Describes a science program called Student Science Research Program that is designed for gifted and talented high school students in northwest Ohio. Program assessment, which began in summer 1977 and continues through this school year, is described. (HM)

Presents a summary of the findings of three national studies sponsored by the National Science Foundation in 1978 on the status of science, mathematics, and social science education in the nation's elementary and secondary schools. This report deals only with science education. (HM)

Discusses how science programs K-16 should be developed to meet the modern objectives of science education and restore its true meaning. The theories of Phenix and Ausubel are included in this discussion. (HM)

Discusses how nutrition can be taught to match student eating practices and to face the revolution in food processing. Pizza processors and eating style are used as a model to show how teaching nutrition can be relevant to food as it is actually eaten. (HM)

Presents how students are given the chance to read and discuss scientific writing beyond the science text using scientific/humanistic literature as a model. Suggested scientific/humanistic reading for teachers and students is also included. (HM)

Discusses how laboratory activities can match science teaching goals. Analysis of two commonly used laboratory investigations in high school physics and biology are presented using a list of 24 skills and behaviors which are related to the processes of scientific inquiry and problem solving. (HM)

Illustrates the potential effect of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the health and safety of farm workers. A list of suggested readings for teachers is also included. (HM)

Discusses the problem of disposing of unwanted and dangerous chemicals found in storage rooms in elementary and secondary schools. Suggestions for how science teachers and principals deal with this problem are also presented. (HM)

Presents a report of the 27th Annual Convention of the National Science Teachers Association which was held in Atlanta, Georgia in March, 1979. A selection of the convention highlights and the names of distinguished science educators who received special awards are also included. (HM)

Presents a nuclear power plant simulation game which is designed to involve a class of 30 junior or senior high school students. Scientific, ecological, and social issues covered in the game are also presented. (HM)

Describes how the study of hyaline membrane disease is included in a physiology or comprehensive health survey course at Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Massachusetts. (HM)

Science-related secondary school topics are briefly described. Articles include oceanology, proficiency testing, in-school museums and career education in the health sciences. (CP)

Describes science-related competitive events in which 10th and 11th grade students participated. The organization and operation of the olympiad is detailed. (CP)

Discusses the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in protecting the American public from carcinogens. Describes scientific testing methodology, risk-benefit analysis and the Delaney clause with its application to saccharin. (CP)

Information from a variety of sources on laboratory safety is pooled to propose a universal code. Along with caution, warning, and danger labels, a required use category is suggested. (CP)