Describes four science experiments relating to energy developed for interdisciplinary general science courses. (SL)

Presents part seven of a continuing presentation of exponential functions. Provided is an extension of the part six discussion, exponential population growth, to world population growth. (SL)

Describes a model used to convey the concepts of generators, electric motors, and electric meter operation. (SL)

Describes the use of computer-generated testing to provide the immediate feedback aspect in a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) course with large enrollment and only a limited number of teaching assistants available. (SL)

Describes exercises for students to estimate the magnitude of energy available through solar power, wind, atmospheric electricity, heat capacity of air, and latent heat of air. (SL)

Provides an evaluation of the Macbeth Student Spectrophotometer (MSS-100) and describes the use of Slinky toys to demonstrate harmonic motion. (SL)

Describes an exercise in measuring gravity with and without a falling object for a time reference. (SL)

Describes historical and present day aspects of the New York Regents Examination, its history, preparation, and presentation. (SL)

Discusses student errors occurring on the New York Regents Examinations given over the last ten years. (SL)

Discusses a number of possible explanations for the Christmas Star as described in the Bible. (SL)

Presents the fourth part of interviews with award winning secondary physics teachers concerning their teaching methods and philosophies. (SL)

Describes physics laboratory equipment including: circuit improvements for an electronic counter-timer, a commercial counter-timer-frequency meter, and a device for demonstrating resonating air columns. (SL)

Discusses the Fermilab summer program for minority students, its evolution, selection of student participants, selection of student assignments, living arrangements, salaries, and the impact of the program. (SL)

Reviews research and apparatus utilized in the study of the states and characteristics of materials at very high temperatures and pressures. Includes three examples of the research being conducted. (SL)

Presents the third of a four part article interviewing award winning secondary level physics teachers. Discussed are their teaching methods and techniques, and the courses they teach. (SL)