Describes approximately 15 hours of activities in the Sellicks Beach Area suitable for high school students interested in studying sedimentary and structural geology, geomorphology, and human land use patterns. (CP)

Lists some materials from Australia, Britain, New Zealand, and the United States appropriate for elementary-aged students and provides comments on the usefulness of these materials. (GS)

Surveys Australian states regarding the use of Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials in the public junior secondary schools. (MLH)

Using critical pedagogy and metaphor analysis, New South Wales government materials on forestry are examined. Results suggest they are not intended to provide information but to propagate the notion of forests as a source of economic value rather than an ecosystem. (SK)

The understanding of instructions and the role of diagrams were explored in the context of cognitive load theory in 3 experiments involving 102 Australian fifth and sixth graders. Results suggest that understanding depends on interaction between elements of the information, and that diagrams can reduce cognitive load and enhance understanding.…

This report on a master's project begins with a review of the research literature on instructional materials in Australia which emphasizes Australian research and how it compares with a similar body of research published by American scholars. It is noted that the intent of this comparison is to identify where research in Australia can be applied…

This project examines past and present activities in curriculum planning affecting the Australian educational system, and the relationship of curriculum change to prospects for improving the selection of curriculum materials used in Australian schools by investigating current developments in curriculum reform and methods for selecting materials.…

Describes the cell membrane in detail and presents a mosaic model to explain membrane functioning. (BR)

Curriculum guide for a unit of work on language study for pupils at the junior secondary level. (Author)

Equipment needed for teaching the New South Wales (Australia) Natural Science course in grades 3-6 is listed. A general list needed for all grades is supplemented by lists of materials needed specifically for each grade. Whenever possible materials available from students' homes are listed, and many examples of improvised equipment are given.…

Included are three curriculum guides, Section A, Section B, and Section C, which are concerned with the development of number concepts in elementary school, through the use of Cuisenaire rods. Small group and individual instruction are encouraged, and many suitable learning activities are suggested. Section A is introductory and covers number…

Describes chemistry programs in four Australian secondary schools. (CP)

Described is a project, "Mathematics at Work," being produced by the Australian Academy of Science to meet the needs of students staying in school to years 11 and 12 and requiring a "relevant" mathematics curriculum. Materials have been produced and are being used in a trial program. Additional materials are in preparation.…

Outlines the study of a curriculum development project, analyzing the decision-making processes involved in each phase and raising questions about the general process of curriculum development. (MD)