Presents a practical problem to students in a junior-level thermodynamics course in which a human body regulates its own internal temperature. This problem can be utilized as well (with modification) in an introductory physics course for life science majors. (HM)

This paper reviews problems encountered by Latin American students seeking to attend college in another Latin American country. Emphasized are the problems created by the vast differences between countries in secondary level courses and graduation requirements. As an illustration, secondary chemistry offerings in several countries are compared.…

Describes school science as a rite of passage, and exposes problems in school science that are made visible through the use of this metaphor. (PR)

Examines the nature of scientific discussion and places the problem of scientific literacy within the broad context of critical analytic reading skills. (FL)