Provided are a resource compilation and background information for teaching earth science and ecology in the secondary schools on the island of Guam. Beginning with the genesis and development of the island, the geology and physical environment are discussed. Following are discussions of (1) the various plant communities, (2) the terrestraial…

This booklet consists of 22-chapter tests that are based on materials in the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study core of activities for Grade 7. The tests are student-administered and student-graded and are designed to give each student immediate feedback on how he is doing in the course. Each test serves to identify and measure specific…

In this paper the author examines the question of whether evolution is a theory or a dogma. He refutes the contention that there is a monolithic scientific conspiracy to present evolution as dogma and suggests that his own presentation might be more appropriately entitled "Creationism: Theory or Dogma." (PEB)

This publication is part of the Oxford/Council of Europe Study for the Evaluation of the Curriculum and Examinations (OCESCE) Study, and is concerned with aims, objectives, program content, teaching methods, evaluation, and assessment and future trends in the development of curricula for the gifted student at the upper academic secondary level.…

This publication in physics shows the wide diversity that still exists in teaching science at the upper secondary level. One section deals with the teaching aims of physics teachers as actually stated by different countries. These are listed in a table including a total of 53 items. A second table lists the official publications giving programs…

The aim of this paper was to set forth some of the results from the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) Science Project, and discuss their bearing on the teaching of science in Australian schools. The following factors are considered in this paper: (1) the influence of home background, (2) sex differences,…

Reported is a description of a system developed for diagnosing the epistemological characteristics of secondary school science teaching. Lessons were analyzed to determine whether they were epistemologically consistent with science. If not, changes were prescribed which could make the information consistent with science. The "Profile and…

This report is a continuation of the studies of Explorations in Biology (EIB) Topics 1-8, a series of tests of the inquiry skills of secondary school biology students developed by the Mid-Continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McREL). In the period covered, two topics were completed and administered (for the first time) to samples of the…

These proceedings of a second annual symposium hosted by the Chemistry Department of the University of Maryland contain the tests of addresses given to approximately 300 chemistry teachers. A brief description of the University of Maryland Teaching Associate Program is given. Included are papers on the uses of chemistry during the Civil War,…

Data from the Test Every Senior Project (see SE 012 372) were used to examine the relationships between scores and patterns of answering on the "Processes of Science Test" and the following variables: stated intention concerning college attendance and course work completed in physics and chemistry. College-bound male high school seniors…

Provided is a dichotomous key to the families of marine fish commonly taken aboard the Orange County Schools Marine Science Floating Laboratory. This key has been designed for use by junior and senior high school students. Diagrams and drawings are provided which indicate diagnostic characteristics of various members of the fish families included.…

This study assesses students' understanding of the relationship between science, technology, and society, and compares the responses of science-oriented and non-science oriented high school seniors. (Non-science oriented students are those who did not take either chemistry or physics.) A sample of 1,493 seniors took the Test on the Social Aspects…

A brief statement of the importance of a liberal education for all teachers is followed by twelve guidelines for the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs for educating prospective secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Each guideline contains a brief rationale, describes the expected skills, and suggests strategies for…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a significant difference in the verbal responses and test responses of high school biology students as a result of training in higher level questioning of student teachers. The sample included two groups of 28 biology student teachers. The experimental group was instructed in the use of…

Evaluated was achievement in biology by tenth grade students in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Three different student groups were exposed to the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Blue Version, BSCS Yellow Version, and a general survey biology course respectively. Assessed were scientific literacy, increased understanding and ability to use…