Sixth grade boys and girls were compared with respect to their attitudes toward science and to their science achievement; results showed that boys attained a significantly higher attitude rating but that there were no significant differences in achievement of boys and girls. (DT)

Questionnaires were sent to 107 earth science teachers to determine pupil attitude, teacher attitude, teacher preparation, materials used, methods used, and a rationale for continued growth of earth science. (DF)

Describes a course which developed as a result of student requests for practical experience in environmental geology. Students have gained insight into the interaction between geology and human activities. (DF)

A description of a field experience to demonstrate some basic principles concerning the geologic transport of beach sands. (Author/CP)

Presents highlights of the American Geological Institute's survey of student enrollment in earth science for 1970-71 and includes data from 1966 to 1971. Areas reviewed are: non-major earth science students, enrollment versus degrees granted, annual starting salaries, supply and demand of earth scientists, and enrollment in degree-granting…

Announces the National Science Teachers Association publications How to Investigate the Environment in the City: Air and Water'' and How to Tell What's Underground.'' (AL)

An inexpensive, simple mechanical model of a fault can be produced to simulate the effects leading to an earthquake. This model has been used successfully with students from elementary to college levels and can be demonstrated to classes as large as thirty students. (DF)