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Peer reviewedHudson, Brian – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1990
Discusses the use of world problems in mathematics curriculum. Provides a topic on (1) life expectancy and the percentage of the population with access to safe drinking water and (2) the global arms race. (YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedSolomon, Joan – Physics Education, 1989
Describes some research studies, contents of a videotape, students' discussion of nuclear power and other educational aspects of the topic. Ten references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Foreign Countries, Nuclear Energy
Martin, D. John – TIES Magazine, 1990
Described is a take-home project in which students use an electronic systems kit to produce a working circuit. Students were asked to identify a security need in their own home and design and build a suitable security system. The use of a computer to produce the circuits is advised. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronics, Foreign Countries, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedBarrett, Eileen – School Science Review, 1990
Described is an activity in which students learn about the minerals industry in the United Kingdom as well as the properties of rocks. Emphasized is the impact of human activity on the Earth. The variety of mineral resources in the United Kingdom and the environmental issues are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Geology
Peer reviewedBodmer, Walter – School Science Review, 1989
Discusses the definition of scientific literacy, the curriculum of primary and secondary schools, scientists and teachers, cooperation with industry, and the resources and morale of teachers. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Health Education
Peer reviewedCheung, Kwok-cheung – Chinese University Education Journal, 1990
Presents problems encountered by the Curriculum Development Committee in Hong Kong in efforts to reform the sixth-form science curriculum. Examines curricular movements in the United States and United Kingdom. Proposes a Curriculum Inquiry Framework which will conceptualize and broaden science teaching. Contends that science education should be…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
