These materials were developed to meet an expressed need for bilingual materials for a secondary school Life Science Course. Eight units were prepared. These include the following topics: (1) Introduction to the Scientific Method; (2) The Microscope; (3) The Cell; (4) Single-celled Protists, Plants, and Animals; (5) Multicellular Living Things;…

EIGHTY-FIVE BOOKS AND ARTICLES DEALING WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME (MONGOLISM) ARE LISTED. DATING FROM 1933 THROUGH 1965, THE ITEMS CITED FOCUS ON BIOCHEMICAL AND GENETIC FACTORS AS WELL AS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONGOLOID CHILD. (JD)

One part of this review of research contains summaries of studies offering sociogenic or psychogenic explanations for the behavior of members of different social classes. The former position, which deemphasizes the importance of child rearing practices in the socialization process, maintains that the adult personality modal to a particular class…

Papers on the following topics, and summaries of the discussions that followed their presentation to an international working group established by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, are printed in this conference report: biology teaching in relation to mankind; ecological approach in the teaching of biology; the place of…

This annotated, 30-item bibliography of books, reports and articles is divided into topics identical to those described in SO 001 849. Notable among the items in this issue are: the Proceedings of the Fifth Princeton Conference on Population Genetics and Demography; a journal article on the genetic implications of population control; and several…

Discusses a publication entitled "Sociobiology" which contends that man's behavior is genetically determined, and the controversy surrounding this book. (MLH)

Cyril Burt presented data in his paper that were in perfect agreement with a genetic theory of IQ and social class. A detailed analysis of these data reveals that they were fabricated from a theoretical normal curve, from a genetic regression equation, and from figures published more than 30 years before Burt completed his surveys. (Author/BB)

Explores (1) problems of the validity of tests of spatial ability, and (2) problems of the recessive gene influence theory of the origin of sex differences in spatial ability. Studies of cognitive strategies in spatial problem solving are suggested as a way to further investigate recessive gene influence. (Author/RH)

A FORTRAN program is described which simulates point-substitution mutations in the DNA strands of typical organisms. Its objective is to help students to understand the significance and structure of the genetic code, and the mechanisms and effect of mutagenesis. (Author/BB)

Reports the results of a questionnaire sent to 194 teachers. Questions included percentage of teachers using specified genetics topics in the classrooms and responses of the teachers to sixteen value-laden statements. Results indicate a need to refocus science teaching to emphasize the interface between biology and society. (MA)

This report summarizes preliminary results from a behavioral study of 13 male infants who were ascertained to have an XX Y sex chromosome complement at birth and who are being followed longitudinally through early ontogenesis. (CM)

Eleven guidelines are listed along with rationales. Considerations for the implementation of those guidelines, including content, target populations, delivery systems, and evaluation, are also included. The structure and functions of The Center for Education in Human and Medical Genetics are illustrated and discussed. (MA)

Recommendations are given for an educational program in human genetics. The ultimate goal of the program is the development of attitudes that foster effective decision-making about matters of personal health. An interdisciplinary approach is suggested. (MA)

Examines American and British policies concerning DNA research and gene transplantation. (CP)