This review for 1976 has been issued to analyze and synthesize research related to the teaching and learning of science completed during the year. The review is intended to provide research information for development personnel, ideas for future research, and an indication of trends in research in science education. Research has been listed in general categories of: (1) Learning and Development; (2) Teaching Methods and Procedures; (3) The Education of Teachers; (4) Evaluation in Science Education; (5) The Use of Media in Science Education; (6) The Concepts, Processes and Content of Science; and (7) College Level Research. In all, 327 separate studies are cited in the bibliography and most are mentioned in the text. Many intermediate summations and generalizations are included at the end of sections and subsections. (HM)