Briefly describes nine recipients honored at the annual meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers for exceptional contributions to the teaching of physics. (MLH)

Describes needed equipment and procedures for shattering a glass goblet with the amplified output of an audio oscillator. (MLH)

Describes how physics concepts can be taught by relating them to pleasant experiences. (MLH)

Discusses effective ways to teach electrical wiring by showing the connection between the schematics symbols and the actual wiring. (MLH)

Describes equipment that can be used to synchronize visual materials with an audio narrative. (MLH)

Discusses an instructional method for analyzing energy shortage problems in relation to the environment. (MLH)

Describes a high school physics course taught by independent study during one-half of the class time. Discusses the use of student projects, minicourses, term papers, and do-it-yourself field trips. (MLH)

Discusses the goals and methodologies of several types of physics-and-society courses, citing content, disciplinary costs, and advantages to the student. (MLH)

Discusses two types of science-and-society courses: (1) those that examine little scientific subject matter, instead concentrating on political and sociological problems; and (2) those that give an overview of the achievements of modern scientific inquiry. (MLH)

Defends the value of teaching physics-and-society courses in a society that is concerned with social issues. (MLH)

Describes the use of 35 mm slides consisting of a diagram of photograph and 15 to 60 words of text to augment laboratory instruction. (GS)

Discusses the use of easily available audiovisual aids to teach a one semester course in astronomy and space physics to liberal arts students of both sexes at Queensborough Community College. Included is a list of teaching aids for use in astronomy instruction. (CC)