There is virtually universal agreement on the need to strengthen science education at all levels in Ohio. Not only must the state be able to produce more and better scientists, but it is increasingly important for all citizens to become knowledgeable about scientific issues and analysis. This report presents the conclusions and recommendations about the need for supplies and equipment in high school chemistry and physics programs. Information for this study came from three principal sources: site visits to high schools, a mail survey of high schools, and a telephone survey of college and university faculty. In addition, recent high school graduates enrolled in college programs were polled. Chapter 1 discusses general issues in science education and the methods used in this study. Chapter 2 describes the physics of chemistry curricula in use in Ohio. Chapter 3 describes the supplies and equipment actually available in high school science classrooms and laboratories. Chapter 4 discusses the supporting resources available to high school academic courses including libraries, safety equipment, and chemical storage and disposal. Recommendations for improvements in the situations in Ohio high schools are provided in each chapter. Appendices include: a copy of the surveys used in this study and the telephone survey protocol; lists of physics and chemistry equipment; lists of safety equipment; and a table of typical lab fees charged for high school chemistry and physics. (CW)