The school system and the city of Alexandria (Virginia) are in the middle of a five-year effort to consolidate, renovate, and upgrade programs that require laboratories and other special equipment. The work accomplished in specific schools is described. (Author/MLF)

Describes a one semester-hour self-paced laboratory section accompanying a physiological psychology course. Points out five disadvantages and three advantages, including more time and advance planning needed, active involvement of students, and increased learning and retention. (CK)

Reviews transmission processes of Chevron Oil Field Research Company (COFRC) research results from laboratories to end-user operating companies worldwide. Information dissemination methods described included informal communication, intercompany meetings, visits by COFRC personnel to operating company offices, distribution of written reports,…

Cites evidence supporting the author's view that the present national approach to standardizing measurement methods is inadequate. Discusses needs for adequate estimates of precision and evaluation of interlaboratory bias in the mandated measurement methods required by regulatory agencies and other governmental groups. (Author/CS)

A device for use in a motor learning laboratory is described. (MM)

This section presents new ideas with regard to apparatus for teaching physics. The following four ideas are presented: (1) measuring speed of light (2) a poor man's barometer, (3) center of mass of a rotating object, and (4) minimizing glass breakage. (HM)

Investigates spatial orientation of infants, comparing behavior in the laboratory to behavior in the infant's home. Also investigates whether the infant relies on his body as a spatial reference system. (Author/SS)

Presents data on release of renin during direct and indirect stimulation of renal nerves. Conclusions show that renin release is influenced by change in activity of carotid and cardiopulmonary baroreceptor systems, and excitation of discrete areas of brain and hypothalamus by changes in renal sympathetic nerve. (Author/SA)

This article outlines how to construct a film analyzer and digitizer, both of which are used in the study of body mechanics. (DS)

Six different pieces of physics apparatus are described: Telsa Coil for instant ignition of sodium arc lamps, Timekube, Magnetic Maps of the United States, a slinky with vertical mounting, a wave generator power supply, and a long-period timer power switch. Price and supplier are included. (BT)

This article brings to the attention of chemists the toxicological properties of several important classes of organic compounds. (BB)

Contained are condensed excerpts from the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Survey of Instrumentation for Environmental Monitoring. The survey describes instrumentation used to analyze air and water quality, radiation emissions, and biomedical impacts. (BB)

Tips are presented for chemistry teachers on the use of acid-base half-reactions in review lessons, the use of calculators by chemistry students, significant figures, and the preparation of benzoyl peroxide from acne medicine. (BB)

Base a learning center on magic and the results will be magical. (Editor)

A Louisiana architect has created plans for a unique supplementary learning environment consisting of five circular buildings featuring a planetarium, an indoor display of small animals in their native habitat, an indoor pond, a library, a media center, and an auditorium. (Author/MLF)