Considers the current use of information and communication technology (ICT) in science lessons. Poses questions regarding equipment, ICT use in instruction, and what it should and should not be used for. Focuses on a number of case studies of good practices. (Author/NB)

Discusses various possible ways by which isolated populations might differentiate into species. The interactions between ecological factors and genes with respect to evolution and the role of genetic polymorphisms and other genetics variation are also discussed. (HM)

Last in a series, this article focuses on reporting and using the outcomes of the examination for the Nuffield Advanced Chemistry Project. Discusses accuracy, reliability and validity estimates, and curriculum validity; provides detailed information about student attainment. Roles of examinations in evaluation and development of school curricula…

Discusses: (1) extrinsic ethics; (2) intrinsic ethics; (3) why ethics should be taught in science; and (4) ethics in the Science in Society course. (JN)

Describes the assessment of providing science education for the 16-19 age group. Also discusses the use of computer printers in science teaching and the Nuffield 11 to 13 science scheme. (JN)

Discusses issues related to goals of science education, considering the context of the curriculum during compulsory education and two concepts of curriculum design (balanced and core curricula). Also discusses four themes emerging from the debate on the goals: problem solving; understanding of self; cultural heritage; and moral/ethical issues. (JN)

Described are panning and jigging methods of performing chemistry experiments and demonstrations to illustrate physical separation, location, identification, and concentration of minerals. (SL)

Mineral Process Chemistry is one of the special study options of the Nuffield Advanced Science course in chemistry. Following general comments on mineral process chemistry, the subject matter of the option is described, focusing on copper and china clay. (Author/JN)

Describes rationale for examining technical vocabulary in O-level and CSE (Certification of Secondary Education) chemistry papers/examinations. Identification and usage of technical/nontechnical terms were noted and analyzed, indicating no differences between the two examinations. Includes lists of frequency of chemical terms and words used in…

Included is information regarding: the adaptation of microcomputer materials in physics curricula; a school-industry liaison case study involving basic electronics for teachers; the use of language in science lessons; problems in teaching image-synthesis skills; and tabulated results of a questionnaire concerning a ten-year span of organic…

Argues that intending teachers should begin to address primary-secondary continuity in their initial training. Describes a project that illustrates how this can be approached. (12 references) (Author/JRH)

Expresses concern about the scientific accuracy of 2 series of books intended for years 7-8 working toward Key Stage 3. Discusses three examples that relate to the liquid state, solutions, and genes and chromosomes. Includes the criteria upon which the appraisal is based. (Author/JRH)

Discusses ways in which datalogging equipment can enable titration curves to be measured accurately and how computing power can be used to predict the shape of curves. Highlights include sources of error, use of spreadsheets to generate titration curves, titration of a weak acid with a strong alkali, dibasic acids, weak acid and weak base, and…