Author undertook a study to examine new science instruction, science budgets and expenditures for new materials from 133 instructors of elementary science methods representing 94 teacher-training institutions. Teacher preparation for science instruction was the focus of the article. (Author/RK)

Describes a variety of uses for syringes in secondary school laboratory experiments. (JR)

Presents a list of selected articles on astronomy instruction at high school, college, and graduate levels, especially those for college nonscience majors. Besides teaching materials and aids, related societies, organizations, planetariums, and periodicals are incorporated as entries of primary sources. (CC)

Describes the operation of a processing center for the construction and maintenance of Elementary Science Study (ESS) kits in an economically depressed county of Virginia. This small industry provides an important function in the community by creating jobs and by producing school science equipment more cheaply than commercial enterprises. (JR)

Discusses two sampling methods used to evaluate ambient air: the bubbler technique and the use of static samplers. Indicates that vegetation is also excellent indicator of air pollution effects. (CC)