Discusses a unique experimental program for training chemical technicians in New York with emphasis upon expansion of minority participation in sciences. Included are descriptions of goals, educational methods, instructional materials, and program's content. (CC)

Elementary school drug education in Illinois has undergone some major philosophical changes from a fact centered, hard sell'' crash program approach to programs emphasizing value activities and personal decision making about drugs within various health areas. Existing drug education programs have been selected from three different levels to…

Describes the conduct of a traveling science program in six state parks in the midwest from June to July, 1972. Indicates that the program which emphasizes interactions of science and technology with society is received favorably by many people. (CC)

Discusses training recommendations issued by the Chemical and Allied Products Industry Training Board and the two related methods in use. Emphasizes that the technician job is worthwhile in its own right rather than a step toward the technologist level. (CC)

Describes the aerospace workshops conducted by West Chester State College in cooperation with several school districts and NASA. (MB)

Presents an overview of the influence of British practices upon contemporary American education, and speculates upon future directions. (DM)

The estuarine research aide curriculum at Charles County Community College (Maryland) emphasizes the practical development of skills through field work. (NF)

Non-college bound seniors in high school were enrolled in a new program that consisted of 20 units of work. Grades were based upon accumulated points. Student interest and motivation were high because they were allowed to work in areas they found interesting while working at their own speed. (Author/LF)

Explores background and cognitive development of low SES pupils to determine whether programed materials actually raise their achievement above levels anticipated from their academic retardation. Results do not support this contention, and a more elaborate study is suggested. (CJ)

Philosophy, psychology, structure, and apparent needs and relevance are determinants for the theoretical bases of industrial arts content. (Author/GB)

Explains how nurses, psychiatry aides, occupational therapists, and teachers combine skills to define each child's major problem areas and develop treatment plans. The approach provides consistency in the clinic and in relations between the clinic and the home. (MG)