The annotated illustrations of biological specimens useful for illustrating the "tropical" topics dealt with in African secondary school biology courses are designed to serve a two-fold purpose. The diagrams are intended to show the pupil the structures he should be looking for in his laboratory work, with the textual material being an…

The primary purpose of this study was to develop a secondary school physics curriculum guide for use within a modular-flexible schedule framework. A secondary aspect was to design and model modular-flexible schedule specifically for physics instruction. Information regarding flexible scheduled programs was obtained by visiting 17 secondary schools…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether any relationship exists between (1) the leader behavior of biology teachers and the present biology curriculum practices and (2) the leader behavior of principals and the present biology curriculum practices. The study was conducted in 30 secondary schools in Oklahoma. The Leader Behavior…

Investigated were the effects of two different methods of instruction on concept and principle learning related to organic evaluation. Also investigated was the relationship between achievement and science aptitude. The sample was selected from tenth grade students in a high school in Arizona. They were randomly assigned to a Biological Sciences…

The purposes of this study were: (1) to formulate a current list of biological principles to use as a checklist in the study; (2) to utilize the checklist in identifying principles required for reading comprehension of news articles concerning the various areas of biology or biology-related social problems; and (3) to survey the Biological…

The course presented in these two textbooks is an experimental integrated science course that is closely based upon the syllabus prepared by the Working Party on Secondary School Science (SE 015 432). The course, intended for all students in the first two years of Scottish secondary schools (grades eight and nine, approximately), interweaves…

Detailed instructions for the construction of apparatus to detect qualitatively the production of carbon dioxide by respiring organisms are given, with notes on its use and comments on its advantages compared with traditional equipment. The chemistry section of the bulletin contains the results of tests of the efficiency of several laboratory…

An ecology unit, based upon the interrelations of matter and energy at global, regional, and local levels, was prepared for use with the present secondary school biology syllabus in Rhodesia. The unit was developed after consultation and interviews with educators in Rhodesia, London, and Paris (UNESCO). Rhodesian regions were used to illustrate…

The major papers presented at the 1971 conference of the South Australian Science Teachers Association are included in this pamphlet. Scientists from industry, research institutions, and the police forensic laboratory, and practicing teachers presented papers which included descriptions of modern scientific techniques, discussions of the role of…

Performance objectives are stated for both of the secondary school units included in this package of instructional guides prepared for the Dade County Florida Quinmester Program. Both units are concerned with astronomy and space: "Our Solar System" and "From Atmosphere to Space." The former deals mainly with astronomy while the…

Performance objectives are stated for both of the secondary school units included in this package of instructional guides prepared for the Dade County Florida Quinmester Program. The two units are "General Geology" and "General Earth Science." The first unit is for students intending to do further course work in geology. The…

This compilation summarizes the papers presented by a number of Australian educators at a conference that produced guidelines for the planning of the Australian Science Education Project. A full set of the original papers is available as ED 040 863. The topics considered in the papers summarized are: the general objectives of the project; the…

In this National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) publication, the advantages of having living things in the classroom are discussed. Also given is a brief description of the facilities and environments required for various common mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and plants. (CP)

This pupil's reference book is intended to provide biological information, using plants and animals which are suitable for study over a wide range of tropical countries. Its topics are taken mostly from the biology syllabi for the British General Certification of Education at the Ordinary Level and are written principally for pupils in the last…

This instructional package contains two plant life units developed for the Dade County Florida Quinmester Program. "Plant Life in the Backyard" introduces the student to the more familiar plants in South Florida. Emphasis is placed on the economic value of local plants, plant propagation, and photosynthesis. "The Green Plant"…