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As a supplement to Learning Activity Packages (LAP) of the earth-space project, this manual presents self-directed activities especially designed for individualized instruction. Besides an introduction to LAP characteristics, sets of instructions are given in connection with the metric system, the earth's dimensions, indirect evidence for atomic theory, atomic radius, spectral analyses of energy levels, ionization potential, esters, relationship between a candle and a star, heat content of a candle, mass number, periodic table, photosynthesis, format for term investigation, and precautions in chemistry laboratory. Also included are the following excerpts: Why Support Science?; Living Dangerously in the Age of Science; Point of View (on science development); Will the World Come to a Horrible End?; A Fish Story; and One Small Step--One Giant Leap. Student evaluations are made by using pre-tests, self-evaluation tests, and post-tests. (CC)

Learning Activity Packages (LAP) relating to time, space, and matter are presented for use in sampling a new type of learning for a whole year. Besides the unit on introduction to individualized learning, 11 major topics are incorporated into three other units: (1) observation of the physical world, (2) space and exploration for environmental benefit of earth, and (3) exploring the planet earth. A set of self-directed activities is given in each topic, leading the students to learn on their own and participate in class discussions. Most activities are adopted from the content of earth science textbooks, while others are in connection with selected filmstrips and science series. Excerpts concerning the importance of information gained from moon, learning from the moon, geology of Apollo 15 moon landing site, man's changing view of the earth, and keeping up to date on the moon are included along with a message to citizens of tomorrow. Pretests, self-evaluation tests, and posttests are used in evaluation. As appendices, two remedial units dealing with calculation with decimals and scientific notation of numbers are provided. (CC)

Learning Activity Packages (LAP) relating to the earth and space are presented for use in sampling a new type of learning for a whole year. Eighteen topics are incorporated into five units: (1) introduction to individualized learning, (2) observation versus interpretation, (3) chemistry in the space age, (4) the space age interdisciplines, and (5) humanities and space. A set of self-directed activities is given in each topic, leading students to learn on their own and enter into group discussions. Most activities are especially designed for the purpose and given in separated sheets, while others are in connection with textbooks such as "Investigating the Earth"; "Time, Space, Matter"; "Modern Chemistry" by Metcalfe and others; "Science and Serendipity" by Halacy, Jr.; Apollo missions' slides, etc. Pretests, self-evaluation tests, and posttests are used in evaluation. Also included in the appendices are two remedial units dealing with calculation with decimals and scientific notation of numbers. (CC)

As a supplement to Learning Activity Packages (LAP) on the time-space-matter subject, details are presented for self-directed activities. Major descriptions are given on the background of LAP characteristics, metric system, profile graph construction, spectroscope operation, radiant energy measurement, sunspot effects, density determination, dimensions of the earth, and radius computation by use of shadows. The remaining LAPs grouped in the experiment category are concerned with the moon's origin and characteristics, radiation aspects, and identification of rocks and minerals. Tables of average summer temperatures in New Haven and annual sunspot numbers are included. Also provided is a list of slides on Apollo missions. (CC)

Learning Activity Packages (LAP) mostly relating to the Introductory Physical Science Text are presented in this manual for use in sampling a new type of instruction. The total of 14 topics are incorporated into five units: (1) introduction to individualized learning; (2) observation versus interpretation; (3) quantity of matter; (4) introduction to atoms, compounds, and elements; and (5) models of matter. Brief descriptions are included of LAP, activity in chemistry laboratory, metric system, mass and volume, and a review of atoms and molecules. A set of directions for fulfilling specific objectives is given for each topic, making it possible for students to learn on their own as individuals. Among these, some are specially designed and others are identified in connection with the content of "Modern Chemistry; Terms, Tables, and Skills," by B. J. Woodruff, and "Modern Physical Science" by Brooks and others. In the course of learning, besides keeping a notebook and vocabulary sheets, the students are asked to take pretests, self-evaluation tests, and posttests. Students' grades are assigned on the basis of the amount of their work, posttest results, and work habits and attitudes. Also included are two remedial units dealing with calculation with decimals and standard scientific notation of numbers. (CC)