Describes characteristics of a mini school open laboratory approach being used in New York. The program enables students to conduct individual projects to be involved in work study programs and to study an integrated program of science, mathematics, social studies, English, and a foreign language. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the program is…

Describes the development of activity centered science minicourses in an isolated California high school, and lists the characteristics considered essential for a good minicourse curriculum. Advocates a program in which specialist teachers travel between small rural schools with limited resources, presenting well developed and exciting…

Describes in general terms the nature of Alternative Schools, and more specifically discusses the program at Alternative School East, which serves four public school districts in the Philadelphia area. Outlines the curriculum and teaching methods used in biology. An interdisciplinary approach and learning activities in the community are…

Briefly summarizes a number of innovative programs in environmental science that are being used at the precollege and college levels. (JR)

Describes a program in which every teacher of grades 6 through 9 is involved for one week at the beginning of the year in teaching his students reading skills in his particular subject area. (JR)

Describes a unit of study in environmental education which utilizes multimedia techniques to assist the student in making and evaluating predictions about the future of "spaceship earth." (JR)

Outlines the nature of Advanced Placement (AP) programs in science, and their value in the high school curriculum. Discusses the structure of AP examinations, the major considerations in establishing an AP program, and the advantages intrinsic in such a program. (JR)

Outlines the lesson content and sequence in a science unit designed for a new Introduction to Vocations program in the State of New Jersey. The vocational program has been designed to help students in grades 7, 8, and 9 become aware of career opportunities. (JR)

Describes innovative ways in which substitute teachers have been used to free middle school science teachers during the day to attend inservice sessions. (JR)