Identifies some of the problems involved in genetic engineering and raises questions of interpersonal values involved. (PEB)

Alerts science teachers to ethical and social issues as well as research findings associated with recent developments in biomedicine. Also provides a brief list of suggested readings on bioethical issues. (PEB)

Urges that biology teachers include the study of genetic anomolies, some very simple aspects of pedigree analysis, and related problems in order to produce citizens who are aware of the impact of science on their lives. (PEB)

Alerts science teachers to "futures research" involving the systematic determination of the major alternative futures which can emerge from our present and the delineation of how our present actions can influence which of these alternatives will occur. Identifies some available resources for teachers. (PEB)

Briefly describes the Individualized Science Instructional System (ISIS) originating from Florida State University, with support from the National Science Foundation, with emphasis on the design and development of the minicourses involved in the project. (PEB)

Presents two position statements of the National Science Teachers Association. One relates to accountability in education; the other, to the role of women in science and the removal of barriers created by society which discourage women from pursuing science as a career and/or for enjoyment. (PEB)

Presents implications of the Occupational Safety and Health Act for science teachers both as workers and as they encourage, in students, the development of positive safety attitudes for future occupations. (PEB)

Presents a role-playing situation used in an astronomy unit for eighth grade students. (PEB)

Provides some examples of science quizzes designed to stimulate student interest in outdoor education, animal lore, critical thinking, and an interdisciplinary approach to science. (PEB)

Describes an individualized group testing procedure which enables the teacher to evaluate content reading skill proficiency as well as the achievement of specific objectives. (PEB)

Provides information on electroplating copper and nickel on leaves. (PEB)

Discusses possible sources of bias in reading tests used to evaluate science materials. (PEB)