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Ramsey, Gregor – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Presents a five-point perspective which serves as a backdrop for the consideration of the professional development of the science teacher. Outlines characteristics of a professional science teacher and provides a model for the continuing education of the science teacher. (GS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Inservice Education, Models, Preservice Teacher Education
Goodenough, T. J. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Explains a scientific approach to accident prevention and outlines the safety aspects associated with the handling of chemicals in the secondary school. Provides a check list of unsafe acts and conditions, outlines features of good laboratory management, and gives hints for combating the effects of inflation on science budgets. (GS)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Budgets, Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures
Marlow, A. D. R. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Discusses some chemical hazards and precautions that should be taken. (RH)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Safety
Pinti, Hugo – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Describes the implementation of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) in Flint, Michigan. An increase in student failures resulted from implementing this curriculum. Reasons for the increase in student failures are given. (GS)
Descriptors: Achievement, Curriculum, Individualized Instruction, Junior High Schools
Hunwick, D. J. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Explains the equipment and procedure necessary to conduct a successful field study of birds. Lists books, periodicals and recordings helpful in bird study and outlines a series of activities that students can conduct with birds. (GS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Field Instruction, Instruction, Ornithology
Keane, L. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Outlines the basic ideas which explain the movement of sand in air and water. Uses the behavior of spheres as a model to indicate the behavior of sand grains. (GS)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Models, Motion, Physics
Marner, D. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Suggests a study of plant dyes as a way of stimulating student interest and enthusiasm; provides an example of a student report on this subject. (GS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments, Science Activities
Donaldson, W. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Explains the separation of the constituents of mixtures on one piece of chromatography paper. The example presented involves a vitamin C tablet, a disprin tablet, and a glucose tablet. Outlined are two methods for separating the constituents. (GS)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Chromatography, Instructional Materials
Lendrum, P. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Descriptors: Energy, Instructional Materials, Physical Sciences, Physics
Pearce, R. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Describes the step by step construction of a tissue paper hot air balloon. (GS)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Physical Sciences, Physics, Science Activities
Coles, P. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Answers the question posed in the title by listing the aims of science study and advocating that courses be designed around basic themes. (GS)
Descriptors: Instruction, Objectives, Problem Solving, Science Education
Foster, M. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Media, Material Development, Science Education
South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Lists a model of the dimensions of scientific literacy. Explains the characteristics of the scientifically literate person. Suggests ways that the dimensions can be used for program improvement. (GS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Integrated Curriculum, Objectives
Martin, R. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Outlines a program of outdoor education and camping for grades 3 through 7. Stressed are (1) teaching the student to fend for themselves in camping situations and (2) environmental awareness. Included are term by term outlines and a listing of related activities and subjects incorporated into the outdoor education program. (SL)
Descriptors: Camping, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Outlines the formal and informal preservice programs for outdoor education offered at eight South Australian colleges. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instruction, Methods Courses
