Described is a Boston University study which investigated the usefulness of PSSC films in the teaching of Physics. (LS)

Examines the legal status of demands that "scientific creationism" be taught along with evolution in biology classes. (Author)

The 4-H science curriculum meets the needs of elementary school teachers because it is user friendly and age appropriate, integrates significant learning outcomes, and supports contemporary teaching/learning methods with discovery learning, experiential activities, group interaction, and inductive questioning. (SK)

Analyzed 1,595 articles pertaining to secondary science-education curriculum and instruction published in "The Science Teacher" and "Science Education" between 1955 and 1994. For over four decades, science education has been in continual crisis. Instruction methods have changed little. Calls for reforming secondary science education, improving…

Presents an inquiry analysis tool and adaptation principles to help teachers evaluate and adapt laboratory instructional materials to be more inquiry-oriented. Based on the National Research Council's (NRC) essential features of inquiry. (NB)

Endorses John L. Rudolph's argument that the time spent on "the nature of science as a thing-in-itself" is less than the time spent "seeking greater consensus about what social function we wish our image of science to serve". Focuses on Dewey's and Schwab's ideas to discuss the function and practice of science education. (Contains 14 references.)…

Analyzes a project-based space science curriculum designed to support elementary school students in understanding complex, inter-related astronomy concepts. Uses pre- and post-interviews, examines student work, and has students complete a pre- and post-astronomy conceptual survey to assess conceptual change. Points out that instruction should…

Comments on the article 'Time to Change Drivers for Science Literacy' by Peter Fensham and addresses two issues: (1) Why is reforming the science curriculum so hard?; and (2) What are the potential possibilities of and problems with Fensham's reform proposal? (Contains 12 references.) (Author/YDS)

Explores the role of science for employees in science-based industries and members of the public interacting with science in their everyday lives. Suggests that procedural understanding is essential in higher levels of industry and in interacting effectively with everyday issues while conceptual understanding is so specific that it is acquired in…

Presents the results of a survey of (n=81) colleges of pharmacy affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) regarding physics requirements for the pre-pharmacy major. Describes strengths and weaknesses as reported by the college representatives. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/YDS)

Focuses on whether (and if so to what extent) a multicultural approach to science education is compatible with a universalist conception of science. Concludes that the most defensible conception of science education is one in which it is conceived to be both multicultural and universal. (Author/MM)

Describes the current process of physics education in Denmark, including projects and assignments, examinations, and physics in the mathematical and language lines. (JRH)

Asserts that total restructuring of biochemistry courses and methods used for evaluation of student performance are necessary. Evaluation should have a constructive influence by integrating it with other activities. The conduct of the course should be based upon the same objectives that are uses for evaluation. Evaluation should be done by…