Discusses factors affecting the supply of physics teachers in the United Kingdom into the 1980s. The overall numbers of physics teachers, age distribution of physics teachers, and three possible physics curricula with estimates of the staffing levels required are also discussed. (HM)

Described is a resource idea developed for the teaching of oceanography to junior high students. Sand is studied to help make the study of beaches more relevant to students who may have never seen an ocean. Sand samples are brought into the classroom from various coastal cities, then analyzed and compared. (Author/DS)

Describes how history of science is taught in these physical science courses: introductory astronomy for nonmajors; physical science for liberal arts and early childhood education majors; an algebra-based physics course for biology and premedical students; history of science emphasizing technology for liberal arts and business majors. (CS)

Described are ways in which curriculum in science and mathematics may be shaped to the adolescent. Several examples relate to cognitive development, neurological functioning, physical changes, social evolution, and moral growth of the adolescent. (DS)

Describes two elementary science curriculum materials. Reading about Science Skills and Concepts is a program containing a series of seven supplementary high-interest low-level science readers for upper elementary and middle school students. Beginning Everyday Science Early outlines why teachers should teach science to young children, teacher…

Discusses single-board microcomputers which are designed primarily for data acquisition and control. Directed toward individuals with little or no hands-on experience with microcomputers, this article gives references, among others, for reading about and purchasing microcomputers. (SK)

With less time to spend with individual students, teachers of large classes may need course materials that augment texts and lectures. The author discusses what criteria such materials must meet and gives examples from a course in statics. (Author/DS)

Discusses the field of evolution of the affective domain in socially oriented innovative science and technology curricula. Procedures for evaluation of affective curricula within the science classroom and a summative evaluation of socio-technological oriented innovative science curricula are also included. (DS)

Presented are a list of topics and references for a course in which scientific theories and concepts are developed to explain the energy crisis. Using the suggested approach, students gain an understanding of scientific theories and concepts as they relate to current human problems. (DS)

Discusses the educational establishment and relates its position to the need for introducing controversial issues into elementary and secondary classrooms. The need for reform, beginning with science courses in the university, is suggested. (SA)

Discusses features of the meeting which was convened at the University of Bielefeld in West Germany in September 1978 on the cooperation between science teachers and mathematics teachers. (HM)

Outlined is a basic approach to the introduction of energy education, emphasizing that assessment of student understanding is of importance. Resources and activities in role playing, writing position papers, and using filmstrips, books, pamphlets, and games are listed with suggested ways to implement them. Student participation projects are also…

Describes the status of teaching physics in the polytechnic institutions in the United Kingdom. The article also discusses: (1) development of courses in polytechnics; (2) types of physics courses; (3) role of physics departments; and (4) trends in teaching physics. (HM)

Describes physics project of the sixth-year of secondary schools in Scotland. The article also discusses: (1) aims of the Scottish certificate of sixth-year studies (CSYS); (2) teacher's role; and (3) method of teaching physics projects. (HM)

Described is a one-week summer chemistry workshop held at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania, for secondary school students. Experiments and evaluation results of the workshops are provided. (HM)