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Parker, R. H.; Whittles, A. B. L. – Amer J Phys, 1970
Describes the objectives and content of a physics laboratory program for freshman students at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. The first part of the program consists of basic physics experiments, while the second part emphasizes student work on projects in geophysics that have direct technical applications. (LC)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum
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Mack, John E. – American Journal of Physics, 1975
Presents two calculations of the probability of detection of an interstellar comet, under the hypothesis that such comets would escape from comet clouds similar to that believed to surround the sun. Proposes three problems, each of which would be a reasonable term project for a motivated undergraduate. (Author/MLH)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Curriculum, Higher Education
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Mackay, Lindsay D. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Attitudes, Curriculum, Evaluation, Physics
Scott, Arthur; And Others – 1967
This guide contains Parts III and IV of the students' guide to the first year of the three-year integrated biology, chemistry, and physics courses being prepared by the Portland Project Committee. Part III is titled "Energy and Work" and Part IV is titled "Ecology." (GR)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum, Instructional Materials
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Rogers, Eric M. – Education in Science, 1975
Lists changes which have been made in second edition and explains the philosophy upon which the alterations were based. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Equipment, Physics
Cunningham, James Barrett – 1970
The purpose of this study was to compare the level of concept attainment achieved by students enrolled in a Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) physics course with that achieved by students enrolled in a traditional high school physics course. A sample of 265 PSSC students and 219 enrolled in the traditional course participated. The instrument…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research
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Davison, L. Dale – School Science and Mathematics, 1976
Describes the content, evaluation, and operation of a high school physics course intended for college bound non-science majors. Discusses some advantages and challenges of contract learning. (CP)
Descriptors: Contracts, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Instruction
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Shayer, Michael – School Science Review, 1972
Critical examination of the Teachers' Guide and Guide to Experiments and Questions Book in O-level Nuffield physics course reveals there may be disadvantages to the current organization when analyzed with psychological considerations. (PS)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum, Intellectual Development, Intelligence
Kallemeyn, LeRoy Willard – 1968
Determined were the kinds of physics study items used, and the emphasis placed per item, by both the Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) teachers and the teachers of traditional physics materials in the state of Nebraska. A questionnaire was sent to teachers from the largest 100 schools, ranked by total enrollment, and to fifty other teachers…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Course Content, Curriculum
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Holton, Gerald – Physics Education, 1976
Describes the Project Physics curriculum, including its origins, content and structure, current level of use, and philosophy of its approach. (MLH)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy, Physics
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Sherratt, W. J. – Physics Education, 1978
Argues for the inclusion of additional science history in the Nuffield physics curriculum. (SL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Enrichment, Instruction, Physics
Scott, Arthur; And Others – 1967
This guide contains Parts III and IV of the teacher's guide to the first year of the three-year integrated biology, chemistry, and physics courses being prepared by the Portland Project Committee. It continues the integration of material from the science course improvement projects with that specially prepared for the course by the committee. Part…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
Deauna, Melecio C. – 1973
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Physics Curriculum Project developed by the Science Education Center of the University of the Philippines on student achievement. The sample was formed of senior high school students. The subjects were divided into four groups according to the combinations of curriculum materials and…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Developing Nations, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research
Reay, J. – 1975
Factors influencing the implementation of physics curriculum projects are examined. Large scale implementation of curriculum projects is discussed in terms of involving representatives of many groups, including the government, the educational system, technical colleges, industry, professional associations, examining boards, parents, and society.…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation
Scott, Arthur; And Others – 1967
This is one of two teacher's guides for a three-year integrated biology, chemistry, and physics course being prepared by the Portland Project Committee. This committee reviewed and selected material developed by the national course improvement groups--Physical Science Study Committee, Chemical Bond Approach, Chemical Education Materials Study,…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum, Curriculum Guides
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