This third in a series of six modules for a course titled Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Techniques II explains the principles of magnets and magnetic fields and how they are applied in magnetic particle testing, describes the theory and methods of magnetizing test specimens, describes the test equipment used, discusses the principles and…

This sixth in a series of six modules for a course titled Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Techniques II details eddy current examination of steam generator tubing. The module follows a typical format that includes the following sections: (1) introduction, (2) module prerequisites, (3) objectives, (4) notes to instructor/student, (5) subject…

The 1977-78 annual Graduate Student Survey analyzes information supplied by graduate physics students and also includes graduate astronomy students. Highlights of the findings are: a continuing decline in the number of graduate physics degree recipients; the reassurance of a steadily improving job market for new physicists with graduate degrees; a…

The author initially describes the basic physical principles associated with energy and the rise of energy usage in the United States. Also discussed are the ways energy limits growth and its use in various sectors of society. It is suggested that the decentralization of America's electrical system will save a great deal of energy. A variety of…

This document is an updated edition of an annual publication issued by the American Institute of Physics. It is designed for an audience of graduate students, faculty advisors, and persons interested in graduate programs in physics, astronomy and related fields. The publication has 2 parts and 4 appendices. Part I has a geographic listing of…

This laboratory manual consists of three major sections. The first section deals with Direct Current (DC) fundamentals, and is divided into 17 phases leading towards the design and analysis of a DC ammeter and a DC voltmeter. Each phase consists of facts and problems to be learned in the phase, preliminary discussion, laboratory operation…

This unit is designed to be used primarily by students who have some interest in bicycles. It is intended to draw them into mathematical thinking in an interesting way. This unit is laboratory oriented. It will be necessary that the student have access to a bicycle in the classroom for several of the exercises (unless they are done primarily at…

THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS, SUPERVISORS, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN THE PURCHASE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EQUIPMENT. ITEMS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY AND ARE CLASSIFIED AS BASIC, STANDARD, OR ADVANCED. DESCRIPTIONS INCLUDE (1) SCHOOL SUBJECTS IN WHICH THE ITEM IS USED, (2) THE MAJOR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT,…

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CURRENT BOOKS AND RECENTLY PREPARED, AVAILABLE COURSES OF STUDY FOR SCIENCE IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 9 COMPOSE THE TWO DIVISIONS OF THIS VOLUME. APPROXIMATELY 125 COURSES OF STUDY FOR ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE ARE LISTED. ALL HAVE BEEN PREPARED SINCE 1960 AND ARE AVAILABLE FROM STATES OR LOCAL…

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TELEVISION TEACHING WAS INVESTIGATED UNDER VARIED CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL ORGANIZATION SUCH AS URBAN-RURAL, SEGREGATED SCHOOLS, AND HOMOGENEOUS GROUPING. ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT WERE TO (1) INTRODUCE TEACHING BY OPEN-CIRCUIT TELEVISION AMONG INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE HOUSTON AREA, (2) DEVELOP PRACTICAL…

VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WERE REPORTED. MATERIALS WERE DEVELOPED TO COVER 6 WEEKS OF INSTRUCTION IN THE SECOND SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 INDIVIDUAL QUESTION-AND-ANSWER FRAMES WERE INCORPORATED INTO THE MATERIALS. TO DETERMINE THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE MATERIALS TO STUDENT…

This volume contains the lesson plans and appropriate teacher background information for a 43-lesson sequence on the subject of respiration. Associated materials, contained in separate volumes, include a student text and a student laboratory manual. Each lesson outline includes a rationale, objectives, sequence of student text lessons and…

A set of computer implemented models are presented which can assist in developing problem solving strategies. The three levels of expertise which are covered are beginners (those who have completed at least one university physics course), intermediates (university level physics majors in their third year of study), and professionals (university…

Developed was a diagrammatic model of basic physical science content structure which included substantive components common to physics and chemistry selected from the Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) physics and the Chemical Education Materials Study (CHEMS) chemistry texts. A descriptive rationale for the model was written which gave a…

This is one of two teacher's guides for a three-year integrated biology, chemistry, and physics course being prepared by the Portland Project Committee. This committee reviewed and selected material developed by the national course improvement groups--Physical Science Study Committee, Chemical Bond Approach, Chemical Education Materials Study,…