The research reported in this article focuses on teachers' views of participating in curriculum development at the local level. A questionnaire returned by the randomly selected teachers provided data on the types of help desired by teachers involved in curriculum development, sources of help, and curriculum development activities. (SA)

The effects of a lecture-only biology course and a lecture-laboratory biology course on the attitudes and achievement of community college students were compared. (SA)

Presents a simple way to introduce Direct Methods program systems to solve phase problems in x-ray crystal structure determination. It is intended for the undergraduate chemistry student laboratory. (Author/SA)

Describes the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum at the Speed Scientific School of the University of Louisville. The history of the department, a description of the chemical engineering courses, and the strengths and weaknesses of the program are also included. (HM)

Discusses alternative theories to evolutionism. Five theories are mentioned, but most attention is given to the steady state theory of species which the author considers the most suitable partner for Darwinism in O- and A-level biology courses in the United Kingdom. (HM)

Suggests that the origins of words, which have faded over time through technological advancement, should be studied with an interdisciplinary approach. Samples of words are listed with their former and present meanings. (SA)

In this review of science curriculum materials marketed commercially, the game of "Extinction" and "Sensing the Sea" curriculum guides in marine education are described. (SA)

Describes a course offered at the University of Toronto. The course deals with the new world view of the nature of reality and the parallels of the concepts with modern physics and Eastern mysticism. (Author/SA)

Comments on the study of Mali and Howe (1979) which used the work of Nussbaum and Novak to examine the notions that Nepali children hold about the earth. (HM)

Discusses whether electronics should be included as a subject at school, and describes the process of developing an O-level electronics course which is based on electronic systems for British schools. The course content and structure are also included. (HM)

A model is described for preparing graduate students to teach undergraduate biology courses. Features of the program include instruction in using innovative techniques, the use of pre- and in-service components, and the use of experienced biology teaching assistants. (Author/SA)

Described is a graduate level engineering course offered at the University of Southern California on coal liquefaction processes. Lecture topics and course requirements are discussed. A 64-item bibliography of papers used in place of a textbook is included. (BT)

An inorganic chemistry course at the Free University of Amsterdam is part of an integrated program involving practical work and theoretical study for chemistry students. Twelve experiments are required and 11 are performed by students in groups of fours. (Author/SA)

Describes the development and content of an interdisciplinary unit for gifted students on hurricanes. Includes activities, games, and resources. (MA)

Discusses electric field strength, magnetic field intensity, and magnetic induction showing the differences between the physical quantities involved and their units. (GA)