Inquires into the individual names and dates which are associated with the various perfect gas laws on the basis of published and historically researched works. Indicates the presence of eight features in giving a scientist credit for a scientific discovery. (CC)

An introductory bibliography lists materials useful in linking social studies and science. Books, bibliographic items, periodicals, catalogs, pamphlets, and science fiction materials are reviewed. (KM)

The theory of using popular music to reveal issues of social change for classroom discussion is briefly explored. The major portion of the article, providing a series of specific instructional ideas, offers ten general topics on social change, each followed by a specific teacher-asked question, a strategy, and a list of recordings and themes. (SM)

Consumer Education Programs for levels K-12 are briefly discussed. Different methods of introducing students to consumer education, as well as many topics that are relevant to social studies classroom discussions are presented. A bibliography of multi-media resource materials is provided. (Author/RM)

Two problems in teaching modern Asian history--using source materials and communicating ethnocentrism of the West toward Asian cultures -- are dealt with through the use of a British newspaper published in Shanghai. (Author/KM)

The Educational Testing Service reports that little is being done by school districts to implement the new social studies for high schools. Discussed are some specific courses and programs being offered students in the new social studies. These examples in curriculum change are intended to serve as models. (Author/RM)

Presents a plan that shows how the knowledge, skills and experience of "older" persons can be used as a resource to improve effectively the quality of education (Author/DN)

A broad historical review of environmental education and an examination of practical approaches are followed by a bibliography of curriculum and reference materials. (KM)

Discusses problems facing the world with increasing demands for food, energy, raw materials and goods, and at the same time confronted with a population explosion. Views the future of the United States optimistically when compared to less developed countries. (JR)

The human body provides a medium for man's expression of existence in intellectual, emotional, religious, and social fields. The child starts learning about his body after birth and becomes fully aware of it when he reaches maturity. The fully matured body enables man to carry on dialogue with himself, others and the universe. (PS)

Described are a list of topics in secondary school mathematics which have direct relationship to science instruction. Included are topics such as Slide Rule,'' Transformation of Formulae and Solution of Linear Equations,'' Ideas of Symmetry,'' Sine and Cosine Functions,'' Graphs,'' Vectors,'' Statistical Topics,'' and Computer…

Some helpful ideas are proposed for use by biology teachers. Topics included are Food Webs,'' Key to Identification of Families,'' Viruses,'' Sieve Tube,'' Woodlice,'' Ecology of Oak Leaf Roller Moth,'' and Model Making.'' (PS)