The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of an exemplary science program in grades six, seven, and eight in developing (1) pupil understanding of basic facts, concepts, and principles of science and (2) pupil understanding about scientists, the scientific enterprise, the methods and aims of science as compared to the traditional…

IN ORDER TO DETERMINE CALIFORNIA'S NEEDS FOR TRAINING OF PHOTO-OPTICS INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIANS, PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED IN 100 FIRMS AND AGENCIES MANUFACTURING OR USING SUCH EQUIPMENT. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRAINING NEEDED COULD SUITABLY BE PROVIDED AT THE JUNIOR COLLEGE LEVEL AND THAT COSTS WOULD NOT BE PROHIBITIVE. SPECIFIC…

A pilot is being prepared for a 30-minute weekly program. The style of the program will borrow from both "60 Minutes" and "Nova", and will offer four segments on topical issues of science in each program. (BB)

Describes the Integrated Science Program (ISP) which provides expanded educational opportunities for gifted science students being conducted at Northwestern University. (SL)

Describes a four-year baccalaureate physics program which provide preparation for specialized graduate work in medical physics. (SL)

Although Roosevelt High School (Maryland) boasted an excellent science program and award-winning teachers, colleges in neighboring states were relatively ignorant about the school. In 1985 Roosevelt High's principal, with help from a special committee, developed a distinctive brochure to advertise the school's uniqueness. (MLH)

Andy S. W. Sae shows how to stimulate interest in science by using a chemical magic show for teaching at the pre-high school level. Richard D. Barnes describes Kinderchem, a visiting science program for the elementary classroom. (JN)

A division of chemical education has been created within the chemistry department at Purdue University. The nature of chemical education, impediments to research and development in chemical education, and future directions of the division are discussed. (JN)

Reports the results of a study designed to determine if the values and practices of science teachers and science graduates studying for a diploma in education are congruent with the values upon which the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials are based. (JR)

Longitudinal data on a national sample of undergraduates, along with institutional data, were used in a study of the College Science Improvement Program of the National Science Foundation. Among the findings: students in schools that had received COSIP grants were more likely to aspire toward the Ph.D. and to plan on doing research and were less…

Reports the results of a study designed to determine the attitudes of Northern Ireland students toward the Schools Council Integrated Science Project (SCISP). (JR)

New objectives in science education will include man and the environment, science and society, and teaching moral values through science. Describes broad generalizations which exist or are implied in current programs as well as those new generalizations which are or will be included in developing programs. (DF)

A brief description of an interdisciplinary secondary school with a science orientation'' which was designed to develop technological literacy.'' (Author/AK)

Concerned with improving science education, the author suggests the development of (1) science programs which are of greater interest and challenge to students and (2) teacher education programs on a more cooperative basis, with emphasis on the development of individualistic teaching styles. (LC)

Brigham Young University devised a "dual-track system to provide highly practical training in both engineering and technology for students with different capabilities. The training tracks lead to different careers. (WM)