Traditional-classical programs, individualized instruction, differentiated staffing, flexible-modular scheduling are all programs and ideas much discussed in the field of education today. However, science instruction is still in the logarithmic phase of change. Curricular and instructional styles alter so rapidly that often reference points are…

Explains why science education is necessary for primary grade pupils and provides examples of activities from the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, successfully used at this level. Discusses the possible contribution of research scientists to education, development of children's reasoning abilities and scientific literacy, and advantages of…

Discusses the need for visual aids in helping students recognize various minerals in a thin section. Describes the development of a manual of color photomicrographs designed to provide students with a more realistic view of minerals than can be provided by charts and diagrams. (TW)

Describes the "Grow Lab" program which is sponsored by the National Gardening Association. Discusses how eight square feet of classroom space are converted into a mini-ecosystem. Mentions the development of a curriculum guide to accompany the indoor garden. (TW)

Describes a laboratory experiment that is designed to aid in the understanding of the fundamental process involved in gas chromatographic separations. Introduces the Kovats retention index system for use by chemistry students to establish criteria for the optimal selection of gas chromatographic stationary phases. (TW)

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)

Describes procedures involved with paper electrophoresis separation of amino acids, gel electrophoresis separation of DNA, and design of an electrophoresis tank. Describes experiments using paper (amino acids) and gel (deoxyribonucleic acid fragments). Provides material lists, procedures, and discussion. (JM)

Summarizes advice from the Laboratory Safeguards Subcommittee of the Association for Science Education related to flames and heat, hazardous chemicals, electricity and dangerous voltages, and mechanical hazards. Knowledge is cited as the key to preventing accidents in physics laboratories. (DH)

Describes the development and operation of a program which develops and presents training materials to school laboratory technicians through distance education techniques. Coordinated at Canterbury College of Technology, where it originated, the project has become a consortium with four additional members. (MBR)

Presented are seven abstracts of papers presented at a microcomputer conference. Areas considered include: development of "Rocky's Boots," a logic simulation game; using computers for practice and problem solving; experiences using LOGO; a computer science curriculum; microcomputers in the science laboratory; computer literacy; and a…

A general laboratory course should include projects that familiarize college students with the variety of methods available to the researcher. Described are four research projects that address questions about human behavior by means of experimental, observational, survey, and archival research methods. (RM)

Discusses issues related to the missions of national laboratories as well as to the quality of their staffs. Indicates that although dilemmas exist within these institutions, an examination of such issues as management problems and institutional goals and activities may lead to an improvement of these national resources. (JN)

This American Association of Physics Teachers/Physics Teaching Resource Agents (APPT/PTRA) spiral-bound manual features labs and demos physics teachers can use to give students hands-on opportunities to learn about impulse and momentum. "Make-and-take activities" include AAPT Apparatus Contest winners "An Air Impulse Rocket," "A Fan Driven…

This document provides information on the most commonly asked science safety questions by science teachers primarily at the secondary school level. Topics include the legal responsibilities of a science teacher, a general safety checklist, proper labeling and storing of chemicals, purchasing of new chemicals and disposing of old chemicals, a…

This study reports on the courses in biological sciences offered in public high schools, enrollments in the course in general biology, number of teachers of general biology, organization of the course, nature of the laboratory work, laboratory and supplementary facilities, the equipment used in teaching the course, appropriations for equipment and…