Questionnaires were sent to 382 public and non-public New Jersey secondary schools to determine the status of science teaching during 1981-1982. Survey results (with 55% response) are reported for general information (staffing, certification, teaching duties, and others), supervisory personnel, subject matter organization, textbooks used, second…

Abstracts of papers presented at the 1982 Annual Meeting of the Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) are listed alphabetically by first author in this two-part program. The first set of 28 abstracts represents a wide range of topics and issues in college science teaching, including among others, solar energy, scientific/technical writing,…

A bibliography and short historical background are provided within this description of the integrated science thrust in science education. Detailed are the philosophy and methodology as outlined by FUSE, the Federation for Unified Science Education. (CS)

The purposes of this study were to investigate: (1) effectiveness of three small group teaching methods on the acquisition and retention of seriation abilities; (2) transfer of seriation abilities using the three treatments; and (3) relationship between visual and nonvisual seriation abilities. One hundred twenty first grade Canadian students were…

This is the final report of research oriented to determine the problems and successes associated with women scientists who reenter the labor force. The report deals with the assessment of the strategies used in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Facilitation Projects for reentry women. The evaluation focuses on the successful approaches…

Presented are papers from the Minority Institutions Curriculum Exchange Conference held in January 1979 in Washington, D.C. The goals of the conference, supported by the National Science Foundation, were to facilitate contact and exchange of information among natural and social science faculty representatives at minority institutions, concerning…

Described are awards made in fiscal year 1978-79 and earlier in the Division of Science Education Development and Research of the National Science Foundation. For each project occurring in 1979, a summary description is provided, as well as the home and address of the principal investigator, amount of funding, and duration of the project. Projects…

THIS PUBLICATION IS A TEACHING GUIDE TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR INTEGRATING CAREFULLY SELECTED AUDIOVISUAL ITEMS INTO EXISTING NINTH-GRADE CURRICULUMS IN SCIENCE. IT IS ONE OF FIVE GUIDES PREPARED FOR USE IN PROJECT CUE, AN EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND ENRICHMENT IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF HIGH SCHOOLS. THE…

The course outlines presented in this report are intended to be used to teach astrophysics to nonscience majors at the junior and senior college level. An extensive set of notes are included which can be useful to an instructor as guidelines for presentation. Additional equipment and references for use in teaching astrophysics are suggested. (SA)

The results of five projects are presented in this report. Project 1, "An Exemplary First Grade Reading Program," attempted to establish an exemplary first grade reading program over a two-year period. The first year involved grouping as opposed to non-grouping. The second year a non-graded primary was established. The findings indicated…

Discusses some of the problems associated with winners and losers at science fairs. Presents two alternatives to the traditional prize system: "The Scouting Concept" and "The County Fair Concept." Stresses the values and learnings that are associated with successful fairs. (CW)

Presents a case study of science education in Papua, New Guinea and discusses efforts for implementation of a "Science for All" policy. Includes a description of the physical, cultural, and political setting of the nation and explains its approach to primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary schools. (ML)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has recently released a description of a program that will accept proposals and make grants for projects to improve precollege science/mathematics teachers. Examines the program guidelines and comments on a National Science Board report, recommended as a guide in developing proposals. (JM)

Discusses how local, state, and national initiatives are addressing the need for improved financial benefits, better training, and greater recognition for science teachers, and for programs to attract more science students. Suggests that physicists and other scientists become involved in various areas of science education in schools. (JN)

Science materials reviewed include "TOPS" (an inquiry-based physical science program for grades five-eight consisting of 22 modules and three books, each covering a single topic) and "Come With Me Science Series" (interdisciplinary science units for grades K-three). Describes and assesses student/teacher materials, typical activities, and overall…