A NEW EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAS STIMULATED SUPERVISORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND MANY TEACHERS TO SEEK INFORMATION ON SOURCES, SELECTION, AND USE OF APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT IN INSTRUCTION. THIS BULLETIN IS MAINLY TO HELP THE NEOPHYTE WHO IS INTERESTED IN THE BASICS OF ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING. THE DISCUSSION IS…

Analyzed were participants in six Academic Year Institutes (AYI), 1957-62, and a systematic random selected one-half of the rejectees. Rejectees for 1960 were not included. Of 35 personal and professional characteristics a comparison was made between or among (1) acceptees and rejectees of each year, (2) acceptees for each year, (3) rejectees for…

This study investigated (1) whether or not the institute was accomplishing its objectives to upgrade science and mathematics teachers' competency and to remove academic deficiencies due to inadequate or inefficient academic training and (2) whether the objectives of the institute were based on valid assumptions. The study population consisted of…

The 1972 Environmental Education for Guam Schools Project originated from the recognition of a need for environmental education on the island. The ultimate goal was to graduate citizens who were knowledgeable and conscientious about environmental concerns. This report describes and assesses the impact of this project on Guam and provides a source…

The purpose of this paper is to provide summary data relative to the instruments developed for analysis of in-service institutes. This paper initiates a slightly different form of offering instruments for use by others. Rather than presenting a finished instrument with only summary data provided and all of the subjective decisions made, the reader…

This report summarizes the results of the National Science Foundation's survey of scientific activities of independent nonprofit organizations in 1966. Information is included on expenditures for research, development, and scientific and technical information activities and on the employment of scientific personnel associated with these…

This report presents the results of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Survey of Scientific Activities at Universities and Colleges, 1971, dealing exclusively with the employment of scientific and engineering personnel and the financing of scientific activities in U.S. institutions of higher education. The survey was conducted by mail…

AN INSTITUTE WAS CONDUCTED TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGES AND SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR TEACHING SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL COURSES. THE PARTICIPANTS WERE 16 TEACHERS IN THE TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL AREA OF INSTRUMENTATION. THE ACTIVITY INCLUDED LECTURE AND DISCUSSION, DEMONSTRATION, LABORATORY WORK, AND FIELD TRIPS. THE SCOPE OF THE PROGRAM…

Presented is an article urging teachers of science to handicapped students in the mainstream school to accept the challenge of involving the handicapped child as a contributing member of their regular classes. To do this the teacher must have access to a variety of materials. (EB)

A list of skills needed for both reading and science programs are discussed.

Discusses the Viking Mars project, including economic aspects, the schedule of planned experiments, and technical details of the landing vehicle and its intended missions. (MLH)

Several meetings are being planned for chemists and chemistry professors as part of a program for developing science research and education in Africa. (BB)

An epistemological interpretation of the Campbell and Fiske model is offered to show its usefulness in validating classroom observation instruments. This interpretation is used to critique a recent validation study and is then applied to the problem of validating the construct "View of Science", using a classroom observation instrument.…

Argues that earth scientists must be competent in a wide spectrum of disciplines, must be discouraged from early specialization, and must be well trained in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. (SL)

Reviews a program for teaching chemistry to non-chemistry majors as a liberal arts program. (SL)