Defines the meaning of individualization of a curriculum, and discusses the approach developed by the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) which allows for individualization on several different levels. ISCS is a three-year program in the physical, earth, and biological sciences designed for students in grades seven through nine. (JR)

Evaluates the effect of the Apollo program on the geology of the Moon to determine further study problems. Concludes that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration can provide excellent justification for its extension since human beings have the possibility of using the rocks in ways not currently conceived. (CC)

Presents current ideas about the fission process of the Moon, including loss of mass. Saturnian rings, center of the Moon, binary stars, and uniformitarianism. Indicates that planetary formation may be best explained as a destructive, rather than a constructive process. (CC)

Presents examples which illustrate the importance of space exploration in diverse aspects of scientific knowledge. Indicates that human beings are today not wise enough to anticipate the practical benefits of planetary studies. (CC)

Discusses experimental evidence for the existence of organic material in the solar system prior to the earth's formation. Indicates that the earth could have received much of its organic compounds from meteors falling on its primitive surface. (CC)

Summarizes the scientific activities of the Apollo program, including findings from analyses of the returned lunar sample. Descriptions are made concerning the possible origin of the moon and the formation of the lunar surface. (CC)

Authors surveyed teacher preparation programs in the earth sciences in the state of Wisconsin and report these to be inadequate. Recommendations for improvement are listed. (PS)

A plea is made for reallocation of resources within departments to recognize the importance of different kinds of higher level work. (DF)

Describes the proposed investigations to be conducted with ERTS (Earth Resources Technology Satellite), the first experimental satellite for systematically surveying earth resources by remote sensing. Launching set for June, 1972. (PR)

Considers a few aspects of the composition and physical chemistry of seawater and of the processes affecting oxygen in the ocean. (TS)

Biology teachers' expectations of students who have completed earth science should change after the new Earth Science Curriculum Project materials are implemented. The new materials are based on an intrinsic motivation," rather than a managerial," model of teaching. History of ESCP outlined. (AL)