Argues for the inclusion of a history of science component into the secondary school science curriculum. Provides examples of instances in which a historical perspective would be a suitable means to study a topic. (CP)

Reports on this recently developed program which is a single subject alternative to physics and chemistry. In the program, the interrelationships of science and technology are examined. Teaching methodologies and instructional materials are described. (CP)

Advocates changing the role of secondary school science from one of theory verification and problem solving to the formulation and acceptance of hypotheses for observed phenomena. Provides an example of the procedure using Hooke's Law. (CP)

Assesses interest in history and philosophy of science in the last decade by primary, secondary, and tertiary science educators. Identifies different approaches to science history and discusses the recent increased awareness on values clarification. (CP)

Reviews five of a series of 19 games from Longman Science Games Series, Longman, Australia. The games are appropriate for junior and senior high students. (CP)

Provides a detailed description of the three-year Foundational Approaches in Science Education curriculum developed at the University of Hawaii. The program utilizes a spiral approach with topics in ecology, physical science and relational study. Sample units and implementation suggestions are provided. (CP)

Examines the relationship between Piagetian stage of development and achievement on the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) unit "The Human Machine." Fifty-seven secondary school age boys took the Tisher-Dale "Understanding in Science Test" as a measure of cognitive development as well as the ASEP unit exam. The correlation between…

Analyzes the attitude scores of 150 secondary school students who participated in experimental and control groups in a one semester study of the effects of an individualized chemistry course. Three factors: (1) student perception of freedom in the educative process; (2) interest in chemistry; and (3) student perception of their relationship with…

Reports on the adaptation of a scale previously used to measure attitude toward the social implications of science among college students for use with secondary students. Upon use with seventh graders, scores obtained on the social implications scale correlated significantly with pupil socioeconomic status and with a number of learning environment…

Reviews recent research studies concerning teacher effectiveness. Examines findings from the Melbourne study in which a variety of teaching styles are investigated through the use of pre and posttests on students' attitudes, perceptions and understandings. The findings, and their implications for practitioners are discussed. (CP)

Includes comments from Australian Science Teachers Association representatives in five states pertaining to: (1) enrollment trends in science, and (2) trends in secondary science education. (CP)

Reports on the replies to a questionnaire answered by approximately 300 Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) members. The survey dealt primarily with proposed objectives, activities and structure of ASTA. Findings in each of the areas are discussed. (CP)

Philosophical challenges as well as major social problems are at the root of current criticisms of science. The author presents the case that the suspension of belief in modern science should be the focus of contemporary studies of the social dimensions of science. (Author/AJ)

Briefly described are the theories of Newton, Fraunhofer and others (related to spectra) followed by a detailed description of the theory of J. Norman Lockyer. The various theories are presented in chronological order with attention given to historical perspectives. (AJ)

Summarized is the need for and development of this project. Key features of the project including self-programming, support materials, student choices, and relevance of materials are discussed. Evaluation procedures are outlined and the preliminary conclusions of the evaluation procedures are summarized. (AJ)