Describes apparatus utilized to demonstrate physics principle. Equipment described includes a low pressure chamber, a 360 degree loop ramp, a tilted table demonstrating motion principles, and a method for casting a three dimensional display of magnetic lines of force. (SL)

The University Laboratory School is firmly established as a special-purpose public school under the administration of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Considers the conceptualization, development, and functions of the Hawaii University Laboratory School. (Author/RK)

Provides an annotated bibliography of recent journal articles, books, audio-visual materials, laboratory materials, and further resources suitable for use in secondary school astronomy courses. (CP)

Details the construction and operation of a high quality, low cost piece of apparatus to determine oxygen concentration in water. (CP)

Provided is a list of resources to assist teachers in planning reading programs which will stimulate the elementary level gifted reader to achieve according to his abilities. (SBH)

Advocates the use of dictation in teaching English as a second language. The steps in preparation, administering and correcting classroom dictation are outlined, and a method of organizing material on a language laboratory tape is suggested. In this procedure, students administer the dictation and correct it themselves. (CHK)

Seven secondary school teachers discuss the need for writing centers in secondary schools and identify the services they should provide. Includes descriptions of existing writing centers, and suggestions that writing centers should help students change their perception of writing as well as intervene in stages of the writing process. (JG)

Two demonstrations are described. The first (useful as an introduction to kinetics) shows how the rate of a reaction is fast at first and then gradually decreases to zero when one reactant has been used up. The second is a gas density demonstration using 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoro ethane. (JN)

Examination of relationships between manner of utilization of human and material resources and secondary school students' achievement in and attitude toward science found that frequency of use of laboratory resources had highest positive correlation with achievement, followed by quality of use of laboratory resources. Quality of use of laboratory…

Describes a lecture demonstration which illustrates changes in the visible spectra of oxygen transport proteins upon reversible oxygen binding. Provides a comparison of the physical characteristics of oxygen storage and transport proteins. Reviews essentials for preparation of the materials. (ML)

As research equipment becomes more sophisticated and expensive, and as the number of scientists and engineers choosing academic careers shrinks, the start-up costs for recruiting researchers are skyrocketing. The cost typically includes money to provide equipment, facilities, and support needed to set up laboratories and begin research. (MLW)

Presented is a method of demonstrating the optical activity of glucose using an overhead projector and easily obtainable materials. Explores the difference between reflected and transmitted light (Tyndall Effect) using sodium thiosulfate, hydrochloric acid, and an overhead projector. (ML)

Describes three trace determinations of organic substances utilizing a spectrophotometer. Provides procedures and absorbance wavelengths for determining acetonitrile, oxalic acid, and oxalic acid in human serum. Explores the role of acetonitrile and oxalic acid as catalysts in their respective reactions. (ML)

Traces the evolution of the basic writing program at the University of Louisville, as related by its first seven directors. Concludes that pedagogical and political strategies that worked took advantage of the academic and student community around them; unsuccessful ideas were those imposed without consideration of local context. (SR)