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Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, Columbus, OH. – 1996
This publication is third in a series prepared in cooperation with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), by the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education. This document focuses on the…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
Hurd, Paul DeHart – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
During the past fifty years movements to reform science education have used the same ideas for changing the context of science teaching. Policies need to be established for identifying the knowledge and skills necessary for reformulating the science curriculum. (MD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. – 1992
This publication introduces and provides a framework for Earth Systems Education (ESE), an effort to establish within U.S. schools more effective programs designed to increase the public's understanding of the Earth system. The publication presents seven "understandings" around which curriculum can be organized and materials selected in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1989
This guide provides information on conducting a detailed program analysis using the New York State Program Evaluation Test in Science. The test consists of two required components (Objective Test and Manipulative Skills Test) and five optional components (Student Science Attitudes Survey; Student Science Program Environment Survey; Administrator…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation

Bybee, Rodger W.; Landes, Nancy M. – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Described is an elementary school science program developed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study entitled "Science for Life and Living: Integrating Science, Technology and Health." Discussed are the rationale, unifying themes, organization, teaching model, implementation, development, production, and support for this program. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
Watts, Mike, Comp.; Michell, Mick, Comp. – 1987
The intention of this guide is to consider the concepts, skills, facts, and attitudes of science which are taught in school; explore how content might be chosen; argue for a reduction in curriculum content; suggest major topics for science teaching; use examples to illustrate aspects of science content; and consider some of the implications of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Mechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
Several research studies that can provide direction for improving elementary school science programs are highlighted. Selected results are summarized and suggestions given to elementary school administrators for translating research into action in their schools, action which can lead to improved teaching and learning in science. Studies are…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Basic Skills, Competition, Cooperation
Chalmers, Denise; Fuller, Richard – 1996
This book, written from a British perspective, offers several sets of teaching strategies at the university level strategies for acquiring information, for working with information to enhance understanding, for confirming learning, and for student self-management. In the first part, "Learning and Teaching at University," chapters cover various…
Descriptors: Accounting, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, College Instruction