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Peer reviewedClarke, Sheila – School Science Review, 1985
1984 marks the implementation in Scottish schools and colleges of Standard Grade courses for the 14 to 16 age group and the 16-18s Action Plan. This review will introduce these two major curriculum changes to non-Scottish readers, and emphasize the changes which will occur in science. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – School Science Review, 1984
Describes water-related activities in an elementary school science project. Activities focus on mini aquaria, permanent aquaria, water toys, sea power, imagination, and village ponds. (DH)
Descriptors: Aquariums, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – School Science Review, 1984
Describes water-related activities in an elementary school science project. These activities focus on electric generators, rainfall, erosion, floating, water conservation, and other areas. Brief comments on developing such a project are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Activities
Peer reviewedHart-Davis, Adam – School Science Review, 1986
Describes the goals, programming emphasis, format, and subjects addressed in the television series "Scientific Eye." Offers suggestions on how teachers might use this type of interactive programming. Also includes an overview of the program's book. (ML)
Descriptors: Educational Television, Interactive Video, Junior High School Students, Science Education
Peer reviewedAshman, Anthony – School Science Review, 1985
Reviews historical and current patterns in chemistry instruction, listing influences on chemistry curriculum development and identifying change elements in science education. Enumerates major advances in the nature of chemistry and the subsequent impact on school chemistry. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Trends, Enrollment Trends, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedGeorge, June; Glasgow, Joyce – School Science Review, 1989
Explored in this article are various cultural beliefs against the backdrop of the science syllabus prescribed by the Caribbean Examinations Council. Allowances for different beliefs between Caribbean islands are suggested. (CW)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Folk Culture, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedTall, Graham – School Science Review, 1985
Assesses whether British secondary schools have altered the scope and pattern of science course offerings. Data on science entry examinations indicate that increases in selection of balanced science courses have occurred. Gains in female entries are noted. (ML)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Enrollment, Enrollment Trends, Females
Peer reviewedSchool Science Review, 1985
Two separate reports are presented. The first report describes an activity-based science program for students who have English as a second language. Results of an investigation into the educational experiences and attitudes of girls studying physical science are discussed in the second report. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Physical Sciences
