Presented is the draft form of a handbook for science teachers in the secondary technical schools of Victoria, Australia. This handbook is designed to provide teachers with information concerning the administration and operation of the Technical Schools Division, with information concerning safety hazards, liabilities, and procedures in science…

This resource review is designed to assist secondary school teachers in Queensland, Australia. It describes 19 science resource materials for use in grades 8-10. The information presented on each resource includes: (1) Background of resource material; (2) Student material; (3) Teacher material; (4) General description; (5) Readability; (6)…

This handbook is designed to assist teachers in using the Science Item Bank to construct diagnostic tests and end-of-course achievement tests. The item bank consists of over 2,800 multiple-choice items, and teachers are encouraged to supplement this source of test items with other forms of test questions. Key answers to these questions are arrived…

Presents a science project involving the production, transportation, handling and preparation of food for human consumption. Calculations of caloric value of the food intake and the energy costs of cooking are included. (Author/SA)

Teachers who attempt to promote metacognitive learning strategies in their pupils usually encounter resistance because the pupils believe that they should be instructed by a teacher. One step in overcoming such resistance is to help students to recognize and discuss their implicit views. This document describes a repertory grid which can be used…

The booklet addresses a real need often expressed by teachers throughout Queensland for a concise yet comprehensive guide for those teaching in small schools (the paucity of material concerning small schools in the literature is rather surprising considering the very significant numbers of teachers and children who are or have had experience in…