Presents suggested readings and reviews for both teacher and student. Gives reasons for including history, sociology, and philosophy in a physics curriculum. (GS)

Examination of selected material from the history of science can provoke a number of questions about the nature of that activity as indicated in part 1 (SE 533 400). Presented here are some guidelines to help teachers discuss the observation statements and kinds of questions raised in part 1. (JN)

Thirteen questions about light and spectra are provided. Although they do not have clearcut answers, the questions highlight matters about scientific methodology, which is educationally important. Suggests that students perform experiments similar to those performed by Newton, Wollaston, and Fraunhofer. (JN)