This book contains the full text of papers and posters presented at the International Conference on Education and New Developments (END 2020), organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.), that this year had to be transformed into a fully Virtual Conference as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic.…

Presents abstracts of innovative activities of students in grades 7 through 12. Projects include community surveys, student or teacher initiated home/school experiments, scientist-supervised research by high school students, community and school service projects. (EB)

Provides a listing of articles and papers published in 1976 relating to various fields of biology and presents various biological science activities. (SL)

Provides eight physics experiments, demonstrations, and activities relating to radioactive decay, computers, semiconductors, and electronics. (SL)

Recounts events leading to the existence of an organization for biology teachers. Cites data on the status of biology teaching in the United States. States that the association has been concerned with accuracy of course content, facilities, curriculum, instruction, and teacher preparation. (RT)

Reviews articles and papers published in 1975 relating to chemistry and presents a number of chemistry experiments, demonstrations,and activities. (SL)

Described are five physics experiments utilizing inexpensive, readily available materials or materials normally found in a physics laboratory. Included are investigations of electrical charge, sound detection, thermal expansion, doppler effects, and the cycloid. (SL)

Describes an earth science laboratory approach designed to involve students in an ongoing method of solving problems; student questions and discussion provide the basis for laboratory exercises. (Author/SL)

Reviews the advanced chemistry course of the Nuffield O-Level Chemistry Project being developed in Great Britain. (SL)

Gives guidelines for initiating science projects and encourages students to enter them in science fairs to instill confidence in their accomplishments. (LS)

Describes how involving the students' bodies in the study of certain scientific principles, such as center of gravity, pendulums, and volume by water displacement have resulted in building up their interest and increased their motivation toward learning science. (GA)

Reviews chemistry taught at Westminster High School, Denver, Colorado, and theoretical aspects of hydrolysis. (SL)

Describes activities for secondary earth science and biology classes in collecting, preparing, mounting, and manipulating microfossils. (SL)

Presents a historical perspective of the association. Discusses issues, concerns, and accomplishments during the years of existence. Lists articles most frequently appearing in "The American Biology Teacher," major concerns which were reported as research, and major concerns of the scientific community. (RT)