The four members of the American team in the International Chemistry Olympiad won medals in this international competition (which involved written/laboratory examinations in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, and biochemistry). Selection of the team involved a nationwide examination and participation in a two-week chemistry camp. (DH)

Describes electricity experiments which can be used for such purposes as determining the magnetic field of a magnet, making an electromagnet, and showing the repulsion of like poles of a magnet. Includes list of materials needed, procedures used, and instructional strategies. (JN)

Provides background information for teachers on the nature and production of antibodies. Points out that the production of monoclonal antibodies blends the malignant with the beneficial to create a medical tool of exciting potential. (JN)

Provided is a list of winners of the 43rd annual Westinghouse Science Talent Search. Highlights of several research studies conducted by the winners are included. (JN)

Student comments from eight year and year 10 classes in Australia are given. (RH)

Discusses the British N and F system of university entrance examinations, especially in science. (MLH)

Discusses the proposed N and F British curriculum in chemistry from the viewpoint of the British universities. (MLH)

Presents the views of the British Chemical Society about the proposed British N and F level curriculum in chemistry. (MLH)

Outlines the basic ideas which explain the movement of sand in air and water. Uses the behavior of spheres as a model to indicate the behavior of sand grains. (GS)

Presents a brief summary of the information reported to the Examinations Secretary by the Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) Boards in Britain. Emphasis is placed upon the percentages of students taking examinations in the sciences. (JR)

The relationship between science information and social forces can be exemplified in the classroom by considering the consequences of the completion and operation of the project. (DF)

Relevance creates a dilemma for the teacher because solutions to problems are controversial in contemporary society. It is argued that students still need to explore these problems and hopefully they can come to understand and appreciate the situations, and can comprehend the alternatives. (DF)

Articles are included concerning industry and schools, science and mathematics award scheme, teaching and research, safety, inservice training, Ugandan chemistry, plastics, and 19th century Nuffield. (DF)

Two important topics are discussed: (1) adoption of the applications and social interactions of science as a predominant theme in general education; (2) educational problems associated with this development are presented. (DF)