Describes a program which trained and assisted teachers to initiate inquiry lessons in their own classrooms, and then assist other teachers in their schools implement similar lessons. Reports evaluation of the program, and states implications for teacher education. (AL)

Reviews the research and general literature on science education for educable mentally retarded, and recommends using the Santa Cruz curriculum guide and preparation of study units based upon scope and sequence charts for the retarded. (AL)

Describes a taxonomic classification of literature, with examples of possible hierarchical taxons. Intended to bring science and humanities students to realize that "science is not necessarily a subject . . . but . . . a means of controlling the waywardness and whimsy to which the . . . mind is susceptible." (Author/AL)

Describes experiences in chemistry for fifth and sixth grade students of personal interest and ability. Activity purposes, procedures, materials, and evaluation items are given (JM)

Reports investigation of improvements in concept formation resulting from use of supplementary student materials with televised junior high general science instruction. Three types of materials-participation, redundant, and new-were used with 896 students in public and parochial Indiana schools. Concept improvement at the knowledge level was…