Described are several homework activities for use in teaching Astronomy. Topics include optical telescopes, the sun, and facts about the solar system. The format is a series of true-false questions related to diagrams which students must complete. (DS)

Discusses the use of games in the classroom. Describes two games involving the identification of Australian animals including complete instructions and rules for each game. (DS)

Reviews the prerequisite knowledge chemistry students need before a thorough understanding of chemical equilibrium can be achieved. Outlines two microcomputer programs developed to enhance and consolidate students' understanding of chemical equilibria. Includes a sample run and student worksheet. (DS)

Provides instructions and rules for a game to teach covalent bonding in which a set of plastic atoms are combined to produce stable covalent bonds. (DS)

Discusses the use of toys to teach physics. Potential advantages and disadvantages of using toys in the physics classroom or laboratory in addition to some demonstrations and experiments that use balls, cars, and musical toys are also presented. (HM)

Summarizes some of the astronomy materials developed at the Lower North South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA) meeting of October, 1978. (HM)

Outlines some general considerations relating to gaming and simulation for educational purposes. Provides an example of a simulation and some examples of commercially available materials. Includes a short bibliography related to this topic. (DS)

Discusses the rationale underlying the production of 16 interactive teaching packages designed to demonstrate to 15-16 year olds the historical, domestic, industrial, economic, and socio-moral implications of chemistry. Briefly describes each package and reviews assessment results. (DS)

Presents a science project involving the production, transportation, handling and preparation of food for human consumption. Calculations of caloric value of the food intake and the energy costs of cooking are included. (Author/SA)

This is an announcement of a series of small booklets produced by the Science Teaching Project of the Curriculum Development Centre in Australia. Each booklet is designed to be of practical assistance to science teachers and guidance for the classroom situation. (CS)