Presents information on interfacing microcomputers for scientific users of S-100, TRS-80, PET, and Apple microcomputers, including device-select pulses, programing considerations, data input, data output, and power supplies. (JN)

A learning cycle involves the active participation of students in exploration, invention, and application phases. Describes one such learning cycle dealing with classification of matter and designed to provide students with an understanding of the terms: atom, molecule, element, compound, solution, and heterogeneous matter. (Author/JN)

Lists institutions determined to offer chemistry courses unique in content, methodology, clientele, length, or other ways. Also lists key words indicating nature of courses offered and institutions teaching courses characterized by the key word. Information was derived from questionnaires sent to chemistry chairpersons at four-year and community…

Determined developmental level to be a major factor at lower level chemistry courses but not as important for higher level ones. Suggests Lawson's test to be a useful tool in studying the basics of chemical education, evaluating courses as to the appropriate level, and in counseling individual students. (Author/JN)

Reports survey results of college professors indicating what content they expect to be included in high school chemistry courses and the approximate time and depth of coverage they recommend. (JN)

Suggests a method for students to engage in research projects and orally present results in class. The basic idea is to have students work on individual projects around a central theme. Describes 20 projects centered around the halogenation of ketones. (Author/JN)

Describes a laboratory course on lasers for high school teachers. Suggests that more students could be reached by having teachers take such a course than teaching students directly. Lasers were lent for experimentation in high schools; teachers were invited to bring classes to the university to see research lasers. (Author/JN

Briefly describes the role, responsibilities, and duties of the coordinator in cooperative education programs. (JN)

Presents 11 short descriptions on the applications of computers in chemistry classrooms and laboratories, including among others, using microcomputer graphics to teach quantum theory, a versatile and inexpensive instrument/computer interface, and a microcomputer-controlled scintillation spectrometer. (JN)

Reports results of a survey on the treatment of industrial organic chemistry in 12 current textbooks. Suggests that the topic be integrated into the overall coverage of course material. (JN)

Discusses factors associated with an implicit chemistry curriculum, including: (1) skills of written and verbal communication necessary for success on essays, reports, and examinations; (2) problem solving; (3) actual performance required for success in a course; and (4) professionalism and professional ethics. Suggests implicit factors may…

Describes teaching an activity-oriented high school chemistry course during a six-week summer session, including personal experiences of the teacher, laboratory activities completed, examinations, parental involvement, and some innovations that worked. (JN)

Describes the relationship of Popper's theory of knowledge to chemistry instruction. Suggests that students be allowed to learn from their mistakes and presents five experiments with an implicit falsification purpose. (JN)

Freshmen college students (N=290) were asked, "What is an atomic orbital?" as a measure of their knowledge after completing high school chemistry. Results suggest that high school chemistry be divided into two levels: (1) procedures and interpretations of classical chemistry and (2) introduction of elementary quantum chemical concepts. (JN)

Describes a typical gymnasium curriculum, course sequences for upper school chemistry students and training seminar for chemistry teachers. Includes a lesson profile for a chemistry class session. (JN)