Presents the text of a speech given to a conference of physics teachers in which the full spectrum of elementary particles is given, along with their classification. Also includes some teaching materials available on this topic. (PEB)

Discussed is a science project in which secondary school physics students constructed a radio telescope to use in the study of radio astronomy. (PEB)

A classification task, involving the sorting of pictures of animals and plants into major orders and classes, was administered to 12 year old students from four schools in Great Britain. Students with above average intelligence did better if they had been taught by the Nuffield method. Students below average did better if they had been taught by a…

Describes a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a student manual in developing students' attitudes toward the protection of the environment. Thirty-six intact high school science and vocational agriculture classes formed the sample. No significant differences related to the manual were found; the instructor's education did relate to success.…

Describes an insectary which is inexpensive and easily constructed of small blocks of wood with holes drilled in them. Suggests several areas for study which can be accomplished with the insectary. (SLH)

One of a series (see SE 511 541 - 543) of articles dealing with views of individual science educators concerning the future of secondary school science education as exemplified by developments at the individual's college or university. Described in this paper is a program aimed at preparing science teachers for work in innercity schools. (PEB)

Reported is an evaluation of chemistry syllabuses in Scotland. The development of the curriculum reform movement is briefly sketched, syllabus content described, student reactions and attitudes noted, student performance surveyed, and experimental studies summarized. The author concludes that curriculum developers should be warned against…

Summarizes a seminar which dealt with the origins of the separate science disciplines, the nature of integrated science, reasons for and objections to teaching integrated science, and methods of achieving science integration. (GS)