Contributions made by UNESCO are evaluated and a plan of action is presented. Accomplishments as measured by publications, conferences and workshops, and technical services are discussed, along with future plans. (DF)

In many science classes in secondary schools facilities no longer determine activities since programs come first. (DS)

Presents philosophy and development of ESS, the Elementary Science Study, curriculum. (CP)

Describes OIC philosophy and development of SCIS, the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, materials and program. (CP)

A report of the Science Honors Program conducted at Columbia University on Saturdays through the support of the National Science Foundation. (RD)

Describes the 1967 Richmond, Virinia program in which participants included both elementary and secondary students with various intellectual, ethnic, socioeconomic, religious and racial backgrounds. Instructors included outstanding college professors from several states and public school teachers from many school divisions. (PR)

Technological education should be designed to relate to liberal arts studies. (CK)

Describes a high school faculty institute designed to assist teachers in helping students take up chemistry as a career or to continue studies in chemistry. Includes dates and topics covered in the institute since its inception in 1980 and highlights of institute activities. (JN)

Discusses various aspects of establishing a viable, undergraduate research program at a small, liberal arts college. Areas addressed include research topics, research supervisors, student research, and support for research activities. (JN)

Describes a four-week summer science program for high school chemistry teachers. The program was divided into four segments and focused on "Electrons in Motion." Specific areas addressed included instructional methodology, electron transfer processes, electrons and kinetics/chemical reactions, and background information on the tetrahederal atom…

Describes an 8-week project involving the synthesis of cobalt compounds. Once synthesized, compounds are qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. Background information, laboratory procedures, and results/discussion are provided for three project experiments. (Author/JN)