Describes the contents of a BIOS i Kit as: (1) guide to initial learning possibilities; (2) state of knowledge articles; (3) sample materials for observation, identification, and/or experimentation; and (4) evaluation materials. (LS)

Presents a set of integrated experiments for the undergraduate inorganic chemistry laboratory, designed with the belief that a related set of syntheses, reactions, and characterization techniques sums to a greater learning experience than an equal number of unrelated experiments. (MLH)

Describes sources and housing of laboratory rats for use in investigating behavior. (LS)

Describes the apparatus of a chemistry kit that also contains a pupil's manual and a teacher's guide. (LS)

Describes an experiment demonstrating genetic transformation that opens up many areas of laboratory work and discussion with students. (LS)

Describes the use of teacher-made discovery kits for use in science activities. Suggestions are provided to help teachers scrounge surplus materials from stores, small manufacturers, doctors and other potential suppliers of free materials. (PEB)

Describes a number of pieces of equipment for physics. Included are a pendulum, Archimedes' Principle apparatus, solar photometer, and anharmonic motion. (RH)

Describes a training program designed to assist teachers in developing more effective one-to-one relationships with students. Evaluation of the training program tends to raise more questions than it answers. (EJT)

Examines relative effectiveness of four types of relaxation training including Jacobson-Wolpe and electromyograph (EMG) feedback. Dependent measures are EMG recordings and self-report measures of relaxation. All groups reported increased relaxation, but EMG groups were superior in EMG measures of speed of learning and depth of relaxation.…

The findings showed (1) laboratory students scored significantly higher in clerical ability and infrequency of absence from school and (2) no significant differences existed between the two groups of students in self-esteem and attitudes toward work. The dropout rate was significantly higher for students attending clerical skills training classes.…

This laboratory training model developed out of the observed difficulties students were having in bridging the gap between classroom and the field. Describes methods, techniques, structure and evaluation of two laboratories, set up as a neutral setting for students to practice their communication skills. (Editor/PG)

The role of the Australian Science Facilities Standards Committee in assessing needs in individual private schools and making recommendations to the Education Department for funding is discussed. The committee's standards for the design of science rooms are also included. (BR)

This paper describes the results of a study of community college learning resource centers as they exist today and examines some emerging functions which point toward the role of the center in the future. (DC)