Lists questions that teachers should ask relating to use of all chemicals in the school laboratory, as well as chemicals with known and suspected dangerous properties. Tables list Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-defined carcinogens, American Chemical Society-defined teratogens, suspected carcinogens, and other hazardous…

Suggests that behind problems in public school science education lies the failure of effective supervision and administration. National Science Foundation documentation is used to substantiate this claim. The Connecticut plan, a state-mandated teacher evaluation plan, is described as a successfull attempt that has revitalized science teaching. (CS)

Describes two games which may be used with pairs or teams of students in earth/space science courses to reinforce and enrich content and to review subject matter. A microcomputer program in BASIC II is provided. (CS)

Relates the study of geometric forms to the chemical structures of organic compounds, discussing isomerism and the occurrence of regular solids in chemical phenomena. (CS)

Encourages science teachers to include career education in their science teaching for two reasons: (1) to prepare those students leaning toward science careers, and (2) to emphasize the importance of scientific literacy for all students. Discusses methods of career education, including experience, job simulation, and vicarious experience. (CS)

Reports results of the Energyport Project, which involved sixth graders of all performance levels in energy study. The project was designed to demonstrate the relationship between energy sources and their economic impact on the community and increase student awareness of the effects of different energy sources on the environment. (CS)

Describes efforts of a special project, "Energy Book Update," by the New York City-based National Energy Foundation, which involved the selection of books concerned with energy that would be appropriate resource materials for students at all grade levels. Books rated "outstanding" and "good" are listed by grade level. (CS)

Presents methods for demonstrating and applying scientific principles by growing plants through water culture (hydroponics), including a review of the history of hydroponics, re-creating some early experiments, and setting up a modern hydroponic system. (CS)

Describes the planning and construction of an observatory and a planetarium for a secondary school astronomy class by a science teacher with help from the school and from the community. (DS)

Describes an interdisciplinary classroom activity to explain the effect of the ocean on local weather incorporating principles from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and meteorology. (DS)

Describes potential radiation hazards from surplus or donated military equipment. Examines hazards by providing descriptions of situations in which radiation hazards have been found. (DS)

Suggests the use of "action showcases" to attract student interest. These showcases require students to push a button to activate showcase material. Includes several ideas for demonstrating science phenomena. (DS)

Provides a sample of journals and other publications available to science and mathematics teachers on the educational aspects and issues associated with microcomputers. Brief descriptions include the history, cost, and emphasis of each journal. (DS)

Describes the Eastern North Carolina Teaching Resource Cooperative (COOP), a group of secondary schools working with East Carolina University to improve science education in a rural environment. Provides examples of cooperative activities such as teacher workshops, visiting scientist programs, student workshops, film festival, culture center, and…

Provides an explanation and background material for the use of time lines to predict positions of five planets. (DS)