Quantum physics is the basis for many technologies that are a fundamental part of our daily lives (e.g., lasers) or that may become so in the future (e.g., quantum cryptography and quantum computing). Because of this, quantum physics is now a central aspect of many countries' secondary school curricula. In this article, we present the design and…

In this article, I.M. Robottom directs the attention of the reader to key terms that describe "environmental education"--terms that seem to embrace the various facets that emerge in discourse about environment education. Robottom argues that the characteristics of "Education for the Environment" must distinguish environmental…

This literature review provides an overview of recent studies on the introduction of nanosciences and nanotechnologies in secondary education. Four salient research topics have emerged: questions and reflections preceding curriculum development on nanosciences and nanotechnologies lessons; research on students' conceptualisations of nano-related…

Five problems dealing with consumer education are presented in this book: (1) Why study human behavior? (2) Recognizing consumer problems in American society; (3) Recognizing that price and brand name are not necessarily measures of quality; (4) Increasing purchasing power and personal satisfaction through making a search for information; and (5)…

Explains the organization of a cross index file system for the storage and retrieval of teaching materials. (CP)

Proposes that caution be used against generalities and improper terminology in the description of structure and function relationships. (CP)

Discusses ways to approach teaching the mole concept, dealing especially with the mathematical idea of ratio and the chemical idea of the minuteness of atoms. (MLH)

Outlined and described is Whittaker's five-kingdom system of classifying all living organisms. Advantages of this classification scheme are discussed. (CS)

Assesses the current state of computer-assisted instruction in schools. Reviews educational issues of teacher productivity, teacher preparation, software selection, and curriculum integration. Examines legislative actions directed at greater computer use in classrooms. (JM)

Provided are background materials relating the study of extraterrestrial life to common biological principles. A history of the creation of the sun and earth is included, as well as a summary of one current theory regarding the origin of life on earth. Relationships are identified regarding possible origins of life on other planets. Factors…

This volume explores the problem of taking an intelligent approach to advertising. Curriculum materials are provided for three conceptual levels of this problem and include objectives, directed activities, suggestions for feedback to students, a list of materials required for teaching each stage, and teacher references. Support materials include…

Provides a brief account of the discovery and theory of antimatter and describes several activities relevant to the study of antimatter on the secondary level. (MLH)

Discusses ways of teaching the mole concept in high school chemistry classes. Provides resource information on the mole and Avogadro's Number. Includes an explanation of four methods for measuring Avogadro's Number and instructions on how to use the mole. (MA)

Discussion on the proper use of the chemistry terms "dissociation, hydrolysis, ionization, oxidation and reduction" is presented. (CP)

Provided is an activity for student-constructed dichotomous keys that requires nothing more than a pile of shoes. Examples and directions are given. (MA)