Presents a summary of the Reports of the Panels'' published by the Astronomy Survey Committee of the National Academy of Sciences in 1973, involving aspects of cosmology, quasars, exploding galaxies, stars, stellar evolution, solar system, organic molecules, life, and interstellar communication. Included are recommendations for scientific…

Discusses the origin of life on the basis of information about cosmic evolution, stellar alchemy, atmospheric histories, and rise and fall of civilizations. Indicates that man's contact with other civilizations in our galaxy may be made possible through studies of interstellar communication. (CC)

Discusses various ways established by the Task Group on Education in Astronomy, including publication of teaching resources and lists of speakers for teachers' meetings at all levels and of writers of articles for teachers' journals. (CC)

Discusses the use of the computer animation technique to travel through space and time and watch models of astronomical systems in motion. Included is a list of eight computer-generated demonstration films entitled Explorations in Space and Time.'' (CC)

Presents sample laboratory activities designed for use in astronomy teaching, including naked eye observations, instrument construction, student projects, and cloudy weather activities. Appended are bibliographies of journal articles and reference books and lists of films, laboratory manuals, and distributors of apparatus and teaching aids. (CC)

Discusses variables and parameters involved in scientific research to set up guidelines for research workers. Indicates that flexibility, perseverance, and self-awareness are necessary traits for researchers to function in a universe of continuous change. (CC)

Studied effects of unit sizes of reading materials on students' progress rates in an educational psychology course with a self-pacing instruction. Concluded that small unit size could aid in promoting studying behaviors, without the corresponding increase in the number of units being felt as a greater burden. (CC)

Discusses two sampling methods used to evaluate ambient air: the bubbler technique and the use of static samplers. Indicates that vegetation is also excellent indicator of air pollution effects. (CC)

Summarizes the objectives of nine private foundations related to education, scientific research, public and cultural affairs, and social studies. Indicates that an acquaintance with foundation trends and goals allows science educators not only to make use of foundation support but also to detect changes in social attitudes toward higher education.…

Presents ten brief reports of recent innovation in college science teaching, involving study courses, educational programs, demonstrating experiments, laboratory instruction method, and teacher preparation programs. (CC)