Cites shortcomings of typical physics homework problems and encourages the assignment of open-ended problems to extend and combine patterns of reasoning. Provides examples of thought-provoking problems. (CP)

Reports on the production, properties, and internal structure of several of the elementary particles in language understandable to the high school student. (CP)

Describes the program, problems, politics, and exhibits which were encountered in a week long conference. Bibliographies include listings of available papers, curriculum materials, publishers, and equipment manufacturers available upon request. (CP)

Details construction of an electric car from salvage parts for about $1000. Lists experiments performed and offers suggestions in future electric car construction. (CP)

Describes construction of an exhibit which uses the acceleration of an elevator to distinguish mass and weight. (CP)

Offers a variety of testing techniques to be used in general education science courses. Stresses higher order questioning and divides methods according to suitability for class sizes. (CP)

Describes laboratory activities for verification of superposition and the Thevenin theorem using Kirchoff's laws apparatus. (CP)

Describes the serendipitous discovery of paths left by charged particles in the magnetic deflection unit outside of a cyclotron. Offers suggestions for their occurrence. (CP)

Describes the theory and operational procedure of seeding clouds with 10 cm. long fiberglass fibers in order to suppress lightning. Histograms show results of experimental work. (CP)

Diagrams and photographs are incorporated in an explanation of the physics involved in the skills of diving and swimming. (CP)

Discusses problems encountered by both staff and students in the teaching of physics in Papua New Guinea. It is particularly concerned with the teaching of physics to technology students, describing the background of the students, consequential problems, and steps being taken to overcome these problems. (CP)

Describes the organization of demonstration oriented seminars in which the physics of toys, music, sports and other topics are investigated. Reports that this university based service has increased high school physics and science fair enrollments. (CP)

Traces the inception of laboratory activities in the instruction of physics in American secondary and higher education institutions. In particular, the impact of Edwin Hall on secondary school physics instruction is described. (CP)