Described is a mouse cage that can be built, at a cost of about $15, by intermediate-aged elementary students. (BB)

Discusses teaching methods for less able students, contradictions on the status of primary science, student produced slide-tape programs, and a world studies perspective for third-year chemistry. Also reports on science and personal education, chemistry examinations of the department of science and art, and astronomy in schools. (DH)

Reports findings of a study on children's perceptions and alternate conceptions about the human circulatory system. Summarizes the responses of fifth and eighth grade students on questions dealing with the heart and blood. Offers examples of hands-on activities and confrontation strategies that address common misconceptions on circulation. (ML)

Presents a list of published (or soon to be published) computer assisted instructional programs for biology. The programs vary considerably in terms of intended age/ability level, complexity and depth, and in content. No attempt is made to judge the quality of items in the list. (JN)

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

Presented is an annotated bibliography of reference materials on the maintenance of plants and animals. (SL)

Presented is a listing of worksheets and lecture programs available at the South Australian Museum in the area of animal science. Included are copies of the worksheets providing questions for students on African mammals, mammals of tropical Asia, American and European mammals, and Eurasian mammals. (SL)

Included are diagrams of 12 common plants with descriptions of their seed distribution mechanisms. (SL)

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

Described is the incorporation of social and ethical values in biology instruction in India's elementary and secondary schools. (SL)

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)

Discusses the background and thinking of John Dewey, focusing on Dewey's ideas about science teaching, including inquiry, education involving progressive organization of knowledge by experience, and citizenship education. Indicates that today's science teaching is often inadequate and inappropriate, not focusing on inquiry and neglecting…

Examines status of quantitative treatment verification, presents arguments for its use, and describes a study examining differences between two laboratory approaches in high school biology. Suggests the ability to demonstrate quantitatively that specific classroom events contribute to measured changes in students productivity will aid researchers…

A story and questions are provided about a conflict between a science teacher and two students who do not want to dissect a frog. In the end, the teacher agrees with the students that alternative projects should be offered. (DC)