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Miller, Ralph J.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1971
Survey of the characteristics of Illinois physics teachers in terms of age, teaching experience, preparation in the sciences and classes taught. Changes in physics enrollment from 1967 to 1970, and problems hindering effective physics teaching are presented. (DS)
Descriptors: Enrollment, Physics, Secondary School Science, State Surveys
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Mantik, David W. – American Journal of Physics, 1971
Descriptors: College Science, Experiments, Instructional Materials, Magnets
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DiLavore, Phillip; Wayland, James R. – Physics Teacher, 1971
Presents the history of the discovery of pulsars, observations that have been made on pulsar radiation, and theories that have been presented for its presence and origin. Illustrations using pulsar's properties are presented in mechanics, electromagnetic radiation and thermodynamics. (DS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Light, Physics, Resource Materials
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Deeson, E. – Physics Education, 1971
Descriptors: Biographies, Force, Light, Optics
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Benedict, Manson – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1971
Advocates building demonstration plants of liquid metal fast breeder type and testing waste disposal methods. Sees nuclear power as the best hope of providing electrical energy for the U.S. (AL)
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics
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Berry, M. V. – Physics Education, 1971
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Physics, Scientific Principles
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Van Koevering, Thomas E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1971
Descriptors: Attitudes, Enrollment Influences, Physics, Secondary School Science
Woodman, Charles A. – Audiovisual Instruction, 1971
Described is a Boston University study which investigated the usefulness of PSSC films in the teaching of Physics. (LS)
Descriptors: Instructional Films, Media Research, Physics, Science Curriculum
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Langseth, M. G.; And Others – Science, 1970
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Astronomy, Energy, Heat
Clarke, John – Amer J Phys, 1970
Discusses the theory of the Josephson Effect, the derivation of the Josephson voltage-frequency relation, and methods of measuring the fundamental constatn ratio e/h. Various types of Josephson junctions are described. The impact of the measurement of e/h upin the fundamental constants and quantum electro-dynamics is briefly discussed.…
Descriptors: College Science, Electronics, Laboratory Experiments, Physics
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Holton, Gerald – Physics Today, 1970
Discusses how physics draws upon and adds to other disciplines. Presents five reasons why physics is important and relevant to the present. (DS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Physics, Science History, Scientific Enterprise
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Driscoll, M. J. – Science Teacher, 1970
Supports the development of nuclear power plants and considers some problems and possible solutions: future power needs, power costs, thermal pollution, radionuclide discharge. Describes advantages and applications of dual purpose power plants for purifying water, producing phosphorus and ammonia, and serving as fast breeder reactors for Pu 239.…
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Fuels, Natural Resources
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Schwall, Robert E.; Zimmerman, Peter D. – American Journal of Physics, 1970
Descriptors: College Science, Laboratory Techniques, Light, Optics
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Iona, Mario – Physics Teacher, 1970
Several physics items from the National Assessment are analyzed to determine implications for physics teaching. Limitations of the Assessment are included. (DS) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Objectives, Evaluation, National Competency Tests
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Pryor, Marvin J. – Physics Teacher, 1970
Surveys the responses given to a physics problem regarding calculations of the temperature difference between the internal and external surfaces of a pan with boiling water. Presents a numerical answer to the problem. (DS)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Instruction, Measurement
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