Suggests that comic books can motivate students and be utilized in: (1) homework assignments and tests; (2) introducing new topics; and (3) writing practice. (LS)

Describes a cut-out model that demonstrates the movement of electrons and ions for a complete cycle. (GS)

Describes a reaction rate experiment in which the manipulative skills needed are minimal and the measure of reaction rate is direct and understandable. (Author/GS)

Describes a demonstration of the different densities of water and tetrachloromethane and of phosphoric acid, organic solvents, and water. (GS)

Suggests that students could easily apply knowledge and skills acquired in biology instruction to other disciplines if that instruction had been integrated with other disciplines. (LS)

Analyzes the effects of age, sex and family composition on students' preferences for the sex and birth order of their offspring. (LS)

Describes how two topics in the school mathematics curriculum could be of value in teaching school biology. (LS)

Lists film material under the following four topics: Animal Nutrition, Photosynthesis, Parasitism and The Problems of Overpopulation. (LS)

A dialogue between the heads of the science and mathematics departments at a British school is presented. The topic under discussion is the relationships between science and mathematics curriculum and instruction. (SD)

Provides a refinement to the Harvard Project Physics Course handbook exercise "Stepwise Approximation to an Orbit." (CP)

Describes an activity involving a transparent water filled box and a plane mirror in which the refraction of light rays is demonstrated. (CP)

Expounds on the current solid waste disposal problems of the United States and current methods of waste disposal. Includes a description of the use of solid waste in power generating plants. A bibliography of suggested readings is provided. (CP)

Breaks down a curriculum evaluation into teachers' and pupils' perceptions of: (1) course structure and time allocations, and (2) topic difficulty, along with (3) pupils' interest in the topic. (LS)

Traces the path of Nuffield Physical Science secondary school students to their choice of university courses. This analysis was used to evaluate the science curriculum. (LS)