Table Of ContentAS  TJ _  Index  to  Volume  37,  1991(  Nos  .).1,2,3,4  )  Issues  120,121,1 
FEATURES 
Aboriginal science for the ecologically sustainable future.  M J Christie 
A school-based Science Expo. A Beruldsen & D Mau 
Assessing open-ended practical investigations. T Bryce 
|  Assessment of learning in science : The need to look 
closely at item characteristics. L ] Rennie & L H Parker 
} 
Assessment of students’ understanding  of science concepts 
| 
} using diagnostic instruments. D Treagust 
| Biological technologies: Some directions for Australian 
| 
biology education. G White 
| Criterion Based Assessment and school science . 
| Part 1: Framing criteria and standards. R Pallet & J Rataj 
| Do you know your body? Assessing understanding.  J Loughran & D Corrigan 
Genetic engineering and its social implications.  W J Peacock 
| Making the difference for talented children in science.  B Ferry 
Merging the boundaries of science. C Milne 
Nuclear science experiments in high school. G C Lowenthal & I McMurtrie 
Science as part of our culture.  M Gore 
Science teacher education in New Zealand : A new approach. D Hodson 
|  Some views on, and developments in, pre-service and inservice 
| teacher education in South Australia. R Tindall 
Student managed assessment. G Hildebrand 
Teachers’ reactions to a change to a constructivist 
teacher/ learning strategy. B Hand, C Lovejoy, G Balaam 
The assessment of science practical work.  M Rosier 
The development of national subject profiles.  R G Jenkin 
The Physics Development Program. P Arthur 
The Royal Institution.  G Martin 
The Victorian Science Achievement Study : Implications 
for practice.  B Doig & R Adams 
Using analogies in secondary chemistry teaching. R Thiele & D Treagust 
Why don't girls study mathematics and physical science ? ] Stewart 
SCIENCE  NOTES 
Acid-base balance during exercise. R Pillans  120 
A practical approach to chemical equilibrium 3 : Le Chatelier's principle.  G Connor  122 
A school-made colorimeter. R Skabo,  C Turner, P Turner  120 
Assessing some student views about science.  M Evans & R A Shibeci  123 
Collapsing can: the cheap alternative. R Lambert  121 
Colourful pH column. B Pearsons  121 
Concept mapping. An assessment tool? J Gibson  123 
Dynamics of a bouncing ball: How to measure a millisecond 
time interval without a clock. I Cooper,  M Gunnourie.  120 
Earth science resource centre for schools. F Parker  121 
Exploring concepts of current and voltage. J Pearce  120 
Fire writing. B Pearsons  121 
Geochemical analysis:An exercise for Years 11&12. B Nicholls  120 
How to calculate the distance around the earth using 
a stick,  a watch, a compass, a map, and a telephone. R B Thurman  121 
How students perceive process questions.  M Mannering  123 
86  The  Australian Science Teachers Journal,  December 1991,  Vol 37, No 4.
AS  TJ _  Index  to  Volume  37,  1991(  Nos  .).1,2,3,4  )  Issues  120,121,1 
FEATURES 
Aboriginal science for the ecologically sustainable future.  M J Christie 
A school-based Science Expo. A Beruldsen & D Mau 
Assessing open-ended practical investigations. T Bryce 
|  Assessment of learning in science : The need to look 
closely at item characteristics. L ] Rennie & L H Parker 
} 
Assessment of students’ understanding  of science concepts 
| 
} using diagnostic instruments. D Treagust 
| Biological technologies: Some directions for Australian 
| 
biology education. G White 
| Criterion Based Assessment and school science . 
