This document outlines the first part of a two-part senior high school general science course designed to familiarize students with elementary chemistry, basic fundamentals and principles of matter and energy, earth structure and movement, introductory astronomy, and interpretation of data. Included are listings of adopted texts, performance…

This document outlines the second part of a two-part senior high school general science course designed to familiarize students with genetics, ecology, biological science, physical science, and atmospheric conditions. Included are listings of adopted texts, performance objectives, course outline, laboratory investigations, reports and projects,…

An "Introduction to Patient Care" course uses readings, group presentations, site visits, small-group seminars, and specifically-stated objectives to cover: U.S. health problems, physicians and healers, humanistic values, the sick role, and physician-patient relationship. Students are directed toward a scientific analysis of the art of…

Describes a half-year secondary level oceanology, marine-science elective course offered at William Hall High School, West Hartford, Connecticut. (SL)

Describes a seven week course for six and seven year old students on marine life in tidepools. (SL)

The modular degree program in physics at Oxford Polytechnic is described. This program allows for a combination of physics with other undergraduate study areas. (MDR)

Describes a chemistry of life course offered at the University of Illinois for students interested in life sciences which meets four times per week in classes of 25 with a teaching assistant to view lectures via videotapes. (SL)

An introductory college course in which both the instructional staff and students have input into the content has been successfully implemented into a spectrum of instructor-centered to student-centered introductory earth science courses. Grading by point accumulation method reduced the grade threat and induced student responsibility for learning.…

Describes a community interest short course in physics developed to increase awareness of the methods and principles of science. (SL)

Describes an environmental education course which meets during three long weekends at a setting away from campus during each semester. (SL)

Describes a physics course concerned with the physical principles underlying devices used and natured occurrences observed in daily experience. (SL)

Discusses the growing need for the inclusion of engineering liability into engineering education programs. (SL)

Describes a nuclear and radiation chemistry course offered to second and third year students at the University of New South Wales, England. (SL)

Describes a course designed to familarize secondary teachers with laboratory apparatus and experiments suitable for the high school level. (SL)

Describes a beginning level undergraduate chemistry course designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of delocalized and localized molecular orbitals. (SL)