Teachers were surveyed for their years of experience, type of higher education and amount of training in biology, chemistry, geology and physics. Results are given in table form and analyzed. This 1975 survey shows that metropolitan schools have teachers with more training and experience than other schools in Tasmania. (AJ)

Primary teachers were surveyed regarding their years of training, teaching experience, and science background. They were also asked how much time they spent teaching science and about their attitudes toward the Primary Science Course. Results are shown in table form and are discussed. (AJ)

Representatives from the various Australian Science Teachers Associations present their views on the following: New demands on teachers in general; new demands specific to science teachers; deficiencies in current programs of teacher preparation; and new initiatives which may overcome present deficiencies. (AJ)

Suggestions are offered for using computers to solve scientific problems rather than focusing on computer science itself. Suggested are scientific language programming, assembly-language programming, and logical design and business language programming. A summary of available equipment and some suggestions for program implementation are included.…

Described is the use of calculators in two experiments. In the first, students determine the relative atomic mass of magnesium. In the second, students use a calculator to determine a constant for gaseous concentrations of two reactants and the product at equilibrium. (AJ)

A sample run of a program intended for use by students with access to a teletype or visual display computer is shown. The program is satisfactory for the testing of the law for up to about 20 generations using any valid set of frequencies for genotypes. (AJ)

Two demonstrations are described. Materials and instructions for demonstrating movement of molecules into cytoplasm using agar blocks, phenolphthalein, and sodium hydroxide are given. A simple method for demonstrating that the rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to its molecular weight is also presented. (AJ)

The authors give directions for comparing the rates of zero and first order chemical reactions to the rate of flowing water in simple physical systems. They also show how to compare chemical equilibrium to the level of water in a u-shaped tube. (AJ)

Provided is a schematic diagram of the projector and a circuit diagram of the optical and electrical components of a simple planetarium that will seat 12 people. There is also a simple map showing major concepts of introductory positional astronomy. (AJ)

The authors gave a series of simple demonstrations followed by questions to which ninth grade students provided written answers to assess their ability to perform tasks for conservation of amount, weight and volume. Responses were varied. The paper includes the test form and a few typical answers. (AJ)

Explained are some scientific terms that have more than one meaning. After discussing seven concepts of the term, mass, the author gives a plan for blending the various concepts for a given term so students will be able to use the term in all its dimensions without confusion. (AJ)

The Centre's functions are described. A flow diagram, developed for the Scottish Integrated Science Course, showing a modular approach to science for mixed ability or low ability students is given. This course is intended for students in their first two years of secondary education. (AJ)

Describes a teaching method employed to teach sex education using the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) unit, "Males and Females" and presents two prerequisites needed for a teacher to handle this unit successfully. (GS)

Explains the responsibilities of the South Australian Health Education Project team. Describes the project's work in the areas of curriculum writing, resource development, inservice training, and program evaluation. (GS)

Outlines reasons for including a discussion of contraception within the context of a science curriculum, provides examples of contexts in which contraception can be discussed, and suggests the Family Planning Association as a resource. (GS)