Examined biology textbooks to determine their cancer education content. Because the analysis of six commonly utilized textbooks showed that none addressed all categories related to scientific, clinical, and psycho-social aspects of cancer, it is recommended that textbooks be supplemented with other sources providing information on cancer. (JN)

Describes nature and installation of the QUADLINK board which allows Apple software to be run on IBM PC microcomputers. Although programs tested ran without problems, users should test their own programs since there are some copy protection schemes that can baffle the board. (JN)

The objectives and operation of a school physics competition are discussed. Sample student responses to two practical/project questions are also discussed. It is suggested that such competitions based on small scale practical project work can be effective and can assist teachers in stimulating interest among students. (JN)

Discusses the 16th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Frankfurt, West Germany. First-ever entrants from the United States scored high in this worldwide high school competition of chemical knowledge, but were low in laboratory skill events. (JN)

A method of preparing a special dissecting tray to be used with transmitted light as well as reflected light is presented. It may also be used with an overhead projector to illustrate some skeletal structures in vertebrates. (Author/EB)

Discusses ways to approach teaching the mole concept, dealing especially with the mathematical idea of ratio and the chemical idea of the minuteness of atoms. (MLH)

Discusses the opinions of chemistry (Nuffield) teachers about the proposed British N and F level curriculum. (MLH)

Presents an elementary school teacher's view of the proposed British N and F examinations. (MLH)

Discusses implementation problems of the proposed N and F chemistry curriculum into British comprehensive schools. (MLH)

Answers the question posed in the title by listing the aims of science study and advocating that courses be designed around basic themes. (GS)

Describes the causes and effects of earthquakes, defines the meaning of magnitude (measured on the Richter Magnitude Scale) and intensity (measured on a modified Mercalli Intensity Scale) and discusses earthquake prediction and control. (JR)

Describes the basic logic behind the modern view of evolution theory. Despite gaps in fossil records, evidence is indicative of the origin of life from nonliving molecules and evolution of higher forms of life from simpler forms. (PS)

Provides a calculation in answer to a student's question relating to the energy of pulses in a slinky. (JR)