To encourage students to read library books, small experimental kits were prepared on the basis of science books in library. Students checking out kits from library also check out appropriate books. Interest in reading has increased measurably. (PS)

Investigates relationships between interests in particular areas of science and place of residence, intelligence quotient, social class, grade level, and sex. Other subject preferences and science achievement were also investigated. (AL)

Constructed response and multiple choice modes of programed instruction were compared. Both formats enhanced classification performance; the effect was greatest when the criterion test was in the same mode as the instruction. (AL)

Presents philosophy and development of ESS, the Elementary Science Study, curriculum. (CP)

Describes OIC philosophy and development of SCIS, the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, materials and program. (CP)

Presents a list of 52 earth science concepts in order of their ranking by a panel of earth scientists asked to judge importance for inclusion in the school curriculum. (AL)

Evaluates three softback manuals for teachers (K-6)

Describes two improvised models which can be used in classrooms to teach latitude concepts. Because of low costs involved, each student can be given the instruments involved in finding angles of elevations of different objects. (PS)