Identifies specific content changes in secondary school chemistry courses since 1968 and evaluates the reform in terms of student achievement by each grade level. (AV)

Recommends that high school students be taught about interdisciplinary relationships among the sciences, specifically chemistry and physics. Explains how schools can coordinate class schedules and course content to complement learning in both sciences. (AV)

Describes recent reforms in elementary and secondary geography curricula, including increased emphasis on (1) concepts and patterns of physical and economic geography, and (2) geographic research methods. Also reviews student performance by grade level and suggests further improvement in the curriculum and in teaching. (AV)