Student views regarding physics classes are reported concerning teacher control, student role, and teaching strategies in the classroom. Student attitudes toward science were also presented. (See SE 508 317 for Part I of this article.) (DF)

Describes controversial examples attributed to the pursuit of science and research activities conducted by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory to solve present major physical problems. Indicates the necessity of convincing society that untrammeled investigation in science is the only path to derivation of practical public benefits. (CC)

Describes the use of a faceted geodesic structure in place of the true spherical dome in the construction of an effective and modestly priced planetarium. Indicates that the construction can be undertaken as a student group project. (CC)

Describes various physics courses offered at Moline, particularly the conduct of self-pacing programs for grade 10-12 students who are either interested in the topic or planning further study in science. Indicates tremendously increasing enrollments with the adoption of the new instruction method. (CC)

Discusses the definition of the term weight'' in connection with fictitious forces occurring in accelerated frames of reference. (CC)

Describes the characteristics and operational problems of optical waveguides, and concludes that the wide use of optical communications can be expected if difficulties in commercial production of components can be eliminated. (CC)