Described is the development of a course for future science teachers through the collaboration of middle school teachers, mathematicians, scientists, and science educators. The experience of the team approach and a field test of the resulting activities are discussed. (CW)

Described is a survey of two-year chemical technology programs in the United States. The results of the survey are presented, and a set of recommendations for the improvement of chemical technology programs is presented. (CW)

Presented is an activity designed to raise energy awareness, teach electricity conservation, and show students how to carry out a science project. Included are objectives, a list of materials, procedures, student information sheets on meter reading, sample charts and graphs, and a sample awards certificate. (CW)

Described is a one-semester interdisciplinary course for upper division undergraduate students. Discussed are keynote speakers, course content, reading materials, evaluation of students, and course modifications. An advertisement for the course and a copy of the course outline are included. (CW)

Described is a skit to be performed in an elementary school classroom about the water cycle. Included are a list of materials, procedures, and suggestions for role cards for the players. (CW)

Presented is an illustration of the use of a computer spreadsheet program, Microsoft Excel version 1.5, for solving complicated chemical problems. Examples of spreadsheet output are provided. (CW)

Reviewed is the discovery, nuclear and chemical properties, and uses of an isotope of Americium (Am-241). Production and separation techniques used in industry are emphasized. Processes are illustrated in flow sheets. (CW)

Discussed is the treatment of the concept of atomic orbitals in college chemistry textbooks; specifically the nodal surfaces of hybrid orbitals. Presented is a method of illustrating and introducing hydrogen-like atomic orbitals using computer graphics. (CW)

Discussed are concepts involved in legal liability for laboratory accidents. The focus of this article is on negligence, duty, and responsibility issues. Highlighted are the basis of a lawsuit, negligent tort, duty and breech of duty, and cause and harm. Thirty-one cases are cited. (CW)

Discusses the design of introductory physics course for elementary education majors and nonscience majors. Describes the learning cycle used for constructing hands-on activities. Provides an example of a week's activity on energy. Presents an evaluation of the course based on examinations and the teacher's impressions. (YP)

Described is an integrated science program at Northwestern University, a graduate school preparatory curriculum that offers talented students a concentration of sciences at an accelerated pace. Provided is a suggested three-year integrated science curriculum. (MVL)

Describes a University of Florida video tape which shows general background information on linear response, derives the standard additions equation, and provides detailed examples of its use with the incremental method of standard additions. (MVL)

Discusses the hazards of nitric acid and other nitrates, especially ammonium nitrate in the high school laboratory. Provides many historical accounts on the dangers of nitrates. (MVL)

Uses a discrepant event to teach students about volume and area. Outlines directions for class demonstration, needed materials, questions, a story problem, and related activities to perform this assignment. (Author/RT)

Describes an activity in which students graph changes in tides and ocean levels over a period in order to obtain a visual representation of the changes taking place and their effects upon the Earth. Provides questions for students to answer after construction of the graphs. (RT)