Advocates the planning of the future of science education rather than predicting or describing it (after the occurrence). Future planning is based on the assumptions that: (1) alternatives are possible; (2) some aspects of the future are discernable in the present; (3) to some extent the future can be directed; and (4) intelligent decisions are…

Provides a variety of science activities structured around the germination and growth of oak trees from acorns. (CP)

Sample problems concerning energy consumption and conservation with air conditioners, electric ranges, refrigerators and televisions are provided. The energy efficiency ratio (EER) is also discussed. (CP)

Describes a procedure to demonstrate the effect of a magnetic force on a moving charge. The materials used are inexpensive and with the use of an overhead projector, easily visible to an entire class. (CP)

In this section, brief contributed articles on a variety of secondary school science topics appear. (CP)

Evaluation of this interdisciplinary curriculum has consisted, in part, of examining student-use patterns for the various learning modules. These patterns help determine topic relevance among middle and junior high school students. (MA)

Discusses teacher liability in the science laboratory. Cites specific court cases to illustrate points. (MA)

Recent surveys of drug use in the secondary schools indicate cigarettes, marihuana, and alcohol as being the three drugs most frequently used by male and female high school seniors. (MA)

Discusses the need for K-12 energy education models that are interdisciplinary, relevant, value-oriented, and future-oriented. (MA)

Provides five secondary level investigations designed to examine allelopathy, the inhibition of plant growth by chemicals produced by another plant. (MA)

Reports highlights of the retiring NSTA president's term of office, including projects, publications, meetings, curricula, and professional affiliations. (MA)

Describes and explains the dangers which threaten the extinction of some wildlife species as a result of the acidity of rainwater and snow. (GA)

Describes how involving the students' bodies in the study of certain scientific principles, such as center of gravity, pendulums, and volume by water displacement have resulted in building up their interest and increased their motivation toward learning science. (GA)

Discusses briefly Piaget's views on intellectual development as related to science teaching. Describes intellectual activities observed in science classrooms and shows how specific science lessons can be designed to encourage cognitive development. (GA)

Discusses ten major current trends in science curriculum. The trends identify new issues and directions in science education, show that science education grows with the needs of time. Warns against the threat of economic and social forces causing retrenchment in the goals and standards of science education. (GA)