| Part 1: Framing criteria and standards. R Pallet & J Rataj 
| Do you know your body? Assessing understanding.  J Loughran & D Corrigan 
Genetic engineering and its social implications.  W J Peacock 
| Making the difference for talented children in science.  B Ferry 
Merging the boundaries of science. C Milne 
Nuclear science experiments in high school. G C Lowenthal & I McMurtrie 
Science as part of our culture.  M Gore 
Science teacher education in New Zealand : A new approach. D Hodson 
|  Some views on, and developments in, pre-service and inservice 
| teacher education in South Australia. R Tindall 
Student managed assessment. G Hildebrand 
Teachers’ reactions to a change to a constructivist 
teacher/ learning strategy. B Hand, C Lovejoy, G Balaam 
The assessment of science practical work.  M Rosier 
The development of national subject profiles.  R G Jenkin 
The Physics Development Program. P Arthur 
The Royal Institution.  G Martin 
The Victorian Science Achievement Study : Implications 
for practice.  B Doig & R Adams 
Using analogies in secondary chemistry teaching. R Thiele & D Treagust 
Why don't girls study mathematics and physical science ? ] Stewart 
SCIENCE  NOTES 
Acid-base balance during exercise. R Pillans  120 
A practical approach to chemical equilibrium 3 : Le Chatelier's principle.  G Connor  122 
A school-made colorimeter. R Skabo,  C Turner, P Turner  120 
Assessing some student views about science.  M Evans & R A Shibeci  123 
Collapsing can: the cheap alternative. R Lambert  121 
Colourful pH column. B Pearsons  121 
Concept mapping. An assessment tool? J Gibson  123 
Dynamics of a bouncing ball: How to measure a millisecond 
time interval without a clock. I Cooper,  M Gunnourie.  120 
Earth science resource centre for schools. F Parker  121 
Exploring concepts of current and voltage. J Pearce  120 
Fire writing. B Pearsons  121 
Geochemical analysis:An exercise for Years 11&12. B Nicholls  120 
How to calculate the distance around the earth using 
a stick,  a watch, a compass, a map, and a telephone. R B Thurman  121 
How students perceive process questions.  M Mannering  123 
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AS  TJ  Index  to  Volume  37,  1991(  Nos  .  1,2,3,4  )  Issues 
Investigations into the zinc coating of galvanised steel.  A Davies 
It's all done with curved mirrors. B Dolby 
Legal awareness for science teachers 1: Introduction. ] Manson 
Legal awareness for science teachers 2 : Prevention and defense 
against negligence. R Manson 
Lego racers J Klose 
Making the most of your overheads. R Baldock 
Mineral fluorescence viewer. R Varisco 
More magic with the van de Graaff generator:  levitation! G Thurlow 
More simple ideas using the overhead projector.  C Cook 
Pipehenge : A climbing frame for teaching astronomy during daytime. E Jackson 
Physics, sport and the great outdoors. M Caon 
Science and Australian Studies : A copper story. ] Thomas 
Science, technology and society: getting to the bottom of the issues. R Smith 
Slaying the exam fear  dragon: a recipe for building confidence and skills. C Philips 
Some simple chemistry puzzles. T Boyles 
The fourteenth Singapore Youth Science Fortnight, 1991. S Stocklymayer 
The game of life.  A Wheeler 
The Greenhouse Effect. S Zarins 
The law of pressures: physics practical using the VELA. D Collins 
The ship in the canal.  N Mermelengas 
Unwinding the starch spiral.  B Williams 
Using an air/ water powered rocket for teaching science. W P Palmer 
Using computer animation to demonstrate wave concepts. R Parham 
Using TAPS materials in school. G Lister 
Using the VELA in biology experiments. A Crierie 
Vibration in space. LA Wood 
What is an electro-chemical cell? A Davies 
RESEARCH 
Country students and the tertiary entrance score. ] Rowell,  C Dawson & J Pollard 
High school biology achievement in Australia from an international 
perspective. ]M enis & B J Fraser 
Monitoring learning environments in science laboratory classes. 
| C] McRobbie & G J Giddings & B ] Fraser 
SCIENTIST'S VIEWPOINT 
Professor Andy Cole 
Professor Helene Marsh 
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