Relates the impressions of science education gained by a physics professor visiting the People's Republic of China. Observations from two universities in Beijing and Wuhan provide information regarding departmental organization, general teacher preparation, preuniversity education, science teacher preparation, specific physics departments, applied…

Presented is a review of the professional literature concerning the value of science education for mildly retarded students. (CS)

Describes a two-semester physics course developed at the University of Alberta, Canada to present the development of some of the major theories in physics and their interaction with the prevailing cultures, religions, and philosophies. (HM)

Describes an applied physics course which has been taught at Liverpool Polytechnic in the United Kingdom. Objectives, experimental work and assessment of the course are included. (HM)

This essay examines the respective roles of books, teachers, and committees as sources and authorities of scientific information in school science education. Analyzes and compares recent curriculum development trends in the United States, England, and Australia, pointing out differences in perspective regarding authorities about scientific…

Suggested are three main ways children are brought into contact with environmental matters in school. The environment's use as a mode of learning is suggested. (Author/DS)

Described is the use of cartoons in the science classroom to: (1) introduce new topics of study; (2) present students with problems to solve, activities to perform, or situations to analyze; (3) simulate discussion about values, science, and society and (4) convey messages about the nature of science. (Author/DS)

Describes the status of fluid mechanics courses in bioengineering curricula. A survey of institutions offering bioengineering degrees indicates that over half do not require fluid mechanics courses. Suggests increasing number of mechanics courses to increase the quality of bioengineering students and to prepare students for graduate work and more…

Presented is an activity in which students use a microscope to do a forensic hair comparative study and a medullary classification. Mounting methods, medulla types, hair photographs, and activities are described. (DS)

Exploring a technique for acquiring qualitative data from standardized instruments and using them in formative evaluation of new cirricula, this article discusses assets and limitations of the qualitative analysis technique as applied to a grade 10 science course. (JC)

The results of this study indicate that, for the astronomical concepts used, no significant difference in the cognitive domain will occur between the achievement of students who experience a participatory planetarium program and students who experience a traditional lecture-demonstration program. (Author/MK)

Guidelines are presented to help the classroom science teacher effectively deal with handicapped students. (SA)

Describes experiments intended to produce a better understanding of the holographic method of producing images and optical imaging by other optical systems. Application of holography to teaching physics courses is considered. (Author/SA)

Examines the state of school science in the elementary grades and offers suggestions for those principals who have determined that their schools are weak in science instruction. (IRT)

Describes the decline of public esteem for the scientist and interest in physics. Author discusses the difficulties in recruiting physics students and obtaining federal money. (MA)