88 TEACHING SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

 The Pure Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires proper
labeling as to ingredients. This furnishes very instructive in-
formation to those who are willing to read the labels carefully.
Consumer education should lay great stress on quality of textiles.
It is unfortunate that no "Truth in Fabrics Act" has been passed
by Congress up to the present time. The values of such an act
might be discussed.
 The science teacher may contribute to society by teaching the
improvement of living conditions in a community. This may
be done through lessons in health and sanitation, attractiveness
of surroundings, and other evidences of community pride. The
applications of science to the home and school may be taught
with respect to plumbing, insulating, lighting, heating, ventila-
tion and convenient arrangement. There should be adequate
knowledge of safe food, water, and milk supplies. The student
should realize the implications of public health programs and
socialized medicine. He should know the fundamentals of com-
munity health and sanitation and be able to apply the principles
of healthful living in the home. He should understand heredity
and genetics and their social implications.
 Science teachers have definite responsibility for the welfare
of the nation. They should acquire an understanding of the re-
lationships between the achievements in the field of science and
industrial and economic prosperity. Scientific progress should
be accompanied by parallel social progress. It is unfortunate
that there seems to be a lag in society's social advancement.

 SECTION 14. PERSONALITY AND LEADERSHIP
 OF SCIENCE TEACHERS
 The most important "stock in trade" of any science teacher
is a personality which appeals to young people. Even more
important than an absolute mastery of subject matter is a sin-
cere interest in the things young people are interested in. Those
who like young people and are interested in them will be willing
to give extra time and effort in leading them to become useful
members of society.
 A sincere liking for young people and a real interest in them
will compel a teacher to know his students, to recognize and re-