This curriculum guide lists concepts and objectives for water study units in grades 1-6 and for secondary classes. Geared especially for this particular environmental center is a collection of teacher guidelines with possible trips and activities. A listing of the center's materials is also included. This work was prepared under an ESEA Title III…

Nuffield Combined Science, a program prepared for the first two years of British secondary schools, is described in SE 015 449 and SE 015 451. Teachers' Guide III contains a series of alphabetically arranged "hints" on laboratory and pedagogic techniques, details of apparatus and materials necessary for each exercise suggested in each of…

Describes the Coriolis machine, and explains its use to study the inertial motion of a particle moving with constant velocity, from a rotating frame of reference. (GA)

Suggestions are offered for using computers to solve scientific problems rather than focusing on computer science itself. Suggested are scientific language programming, assembly-language programming, and logical design and business language programming. A summary of available equipment and some suggestions for program implementation are included.…

Explains: (1) use of piezoelectric film (connected to power supply and oscilloscope) to reveal force-versus-time curves of bouncing balls; (2) use of bound wood splints or meter sticks to illustrate tree or tower stability; and (3) apparatus of co-axial discs with connected linking rods and suspended bobs to simulate waves. (DH)

Discusses electron-loss spectroscopy and the experimentally observed excitation energies in terms of qualitative MO theory. Reviews information on photoelectron spectroscopy and electron transmission spectroscopy and their relation to the occupied and unoccupied orbital levels. Focuses on teaching applications. (ML)

Introduces an experiment exhibiting blue and yellow-orange coloration in the plane of vibration of a vibrating string. Provides pictures and the experimental set-up. (YP)

Introduces a demonstration kit for understanding conductivity by using several fruits and vegetables. Provides a parts list and assembly instructions for the "lemon screamer." (YP)

Introduces a construction method for a bubble made of polyurethane plastic and its applications in an ecology classroom. Provides the materials list, directions for bubble construction, and classroom activities. (YP)

Explains the principle upon which a barometer operates. Describes how to construct two barometric devices for use in the classroom that show air's changing pressure. Cites some conditions for predicting weather. (RT)

Describes how personal computers are being integrated into the engineering education program at Queen's University (Ontario, Canada). Discusses some of the requirements of the program, which include a strong recommendation that each incoming student purchase a specific sophisticated microcomputer. (TW)

Describes the Interactive Microcomputer Peripheral (including major features, source, and current cost) and physics experiments using the instrument. The instrument can also be used for such purposes as counting, timing, and frequency measurement as well as for experiments in biology and experimental psychology. (JN)

Suggests preparing displays which include both dynamic and static items to attract observers' attention and hold their interest. Includes instructions for making exhibits related to phenomena associated with Joseph Priestley and Michael Faraday. (DH)

Examines the influence of both teacher and pupil use of science equipment on Nigerian students' attitudes to science. Test results from students in 36 secondary schools indicated that schools making considerable use of science equipment, particularly with girls, were associated with more positive attitudes to many aspects of science. (ML)

Instructional videocassettes can provide efficient learning about analytical instrument maintenance and usage for scientists and technicians. Advantages of this approach include low cost to consumers, step-by-step instructions, and quality control of training. The programs currently available from three companies selling gas chromatographs and…