This document presents an overview of knowledge gained from the scientific explorations of the moon between 1969 and 1972 in the Apollo Program. Answers are given to questions regarding life on the moon, surface composition of rocks on the moon, the nature of the moon's interior, characteristics of lunar "soil," the age, history and…

Each year since 1969, National Assessment has gathered information about levels of achievement. This report summarizes the National Assessment study of changes in science achievement for 9-year-olds, 13-year-olds, and 17-year-olds attending schools. Having assessed achievements in science twice, National Assessment can report information on the…

This unit is designed for students in secondary school science classes. Emphasized are various aspects of the anatomy and behavior of the starfish. Included are teacher background materials, lists of needed materials, suggested activities, evaluation materials, transparency masters, and selected references. (RH)

This unit is designed to be used by students in biology classes in secondary schools. Emphasized in the unit are coastal life zones, plants and animals that live in these areas, and factors influencing the lives of the organisms. Included in the unit are evaluation materials, instructional objectives, student background information, masters for…

This unit is concerned with geology of the sea floor; it is designed for secondary school students. Included in this unit are teacher background materials, student activities, transparency masters, maps, and answers to student activities. Changes taking place in the sea floor and variables influencing these changes are emphasized. (RH)

The purpose of the study was to determine differences in chemistry resulting from a traditional and an independent technique of teaching. The population included four chemistry classes at Scottsdale Saguaro High School. Intact groups were assigned to experimental or control groups by random processes. The control group was presented the CHEM Study…

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of doubling the laboratory experiments and time in the laboratory on student achievement, performance on laboratory skills, and attitude toward high school chemistry. One hundred forty-three students were assigned either of two treatments. All students performed the same basic…

This investigation explored the question of how high school chemistry students best learn three-dimensional molecular, ionic, and metallic structures in CHEM Study (Freeman, 1963). The experimenter compared the achievement, attitude, and instructional preferences of 110 randomly selected students taught by two different methods: (1) student…

The purpose of the study was to determine the readability level and the level of involvement for selected science textbooks for grades 7-10. A review of related literature concerning readability scales and the Romey Index is included. Thirty secondary science texts were evaluated using the Fry Readability Graph and Romey's Involvement Index. The…

The purpose of this study was to determine if eighth-grade students in junior high and middle school science classes could order selected science categories on the basis of the attribute interest into rank orders which were consistent and reliable. A sample of eighth-grade science classes from Wisconsin was selected. A set of…

This issue, number 28 in the series, is divided into the sections of: (1) British science activities, (2) Overseas science activities, and (3) International science activities. Presented in a newsletter format, numerous topics of interest to secondary school science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are presented. Reports…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the posture of and practices associated with science supervision in the public high schools of the parish and city schools of Louisiana. Among objectives of the study were to identify science supervisory practices that experts in science education considered relevant to the improvement of science…

This report of an international conference deals with problems concerning the development and implementation of science curriculum, particularly physics. Papers and discussions of participants are included and are categorized into the following groups: (1) The Motivation and the structure of science curricula; (2) Strategies and dispositions for…

Presented is one of a series of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facts about the exploration of Mars. Photographs, showing Mars as seen from Earth through a telescope, show dark markings and polar caps present. Photographs from Mariner 7, Mariner 4, and Mariner 9 are included. Presented is a composite of several Mariner 9…

This document is intended to give the secondary school teacher background information and general suggestions for teaching units and correlated learning activities related to energy and energy conservation. Sections are directed to: A Problem Shared by All, Causes, What is Energy?, Energy Sources, Searching for Solutions, Conservation: An Ethic…