Reports on a case study of a beginning science teacher's metaphorical thinking about teaching, learning, and the relationship to practice. Focuses on the rural environment of the third-year biology and science-technology-society (STS) teacher. Contains 27 references. (DDR)

Details a project developed to provide stimulating science classroom environments as incentives to draw talented science majors into teaching. Focuses on the experiences of one student. (DDR)

Australian science educators discuss the contributions made to science teaching by the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) in the first three years of its use. (MLH)

Discusses a survey of a sample of Australian secondary schools that assesses the use of the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials and its contribution to general education objectives. (MLH)

Forty-six seventh grade science classes in Australia were tested before and after using Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) curriculum units. Significant improvements were found for 15 of 17 educational objectives related to inquiry skills and attitudes. (MLH)

Reports results of several studies of the learning environment of secondary science classes using Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials. Indicates many desired changes, such as higher levels of pupil activity. (MLH)

Suggests approaches to curriculum production and their application to in-service training of curriculum developers. Also discusses experiences of developing the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials. (MLH)

Presents a bibliography for those interested in finding out about the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP), views held about ASEP, and research concerning ASEP. (MLH)

Describes the building design and interior laboratory features of the science center at Australia's Sturt C. A. E., an institution of higher learning. Photographs are included. (MLH)

Discusses rising enrollments in geoscience courses in South Australian secondary schools, and vocational opportunities for geoscience students in Australian mineral industries. (MLH)

Discusses the concept of time in relation to the age of the chemical elements and the age of the universe. (MLH)

Briefly reviews Piagetian theory of cognitive development and discusses how this theory supports such instructional strategies as individualized activities, inquiry learning, and problem solving. (MLH)

Presents opening address and a presentation concerning the problems and possibilities of science education--both presented at a Conference of the Science Teachers of Australia. (MLH)

Presents a paper that relates human behaviors, such as pleasure, pain, learning, and speech to specific anatomical areas of the brain. (MLH)

Suggests possible solutions to the problem of establishing universal science curricula in elementary and secondary schools in Australia. (MLH)