Puts forth and develops arguments for new perspectives in teaching science and suggests an interdisciplinary approach to curriculum which focuses on human values and social dilemmas. (BR)

Describes the simple construction and operation of an inexpensive photographic enlarger. (CP)

Photographs are provided as an aid in the description of steps involved in the construction of an aquarium. (CP)

Cites examples to show that helping students master fundamental science skills will lead to improved reading. Discusses the relationships between reading and science. (CP)

The National Diffusion Network (NDN) is a federal program that disseminates information about exemplary educational programs and helps other schools replicate them. Each state has an NDN facilitator who can help interested teachers develop and/or find appropriate curricula. Information on applying to and participating in the NDN is given. (DH)

Believes that the development of a scientific vocabulary and scientific skills of inquiry and interpretation are basic skills to which all science students should be exposed. (CP)

Reports survey results from 162 teachers, 24 administrators, and 30 professionals on science supervisor roles in order that most fit their needs. Roles relate to concerns in instruction, curriculum, staff development, implementation, management, assessment, and assignment/transfer/load. Implications are briefly discussed. (JN)

Provides suggestions for conducting field trips at the local school site. Points of interest might include building materials, evidence of chemical/physical weathering, variations in soil type, changes in elevation on school ground, and others. Three simple field trips are described. (JN)

Listed are criteria to be considered in selecting classroom organisms for suitability in observational studies. Organisms that lend themselves to basic biological principles are also listed. Potential difficulties (safety hazards, habitat replication, confinement, food requirements, teacher's attitude, conservation, escape of nonnative species)…

Describes several outdoor activities that develop students' sensory awareness of their natural surroundings. (LS)

Questions findings of the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) 1975 and 1976 surveys of junior high-senior high science course enrollments. Cites previous findings of the ERIC/Ohio State survey and textbook sales data as evidence of inaccuracies in the NCES study. (CP)

A spokesperson for the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) presents arguments to refute those points cited in the previous article (See SE 522 187). (CP)

Described is the integration of individual student inquiry investigations into a seventh grade life-science course. Student projects and problems encountered are discussed. (SL)

Described is a science activity for impressing upon students the complexity and the delicacy of interactions between organisms and the environment. (Author/SL)