Presented is the index to the January-December 1976 issues of The Science Teacher (Volume 43). Both author and title indexes are included. (SL)

Described are techniques for studying spiders in the field. Included is a description of the spider's web building techniques with diagrams, and methods of photographing spider webs. (SL)

Described are five fallacies commonly occurring in programs designed to implement individualized instruction into a curriculum; these fallacies can cause controversy and discontent. Alternatives for implementing individualized programs are also discussed. (SL)

Described is a personalized self-instruction science program implemented at Cambridge School, Boston. The program consists of five-week modules, in each science area, which the students select. (SL)

Described are problems faced by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. They are identifying and recommending regulations concerned with the ethical, social and legal principals of research involving human subjects. (SL)

Presented is a summary of student enrollment in science, in secondary schools, during the period 1890 to 1973. The data are presented graphically and in tables with expanded graphs for the period 1958 to 1972. A discussion of the enrollment trends is included. (SL)

Described is the history of experimental biology in American universities during the period 1870 to 1910. A discussion of the causes for the use and success of experimental biology in America is included. (SL)

Described is a method of utilizing nomographs to increase student interest in mathematical computations, an experiment dealing with freezing water which students can perform at home, and a technique for interdisciplinary lesson planning. (SL)

Described is a method of utilizing meat thermometers to replace bulb thermometers, a chromosome transfer model utilizing colored paper and plastic eggs, a chemical equilibruim experiment utilizing complex ions of Cobalt, and a method of determining the volume of a cylinder. (SL)

Suggests and describes several learning activities that complement a high synergy classroom, i. e., "one which thrives on cooperative use of power." Described are: (1) the stages in using synectics with examples; (2) the techniques of webbing and guiding; (3) development of new games; (4) development of student portfolios; and (5) classroom…

Lists and describes science museums in Europe. Countries include France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Holland, England. (CS)

Summarizes results of the Adult Performance Level (APL) project which focuses on the study of adult functional literacy. Relates finding to contributions in literacy made in secondary-level science courses. (CS)

Discusses recent trends in buying microcomputers for the home and hobbyists. Defines terms such as RAM, ROM, bits, bytes, BASIC, 4k and 8k. (CS)

Examines recent findings regarding the importance of trace elements to good health. Copper, chromium, and zinc are discussed. Described also are multi-disciplinary experiments in progress at the Human Nutrition Laboratory, a federal facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota. (CS)

Described is an experiment that allows students to determine the distance to the moon by triangulation. Included is a description of parallax methods and photographic techniques. (CS)