Presents an expanded classification of the plant kingdom, emphasizing major evolutionary steps and differences in levels of complexity. Describes subdivisions and suggests that this classification, reflecting unity and diversity, may be logical, understandable, and useful to students. (JN)

Use of a classification system in teaching biology is presented as a concept aiding students' understanding of the diversity of plants and animals. The principles of classification are summarized and six learning strategies are given to show relationships among groups. (CM)

Future science curricula should recognize the interaction of science, technology, and society and should give students the skills for learning and applying scientific knowledge, an awareness of ethics and values in science, and a future perspective. The organization of science courses should vary with the type of learning desired. (Author/RW)

Summarizes symposium proceedings and provides topic titles and speakers. An appendix lists useful periodicals and books describing the chemical industry. (CS)

Although most educational programs for senior citizens emphasize arts and crafts, model science programs designed specifically for seniors, emphasizing geological science, have been developed at the University of Colorado (Colorado Springs). The programs have been well received and can be useful in integrating or mainstreaming seniors into the…

While ecology is usually regarded as a subject/topic in six-form biology teaching, it is recommended that it be treated as a joint theme with physiology throughout the course. This involves a full integration of ecological concepts into other topics with the abolition of ecology as a discrete entity. (Author/JN)

Reported and tabulated are results from the use of an integrated audiovisual methodology in teaching two different analytical chemistry courses in Venezuela. (CS)

Announces the directive of President Carter to the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education to review science and engineering education policies at the secondary and university levels. The study is based on the concern that these policies are inadequate for preserving the nation's strength. (Author/SA)

Discusses three topics which should be included in any "basic" course in geometrical optics: (1) reflection; (2) refraction; and (3) image formation. (SK)

The increased emphasis on theory in undergraduate/introductory chemistry courses suggests a need for beginning students to understand philosophic aspects of scientific theory. Discusses alternative viewpoints on theory development and how misapprehensions about this can influence student creativity; argues for formal introduction to theory…

Indicates that spatial ability describes a variety of different behaviors and briefly reviews efforts to define intelligence factors and identify processes involved in solving tasks requiring spatial ability. (DS)

Describes a one-semester, three-credit hour course integrating the fundamentals of kinetics and the scientific/engineering principles of heterogeneous catalysis. Includes course outline, list of texts, background readings, and topical journal articles. (SK)

Presented are views on prospects and retrospects in chemical education. The teaching of elementary chemistry is also discussed. (HM)

Discussed are the calculations of heats of combustions of some selected fossil fuel compounds such as some foreign shale oils and United States coals. Heating values for coal- and petroleum-derived fuel oils are also presented. (HM)

Discusses the principles which the author believes are important for the style of primary science in the United Kingdom. These are spontaneity, open-mindedness, and integration. (HM)