Suggests a new strategy for the proponents of science to rebut the cultural anti-science wave. This strategy involves publicizing the anti-hero scientist and presents a number of candidates from the past as examples. (GS)

Stresses ways to answer questions related to widespread publicity - are nuclear reactors safe, will dangerous research in genetic manipulation be banned? - with emphasis on true meaning of safety as related to risks. (EB)

Presents an annotated bibliography of outstanding science books for children in kindergarten to the seventh grade. (BB)

Presented is the index to the January-December 1976 issues of The Science Teacher (Volume 43). Both author and title indexes are included. (SL)

The following items are discussed: Digital Counters and Readout Devices, Automatic Burette Outfits, Noise Exposure System, Helium-Cadmium Laser, New pH Buffers and Flip-Top Dispenser, Voltage Calibrator Transfer Standard, Photomicrographic Stereo Zoom Microscope, Portable pH Meter, Micromanipulators, The Snuffer, Electronic Top-Loading Balances,…

The concept of the cell is taught with the aid of fruit embedded in gelatin. (CP)

In the science curriculum, use of a cemetery offers unlimited potential for developing the skills of collection, collation, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data." (Author)

Author describes student manual he developed to provide students with a key to learning and remembering scientific terms." (Author/SP)