of modern math to the teaching of school physics, and the lack of cooperation between physics and math teachers. Presents a promising model to create a satisfactory liaison between math and science in the schools. (GS)

Details construction of an electric car from salvage parts for about $1000. Lists experiments performed and offers suggestions in future electric car construction. (CP)

Suggests the use of an electric toothbrush in demonstrating many wave motion phenomena. (LS)

Describes an undergraduate chemistry experiment which utilizes small samples of Californium 252 as a neutron source for the activation of 12 other elements. The students prepare decay curves of the radioactive isotopes and perform nondestructive activation analyses for gram amounts of some elements. (MLH)

Describes an instructional system, used by the University of Florida for introductory engineering courses, which employs flexible combinations of modular curriculum packages, variable pacing, programed learning materials, and computer assisted instruction. Discusses the cost effectiveness of this system compared to conventional systems. (MLH)

Describes a technique in which a Fabry-Perot etalon can be used to demonstrate longitudinal and transverse modes present in a laser beam. (Author/CP)

Describes a detailed study used in schools with the highest and lowest percentages of students enrolled in physics in order to determine factors related to enrollment. Twenty-eight indexes were used. Reports percent of variance accounted for and significance level for each variable and offers conclusions. (CP)

Describes the organization of demonstration oriented seminars in which the physics of toys, music, sports and other topics are investigated. Reports that this university based service has increased high school physics and science fair enrollments. (CP)

Presents two examples of problem solving activities in which students are provided with helpful and extraneous information. Each of six group members must make verbal input for the collective solution of a problem. (CP)