Presents three articles dealing with: (1) a critical assessment of providing science education for the 16-19 age range (part 3), vocational preparation; (2) thinking and writing in primary science; and (3) teaching science to children from ethnic minority groups. (JN)

Describes the results of a study of elementary (n=281) and secondary (n=132) students' drawings of scientists. Discusses the results in terms of issues of gender, race, social relevance, and collaboration in science. Suggests ways to counter the stereotypes formed by children. Contains 17 references. (Author/WRM)

Approaches taken by a school science department to implement a global science curriculum using a range of available resources are outlined. Problems with current curriculum approaches, alternatives to an ethnocentric curriculum, advantages of global science, and possible strategies for implementing a global science policy are discussed. (27…