Reports results of a survey of 398 physics departments. General areas considered include undergraduate majors, programs, teaching, and undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants. States that faculty rarely are given release time for new course or curriculum development. (SK)

Provides instructions and rules for a game to teach covalent bonding in which a set of plastic atoms are combined to produce stable covalent bonds. (DS)

Discusses the need for a science-and-society course to fill the educational gap in school science, suggests how it should be taught, and presents a possible course syllabus. (SK)

During the late sixties and early seventies a new nontextbook, lab-centered approach was used in science instruction in elementary grades. With the arrival of the eighties, science curriculum has come full circle, and new science textbooks with corresponding curriculum guides are being adopted. (JN)

Discusses how modern mathematical language can be used to develop chemical ideas in class. Examples for the application of Venn Diagrams and Flow Diagrams in teaching chemistry in the Nuffield courses are presented. (HM)

The analysis of data from a survey of lecturers and students in 13 universities/university colleges, together with evidence from other independent sources, shows that the introduction in the sixth form of a common core biology syllabus with specialist options is desirable. (Author/MA)

A teacher's viewpoints and comments on the core syllabus for A-level physics which appeared in the May 1980 issue of "Physics Education" are presented. (SK)

Summarizes a university professor's viewpoints and comments on the advantages and disadvantages of the core syllabus for A-level physics presented in the May 1980 issue of "Physics Education." (SK)

Summarizes the viewpoints and comments of a science educator on the core syllabus for A-level physics which appeared in the May 1980 issue of "Physics Education," including the nature of the syllabus, its lack of clarity or detail, and its lack of scope. (SK)

Describes a study of currently available introductory chemistry textbooks for nonchemistry majors. Investigators (one philosopher and one chemist) read books and noted instances of value judgments and content. Findings include uniformity in factual content, and an abundance of value judgments on social, political, and economic issues. (DS)

Analyzes the relationship between learning objectives and assessment items for Technical Education Council physics courses. Suggests improvements. (SK)

Discusses five major objectives projected for science education based on current literature regarding science curriculum and development. Literature sources include "Small is Beautiful,""Education and the Spirit of Science," and the works of two curriculum developers, Theodore Brameld and Ralph Tyler. (CS)

Freshmen college students (N=290) were asked, "What is an atomic orbital?" as a measure of their knowledge after completing high school chemistry. Results suggest that high school chemistry be divided into two levels: (1) procedures and interpretations of classical chemistry and (2) introduction of elementary quantum chemical concepts.…

Reviews four science curriculum materials. "Human Issues in Science" presents social consequences of science and technological developments. "Experiences in Science" contains duplicating masters to supplement basic science programs. "Outdoor Areas as Learning Laboratories" includes activities for local environments. "The Science Cookbook" uses…

Describes an upper-division science course offered at the University of North Florida, Colonization of Space. The course presents several current issues in the areas of physical science and includes topics in science and technology likely to influence the future lives of present college students. (CS)