Targets the teacher shortage, which is mainly caused by low income levels. Lists the difficulties teachers have such as too many students, too many working hours, and not having materials needed for instruction. First published in 1947. (YDS)

Describes instructional strategies from an inductive teaching high school chemistry class. First published in 1953. (YDS)

Questions the percentage of science in the college curriculum and discusses the needs of science for progress. First published in 1957. (YDS)

Discusses the changing face of science and the roles of students depending on their social status. First published in 1960. (YDS)

Focuses on the curriculum movement. Discusses the educational conditions under which new courses would be developed. Explains the differences between the new science courses and traditional courses. First published in 1962. (YDS)

Points out the important role of scientists in society as educators. Explains problems caused by not understanding the theory of evolution and discusses possible solutions. First published in 1966. (YDS)

Discusses the importance of having a caring teacher and its effects on students. First published in 1977. (YDS)

Discusses the impact that Charles Eliot had on the development of science education in America starting in the late 1800s. Describes his involvement in the development of the Harvard list of laboratory experiments suggested for all physics students to have completed nationwide for enrollment in college. (MVL)

Describes the approaches of both creationism and evolution. Recommends that biologists take their case to the public. Includes a National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Position Statement on the issue. First published in 1981. (YDS)

Discusses five-kingdom classification and the changes in understanding over the years. First published in 1983. (YDS)

Lists the important discoveries of chemical elements and explains changes in the periodic table. First published in 1983. (YDS)

Questions introductory courses' ability to truly teach students about science. Explains teaching difficulties caused by students' approach to science. Aims to convince science teachers to use case studies which help students evaluate arguments critically. First published in 1986. (YDS)

Suggests the use of the cooperative learning approach for better student understanding and describes current teaching trends which have students working alone and in subtle competition. First published in 1987. (YDS)

Explains biosphere troubles due to tropical deforestation. Discusses long term consequences and effects. First published in 1988. (YDS)

Introduces conceptual physics, which does not have the computational roadblock typical to most physics courses and appeals to both science and non-science students. First published in 1990. (YDS)