The Gough Adjective Checklist was administered to 43 winners of the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. This instrument requires users to select adjectives describing themselves from a list of 300 words comprising 12 scales. Data were analyzed to suggest characteristics of the self-concepts of teachers in the group. (SD)

Describes a sequence of demonstrations that may serve to initiate and maintain student interest in the development of acid-base theories and bond strength. (GS)

Discusses the physics of fluids flowing through vessels in the context of blood moving in the circulatory system. The method of presentation used is judged suitable for students in an advanced high school science course emphasizing individualized instruction in an interdisciplinary field. (Author/PEB)

Discusses many popular carnival rides in relation to the physics of their operation. Includes calculations showing the g force produced by various attractions. (CP)

Expounds major theories which cosmologists have proposed to determine size and distances of quasars. Relates these to efforts of 17th century astronomers. (CP)

This survey of the middle schools of the Leeds Education Authority includes statistics concerning laboratory facilities, the number and the education of science teaching staff, the average size of science classes, and the type of science course content. (MLH)

Presents an outline of lectures given on this topic to British secondary students. Man's various ideas about the origin of life are included in three categories: those that consider life to have been created by a Divine Being; those that consider life to have developed from non-living matter; and those that consider life to be eternal. (MLH)

Describes an experiment that gives useful insight into ideas of solvation and polarity of solvents. (GS)

Describes a means of collecting evolved gases which overcomes the usual disadvantages experienced in covering the electrodes with test tubes full of electrolyte solution. (GS)

Calls for money to be allocated for the purpose of evaluating and reviewing scientific work that will make scientists more productive and improve the quality standards of scientists. (BR)

Discusses the objectives of Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS), one aspect of the program (lawn communities) and the evaluation of this activity. Includes resultant recommendations. The evaluation criteria are suggested as a model to be used in either designing or in evaluating curricula. (BR)

The article urges teachers to keep an open mind concerning UFO's and to develop this open-mindedness in students as well as critical thinking. Includes a bibliography of readings on UFO's. (BR)