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)

The Systems Alternatives Project is an attempt to develop open classroom alternatives within a modular scheduling system. Biology students are given both action and test objectives that emphasize individualization. Structure of the project is detailed and an attempt to analyze the project evaluation data statistically is included. (MA)

Learning-teaching philosophies basic to open education are presented, and classroom processes which grow out of these philosophies are described in this booklet. Contents include a summary of the Environmental Studies Project in North Carolina and discussions of several aspects of open education (including interpersonal relationships, individual…

The most significant feature of this program is the sorting of students into small groups managed by student teachers. This serves the purpose of teacher education as well as student remediation. (MP)

Describes various teaching programs in year 11 science at Para Hills High School in Australia, including a system which allows the students to use half of their science time in individually programmed studies. (MLH)

An Australian secondary school physics course utilizing an electronic programmable calculator and computer is described. Calculation techniques and functions, programming techniques, and simulation of physical systems are detailed. A summary of student responses to the program is included. (BT)

Presents an analysis of the conceptual demands of Nuffield O-level biology, outlines the teaching strategy of the course, describes the population for whom the course is suited, and relates possible instructional modifications for those pupils not ideally suited for the course. (GS)

Describes the Junior Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program presently being operated in 275 units across the country. It is basically a three year course in aerospace studies and leadership education. (BR)

Industrial arts education is designed specifically to help prepare individuals for meeting the requirements of a technological culture. It is an integral part of education from kindergarten through higher education which provides representative experiences in industrial skills and processes. This planned program requires special facilities which…

Described is the Ohio Watershed Heritage Project. Sections in the publication include the following: (1) history leading to the project; (2) teaching methodology of the program; (3) teacher training; (4) watershed study objectives; (5) local coordinators; (6) evaluation plan; (7) graduate student comments in the program; (8) secondary school…

An interdisciplinary program related to aerospace and marine topics was created for students in the ninth and tenth grades in Washington, D.C. The curriculum and staff development focused upon the development of experiences incorporated within science, mathematics, communication skills, career education, and physical education. Objectives of the…

A description is given of a program for providing computer services to secondary schools throughout the Province of Manitoba. (MP)

This article describes an ecology course based upon the concepts of diversity and dynamic interaction. Most of the class time is spent doing field or laboratory activities; students assume most of the preparation and participation responsibilities. Activities include aquatic studies, museum visits, and terrestrial studies. (MA)

The characteristics, procedures and policies at Upper St. Clair High School that led to the initial investment, eventual purchase, and continual expansion of a computer system up to the present are reviewed. (MN)