The need is expressed for creative education to make the best use of man's leisure and wealth in a way interesting for himself and useful to society. Toward this goal, the advantages of science and physics, in particular, are discussed in relationship to the influence of the teacher. (Author/TS)

Experimental data, Federal and State regulations, and user data are presented to assess the safety factors of low-power lasers. General safety precautions, basic laser theory, the place of the laser in the classroom, and some introductory exercises are also presented. (Author/TS)

Methods, based on historical techniques, are described which may be used to determine the relative density of irregularly shaped objects of various composition. (TS)

The history of science is replete with instances of disappointed, disgruntled, and frustrated scientists who have felt and complained that their ideas have been stolen or ignored until someone else came up with the same. Conversations have been recorded, correspondence uncovered, and public debates conducted on questions of priority. (Author/TS)

A five-year program in technical studies is described. Instructional projects emphasize the construction of science equipment relating a theoretical subject to its practical application through technology. (TS)

The science department of a Japanese technical high school developed a programmed learning system for first and second year science courses. Utilized are various machines and audiovisual equipment in a total media system. (Author/TS)

The use of independent experimental investigations of topics of the student's choosing is described in physics courses at Wittenberg University. Various projects which have been done are listed. (TS)