Main reasons for not using recently developed curriculum materials in elementary schools include misunderstandings about their psychological bases, and lack of trained teachers and curriculum coordinators in school districts. Efforts should be directed to improve these conditions. (PS)

Supported by American University's chemistry department, once a week science classes are offered to elementary school children. (CB)

Describes the aerospace workshops conducted by West Chester State College in cooperation with several school districts and NASA. (MB)

First part of an article to be continued. (VM)

Describes activities resulting from combining summer science and recreation programs, with emphasis on recreation for elementary school children. (CP)

Author discusses the development of scientific curiosity and of scientific attitudes through various British school programs, including one which teaches scientific principles to elementary school pupils using toys as instructional material. Hobbies which heighten an interest in science are detailed, for example, industrial archeology" and …

Presents the results of a study designed to determine what high school students thought of an eight week summer science research program held during the summer of 1968 at the University of Iowa. Includes a list of program objectives and the two questionnaires used for this study. (PR)

Describes a safety program adopted by Southeastern Louisiana University. Students are given detailed instructions on laboratory safety during the first laboratory period and a test which must be completely correct before they are allowed to return to the laboratory. Test questions, list of safety rules, and a laboratory accident report form are…

National Science Foundation reports provided criteria for identifying 54 exemplary science programs in the United States. Questionnaires and school visits showed programs characterized by locally developed curricula, less emphasis on textbooks, and outstanding teachers (average age: 51 years; degree: M.A. 30). (PB)

Describes a "High School Science Bowl" organized by the University of Tennessee at Martin Chapter of American Chemical Society Student Affiliates. The contest consists of two parts: a preliminary written test of 25 objective questions from biology, chemistry, general science and an afternoon session patterned after television's "College Bowl."…

Provided is a description of a volunteer program that offers experience to premedical college students through working in a large hospital. The volunteer experience is followed by the nursing assistant training program. The benefits of both are discussed. (Author/SA)

Suggests the use of full-time science specialists to combat the ever decreasing emphasis and time spent on science in the elementary schools. Includes a discussion of the current status of science teaching and provides suggestions for organization and implementation of an elementary science specialist program. (DS)