Describes the use of a device, the "Maxwell Demon Bottle," for demonstrating the meaning of entropy and the grainy nature of matter and energy. (JR)

Presents complete instructions for assembling an electric motor which does not require large amounts of power to operate and which is inexpensive as well as reliable. Several open-ended experiments with the motor are included as well as information for obtaining a kit of parts and instructions. (BR)

THIS GUIDE FOR TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS INCLUDES--(1) CONCEPTS, (2) UNDERSTANDINGS, (3) ACTIVITIES, (4) REFERENCES, (5) AUDIOVISUAL AIDS, (6) EQUIPMENT, AND (7) REQUIRED SUPPLIES. THE COURSE CONTENT IS DIVIDED INTO EIGHT MAJOR TOPICS--(1) FUNDAMENTALS, (2) MECHANICS, (3) HEAT, (4) SOUND, (5) LIGHT, (6) ELECTRICITY, (7) SPACE, TIME, AND MOTION,…

GUIDELINES FOR USE BY TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A K-6 SCIENCE PROGRAM ARE PRESENTED. SECTIONS OF THE MANUAL INCLUDE INFORMATION RELATED TO--(1) RECENT CHANGES IN THE PHILOSOPHY AND TECHNIQUES OF SCIENCE TEACHING, (2) THE NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE LEARNER, (3) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES, (4) THE INTEGRATION OF EXISTING SUBJECT…

LABORATORY TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATE FOR TEACHING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM STUDY BIOLOGY ARE EMPHASIZED. MAJOR CATEGORIES INCLUDE (1) LABORATORY FACILITIES, (2) EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES FOR CULTURE OF MICRO-ORGANISMS, (3) LABORATORY ANIMALS AND THEIR HOUSING, (4) TECHNIQUES FOR STUDYING PLANT GROWTH, (5) TECHNIQUES FOR STUDYING…

This publication is intended to be a resource for teachers and administrators who are responsible for the safety of students, and others, in the general areas where science instructing is occurring. The handbook is designed to assist teachers of science regardless of their background in science. Particular concerns such as laboratory safety…

This book is designed to test the feasibility of a consumers' information exchange for the users and purchasers of laboratory and other instructional equipment in undergraduate science education. Through the use of this guide it may be possible for the prospective purchaser to learn of and contact faculty at other colleges and universities who are…

Up-to-date knowledge about Skylab experiments is presented for the purpose of informing high school teachers about scientific research performed in orbit and enabling them to broaden their scope of material selection. The second volume emphasizes the sensing of earth resources. The content includes an introduction to the concept and historical…

This bulletin of the Scottish Schools Science Equipment Research Centre provides information to teachers regarding the use of newly produced equipment such as an economical soldering iron, nickel cadmium cell, and a desk calculator. Useful information is also included for teachers on the use of electric coils and bicarbonate indicators. A detailed…

An inexpensive, creative learning environment is described. Supplies, method of assembly, experiences to be encountered in its use and additional value for its use are described. (EB)

Describes management procedures which have been developed to facilitate and coordinate staff efforts in a biology learning center at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. (HM)

Reports the recommendations of the annual American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) meeting at the University of Georgia. Suggests that biologists should become more involved in land use planning and resource allocation in the Southeast. Presents a seven-step process for land-use decision-making. (MA)

Describes in detail the construction of an improved version of Hero's engine that is easy to operate and has a short response time. (GA)