From an organizational point of view, a new high school physics program was developed. The teaching load was divided between two teachers. Benefits of the program were more preparation time for teachers and better student motivation. (PS)

A scheme is suggested for teaching concepts of polymer chemistry. Laboratory activities are suggested for the major topics. Interrelationships of different industrial uses of polymers are emphasized during the course. (PS)

Presents a number of classroom ideas including activities related to ecology and chemistry. (DF)

Described is the development of individualized materials for three different physics projects; all three proceed concurrently in a single classroom. The key element in the program is complete abandonment of the traditional lecture presentation. (DF)

This section reports on curriculum development efforts in England in the fields of chemistry and biology. A reading list related to teaching geology is included. (PS)

A planetarium design is based on (1) planetarium guidelines from a survey of educational research and literature and (2) compilations of comparative information about different planetarium functions and their integrative design possibilities. (DF)

Describes an individualized instruction physics program. Characteristic features of program include topics relevant to students and study in an area' rather than a strict subject discipline. (PS)

Games provide the teacher with another classroom strategy for attaining various objectives, cognitive and affective. Describes the objectives and method of play for several games related to science education. (DF)

Describes a study conducted to examine the characteristics of the instructional programs and the personal backgrounds of award winning biology teachers. (PS)

Describes procedures to develop instructional objectives for high school biology. Two kinds of objectives are identified as pre-objectives and performance objectives. Models to classify these in branches of biology and to ensure quality control are provided. (PS)