Analyzes the nature and characteristics of the scientific endeavor to compare with that of children's play. Describes science as a form of religious sacred play which creates a world of make-believe that one may enter if one chooses to play. (CC)

Studied the effectiveness of using a planetarium in conjunction with a celestial globe and classroom chalkboard to teach astronomical concepts to college students. Concluded that the planetarium was most effective when serving as a classroom learning situation rather than a demonstration chamber. (CC)

Discusses the use of easily available audiovisual aids to teach a one semester course in astronomy and space physics to liberal arts students of both sexes at Queensborough Community College. Included is a list of teaching aids for use in astronomy instruction. (CC)

Discusses some aspects in the operation of an astronomical club, involving sorts of clubs, leadership, club organization, meeting places and periods, methods of starting club activities, equipment, operations, materials available and their prices, and suggested budgets. (CC)

Presents a list of selected articles on astronomy instruction at high school, college, and graduate levels, especially those for college nonscience majors. Besides teaching materials and aids, related societies, organizations, planetariums, and periodicals are incorporated as entries of primary sources. (CC)

Presents a summary of the Reports of the Panels'' published by the Astronomy Survey Committee of the National Academy of Sciences in 1973, involving aspects of cosmology, quasars, exploding galaxies, stars, stellar evolution, solar system, organic molecules, life, and interstellar communication. Included are recommendations for scientific…

Describes activities that provide students with experience of exploring an unknown planet. Lists of required materials and instructions are included. (PS)

A brief review of how we know that nuclear reactions are the main source of stellar energy, how they synthesize the elements, and how they determine the course of stellar evolution. (Author/TS)