Presents the findings of a task force on general chemistry. Among the findings are the course contains too much material, is not balanced, and too much emphasis is placed on developing rules for calculations. (PR)

Informs biology teachers about lead contamination by providing an overview of the subject. Emphasis is placed on the sources of lead exposure, followed by ways in which a discussion of lead could be incorporated into the biology curriculum. (ZWH)

This article contains a foldout entitled Natural Gas and the Environment for use in helping students become more aware of the relationships that exist between humans and the environment. Suggestions for classroom integration of this subject into your curriculum are also provided. (ZWH)

Describes Science/Technology/Society (STS) curriculum efforts in the United States which grew out of Project Synthesis. Discusses STS, biology, and life science education. (PR)

Describes the procedure and presents the results of a study of themes in state science-curriculum frameworks. Analyzes 25 state frameworks and finds that 88% of these emphasize the standard science and technology in society. Recommends an examination of educational policy links to state science frameworks. Contains 27 references. (DDR)

Notes that contemporary curriculum documents in science education advocate liberal or wide goals, including helping students to understand something of the historical and cultural significance of science. Concludes that courses in the history and philosophy of science are necessary. Contains 54 references. (DDR)

Explores dynamic modeling as an opportunity for students to think about the science content they are learning. Concludes that creating dynamic models has great potential for use in classrooms to engage students in analysis, relational reasoning, and synthesis. Contains 21 references. (DDR)

Illustrates the basis of carbonless paper using sketches and examines the components of this kind of paper in detail. Discusses important chemical considerations and focuses on microencapsulation of the dye precursor and the reagent layer. (DDR)

Discusses appropriate goals for mathematics and science educators to focus on in order to boost academic achievement in the United States. Conclusions are based on data from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). (DDR)

Shares the perspectives and experiences of maintaining a balance between being a biologist and an educator. Cites recent work that highlights what is going well in science education and revisits the tension between the role of researcher and teacher. (DDR)

Describes a study conducted in Israel that focuses on how studying industrial-chemistry case studies affects students' perceptions of their learning environment and their interest in chemistry studies. Contains 18 references. (DDR)

Points out that the standard bell-jar model used to illustrate breathing has some features that may lead to a misunderstanding of the mechanism of ventilation. Proposes modifications to the model. (DDR)

Draws data from student responses to the Science Laboratory Environment Inventory (SLEI) and a curriculum analysis of the implemented laboratory tasks. Involves biology, chemistry, and physics students (N=387) in 20 classes in Tasmania, Australia. Contains 23 references. (DDR)

Presents activities to stimulate the curiosity of grade 10-12 students and introduce them to astronomical observations. Exposes students to the evolutionary theory of stars and the structure of the universe. (DDR)

Provides directions for the construction of giant plastic cells, including details for building and installing the organelles. Also contains instructions for preparing the ribosomes, nucleolus, nucleus, and mitochondria. (DDR)