Discusses some of the educational advantages of utilizing the resources of science museums in school science programs. (JR)

National Science Teachers Association has cited 50 science education programs as national exemplars in the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education. Programs are listed under these headings: elementary science, biology, physical science, science/technology/society, and inquiry. (Author/JN)

Described is the use of high school students in the elementary classrooms as resource teachers. This program has increased enthusiasm in the high school science students and, through providing new topics and teachers, elementary science has been enhanced. (Author/DS)

Adapted from "Adventures in Color-Slide Photography" by Eastman Kodak is a list of practical tips on photography for teachers. (CS)

Describes the following programs for blind and handicapped students: a four-year science curriculum for elementary students and an Enrichment Science Laboratory for secondary students. (LS)

Provides an annotated list of educational journals that are of particular interest to elementary, secondary, and college science teachers. The journals are grouped into the areas of problems and research in science teaching, biology education, chemistry education, physics education, and earth science education. (JR)

Discusses a number of concepts (turbulence, dispersion, vertical temperature distribution, atmospheric stability and instability, and inversions) which are prerequisite to understanding how weather affects air quality. Describes classroom demonstrations effective in introducing these concepts to students at the elementary, secondary and college…

Highlights activities of the National Science Teachers' Search for Excellence in Science Education (SESE) program. The program involves searching for exemplary programs which can become models for designing new programs. A list of six SESE exemplars chosen for onsite study is provided. (JN)

Occupational burnout is the result of one's response to stress. Discusses various aspects of teacher burnout and offers suggestions for handling stress and 10 hints for avoiding burnout, including delegating some responsibility to students, learning to say "no" to excessive demands, and engaging in outside activities for personal enrichment.…

Discusses seven propositions which set a framework for reorganizing science education. Suggests that education resulting from such a curriculum will be more humane, diversified, individualized, and stimulating. This will require new, broader criteria for success and new teacher roles, requiring increased competence and training. (Author/JN)

Provides rationale for interdisciplinary science curricula which emphasize decision-making skills. Includes examples of interdisciplinary curricula using an issue-centered approach: Unified Science and Mathematics for Elementary School (USMES), Health Activities Program (HAP), Human Sciences Program (HSP), Individualized Science Instructional…

Illustrates common mistakes teachers usually make when discussing physical phenomena. Presents correct and incorrect explanations for five common science demonstrations. (SK)