Reports data on 135 students completing the first year of the Nebraska Physical Science Project (NPSP). Those students who were most successful in this integrated and individualized course perceived themselve(PB)

Methods for determining the radius of an atom are described. Unlike a previous article which approached the problem from an elementary perspective, this article examines a progression of increasingly sophisticated determinations. (CS)

Describes the history and seven major characteristics of Nebraska Physical Science Project (NPSP). Characteristics include the reduction of artificial disciplinary lines by integration of chemistry and physics, self directed learning, self pacing, multiple resources for teachers and students, and emphasis on behavioral objectives. (PR)

Investigated is the value of preliminary high school experiences in physics and chemistry. Results indicate that the grades of students with more high school experience are no better than those of students with less experience and that less experienced students spend more time studying and take better advantage of tutors. (CW)

Evaluated and compared 12 science textbooks with respect to their readability levels and agreement with the intended reader level. Four of the books were determined to be unsatisfactory for their intended grade levels. (20 references) (MDH)

Examines children's understanding of burning focusing on questions such as: "What are children's views of burning prior to and after instruction?," and "Do children's views become more scientific?" A significant difference was found in children's understanding before and after instruction. (Author/MM)