Presents a discussion on the re-examination of the development of the scientific attitude as a general aim of science education. It is suggested that the assumption of this attitude in the professional behavior of successful scientists is questionable. (PB)

Describes the rationale for and implementation, content, objectives, and format of an undergraduate toxicology course. Includes criteria required to offer such a course. (SK)

To remedy certain deficiencies, an instrument analysis course was reorganized into six one-unit modules: optical spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, separations, electrochemistry, radiochemistry, and computers and interfacing. Selected aspects of the course are discussed. (SK)

Current ideas of philosophy of science are applied to issue of descriptive versus theoretical material in introductory chemistry courses, introducing Kuhn's definitions of "exemplars," connecting these to problems with teaching students theories at the abstract level, and arguing that the theoretical/descriptive controversy is about…

Describes an undergraduate physics course for nonscience majors which combines physics with science fiction films. Includes course format, sample module on the concept of momentum, and an appendix with a listing of science fiction films used in this course. (DS)

Following an historical sketch of the development of relativistic quantum mechanics, a discussion of the still unresolved difficulties of the currently accepted theories is presented. This review is designed to complement and update the discussion of relativistic quantum mechanics presented in many texts used in college physics courses. (Author/SK)

Discusses the complaint that led to the case of Seagraves et al. versus State of California et al., the "anti-dogmatism" policy adopted by the California state board of education in 1972, and the outcome of the trial. (WD)

Presents the course outline for "Science: A Way of Knowing," a content-integrated science course designed for high school students to learn about the nature, the processes, and the social aspects of science. (CS)

Cites 10 goals of career education. Makes suggestions regarding ways in which career education can be integrated into today's science curricula. Teacher attitudes are discussed as having a powerful influence on students. (CS)

Discusses reasons why nutrition should be stressed in secondary school biology programs. (CS)

Describes the philosophy and the utilization of a model curriculum dealing with teacher training recently developed in West Germany. Discusses dissemination and implementation of the model. The model curriculum centers around the evolution of the macromolecule concept. (CS)

Discusses several pedagogical merits to teaching geology with a historical emphasis. Describes how concepts of relative time, the field aspects of geology, and the cultural relationships of science can be applied in a historical approach to the subject. Shortcomings to this sort of approach are also mentioned. (CS)

Considers reasons for advocating as well as for objecting to the introduction of science history into chemistry courses at the college level. (CS)

Describes the various approaches that science education has taken since the end of World War II. Discusses major emphases of several curriculum packages, the effects of learning theory on science curriculum, the humanistic movement, and the place of factual information in science education. (CS)

The potential role of games and simulation in science teaching is explained, and some exercises are described. The possible future role of the microcomputer and its use with simulation in distance learning are explored. (MSE)