Reviews recent changes that Brazil has undergone in the teaching of biology. Notes that most changes during the past 15 years have been restricted to content. Suggestions are made for curriculum reform. (CS)

Outlines the creation-science perspective and reasons the author considers it superior to the evolutionist point of view. Argues for a balanced approach in school curricula. (Author/WD)

Techniques for a successful nighttime field trip to observe celestial wonders are presented. The author describes such a trip, taken with gifted fifth graders. (KC)

Describes chemical questions appearing on China's first national entrance exam since 1966. The Chinese's syllabus for college chemistry is compared with United States high school chemistry courses. (CS)

Describes "The Ascent of Man," a course emphasizing science and human values. Detailed are some chemical topics covered in the course, and how these topics are used in other traditional chemistry courses. Topics discussed include alchemy, the chemical revolution, steam engines, the Manhattan project, and several bioethical problems. (CS)

Presents a viewpoint regarding accomplishments of the McMaster Conference in Hamilton, Ontario, June 19-23, 1978, in terms of chemistry curricula in introductory chemistry courses. (CS)

Described is the chemistry syllabus the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland designed for use in the secondary classroom. The syllabus presents chemistry as the science of the various forms of matter and their transformations and enables the student to assess the social importance and contribution of chemistry to society. (DS)

A study on the relationship between insight and hemispheric use in science courses for gifted students is briefly described. (Author/PHR)

Describes the results of the Science in a Social Context Project (SISCON), an attempt to construct a science curriculum which reflects the relation between science and society. (BH)

The history, curriculum and objectives of the Environmental Studies Center in Jensen Beach, Florida, are discussed. (RW)

Examines the place of associate degree programs in the education and training of environmental health professionals. Discusses components of associate degree curriculums in environmental health sciences and the potential roles of associate degree recipients. Presents recommendations to improve associate degree programs and to attract more students…

Defines symbiosis and describes the connection between symbiosis and evolution, how it is described in science textbooks, and genetic variability. Discusses educational policy and science curriculum content. (YDS)

Describes the recent establishment of the University of Washington at Tacoma (UWT) that lead to the development of an upper-division environmental curriculum within an interdisciplinary arts and sciences framework that integrates environmental issues into interdisciplinary undergraduate education. Compares the curricula developed at UWT with other…

Describes how to facilitate discussions on topics related to biocrimes. Focuses on how to guide students to ask questions related to what infectious agents are and the relationship between infection and disease. (DDR)

Discusses a research project that examined the effectiveness of using fiction to help children learn science concepts. Results indicate that some fiction may impede content acquisition in science. Concludes that emphasis on using children's literature to teach science should be placed on choosing fiction presented without bias with fine, realistic…