Microfabrication is a critical area to many branches of science and engineering. However, to many students accustomed to seeing transistors as things that come in a lab kit, it is an obscure subtopic of their discipline. Beginning in 2009, the authors undertook a broad multidisciplinary approach to bring microfabrication into all aspects of the…

Two sections of this newsletter are concrened with describing the present activities of curriculum projects and professional societies, in Great Britain, in the areas of science education and mathematics education. Announcements of general education activities, two articles concerning science education projects in Australia and Peru, seven short…

The African Primary Science Program, which was established in 1960 as part of the African Education Program, has operated widely in English-speaking African countries. Science centers have been established with program assistance in seven of these: Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its goals have been centered on…

Described is the experience in two schools with the adoption of two science curricula, The Man-Made World and The Technology-People-Environment. The success and difficulties with the programs are discussed. (MP)

This newsletter briefly describes activities, projects, and publications in the areas of science education, mathematics education, and general educational in Great Britain. Short articles on activities in Ghana, West Africa, the Caribbean, and Argentina are included along with descriptions of ten other international activities. (EB)

This newsletter briefly describes present activities, projects, and publications in the areas of science education, mathematics education, and general education in Great Britain. Short articles on activities in Australia, India, and Israel are included along with descriptions of six other international activities. (DT)

Section I of this report gives a brief background of the Three Phase Primary Science Project and the evaluation procedures used. Section II reports the results, organized in an overall analysis, and in analyses by standards (grade levels), phases, school situations, school agency, teachers' experience, and districts. A lesson-by-lesson analysis is…

Describes key features of the Nuffield Working with Science Project, designed for students remaining in school past the age of 16 but not following A-level courses. Features include programmed units; student choice; emphasis on skills, methods and attitudes of scientists; decision making; and community involvement. History to date of project is…

Describes manpower needs in nuclear engineering in the areas of research and development, architectural engineering and construction supervision, power reactor operations, and regulatory tasks. Outlines a suitable curriculum to prepare students for the tasks related to construction and operation of power reactors. (GS)

A two-quarter introductory course in geophysics at the advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate level is described. An outline of course content is provided, and mechanics of instruction are discussed. (DT)

A description and discussion of the structure of honors chemistry curricula between 1950 and 1970 is presented with emphasis on format rather than content and citing comparative data on the structure of chemistry programs from other countries. (DF)

Two brief articles describing a chemistry course for grade 8 students in mixed-ability classes and a biology course devoted to the study of man in grade 9 in different English schools are illustrated by examples of course activities and examination questions. (AL)

Details of the current energy crisis and the need for educational energy programs are presented. The author presents an outline of energy education concepts and promotes the need for an energy-literate society. (MP)