Summarizes "you do it" activities presented at the 1978 South Australian Science Teachers Association Conference. Topics include microscope use and maintenance, chemical slide cells, chemical models, sound waves, microwaves, astronomy, plant keys, reading geological maps, and natural dye processes. (DS)

The author sets forth a taxonomy of the decisions essential to planning a chemistry education curriculum. Elements of the taxonomy are: value decisions, content decisions, pedagogical decisions, sequencing decisions, evaluating decisions, feasibility decisions, implementation decisions, and accountability decisions. (RE)

Discusses four variables considered to be important at the primary-secondary science interface: (1) the curriculum, (2) the school administration system, (3) the classroom environment, and (4) the teacher. (Author)

In light of criticism leveled at secondary school programs, the teaching of physics is examined in the context of successes, failures, and opportunity for improvement. Discussion proceeds under three main headings: the context of physics teaching; curriculum content and materials; and the teaching-learning process. (Author/RE)

Following a definition of sexism, discusses how sexism can be recognized in science, reasons for concern that science is male dominated, studies on problems of women in science, and what teachers can do to encourage girls to study science at school, including whole school, faculty, and classroom initiatives. (SK)

Describes a year 12 preemployment science course which includes (1) the study of human physiology; (2) construction, maintenance, and repair of science materials; and (3) teaching science to year three and four students at a local primary school. (DS)

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)

Discusses some problem areas as they presently exist in many secondary school laboratories in Australia, and presents some views on how safety in science should be presented to the Australian students. (Author/HM)

Following a list of six recommendations of the 1970 International Conference on Education for Physics Teaching, summarizes content and conclusions of major sessions of the 1980 Conference. Sessions focused on teaching interactions, concepts and misconceptions; evaluation and assessment, constraints and realities of physics instruction, and…

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)

Compares between the component and the modules (system) approaches which are used to teach electronics at Croydon High School, Australia. The author presents some personal views from his experience of teaching both ways. (HM)

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)

Discusses problems of handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in Australian secondary school science laboratories, and suggests ways of reducing the potential hazards which exist. (HM)