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Alsdorf, Brian – 1988
This curriculum plan is submitted as a framework for developing educational programs at the Columbus Zoo Aquarium (CZA) for elementary school students in grades 3 through 6. It is intended to provide support and assistance to those involved with CZA programs. Major sections include: (1) "Review of Columbus Zoo's Educational Programs";…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education

Science and Children, 1981
"Accents on Science" is a new K-6 text which includes pupils' and teachers' editions, activity book (pupil and teacher), and evaluation programs. Content is drawn from life, physical, and earth sciences. "The Way We Are" is a kit of free materials on human sexuality for the emerging adolescent. (DS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Simpson, Ronald D. – Science and Children, 1975
Describes four elementary school science games which are produced commercially. Reviews are of a descriptive variety providing an overview of the programs discussed. Bibliographical data are included. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Games
Schumaker, Jean; Lenz, Keith – 1999
This book offers teachers guidelines and suggestions for adapting and/or selecting materials for use with students with disabilities in general language arts, social studies, and science classrooms (grades 6 through 8). Following an introduction, chapter 1 offers a nine-step procedure for adapting materials from first, creating a plan for adapting…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Inclusive Schools, Individualized Instruction

TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1998
Describes a set of three books on adapting instructional materials for use with special needs students. The books address: (1) an overview of curricular adaptations; (2) adaptation of reading and math materials for kindergarten through grade 5; and (3) adaptation of language arts, social studies, and science materials for grades 6 through 8. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools
Cheek, Dennis W., Ed.; And Others – 1992
This handbook is one of a series of practical references for curriculum developers, education faculty, veteran teachers, and student teachers. The handbook is designed to provide basic information on the background of the science curriculum, and current information on publications, standards, and special materials for K-12 science. Part 1 contains…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment

Lantz, Oliver; Kass, Heidi – Science Education, 1987
Discusses a study which examined the interpretive process used by high school chemistry teachers in translating curriculum materials into classroom practice. Results indicate that differences exist among teachers but that commonalities are greater. Explains the functional paradigm concept and its value for the interpretation of curriculum…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Models, Science Curriculum

Brophy, Michael; Pillay, Patrick – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1986
Provides an overview of the educational program of the Seychelles and focuses on an evaluation of the final phase (P7-P9) of the nine-year school program. Reports how findings from content analyses of materials, teacher and student interviews, and student test results were used to develop the new Seychelles Integrated Science program. (ML)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Science Curriculum
Harlen, Wynne, Ed. – 1983
Provided are edited background papers prepared for a Meeting of Experts on the Incorporation of Science and Technology in the Primary School Curriculum. Papers are organized into four major sections. Section 1 is concerned with such topics as the rationale and objectives of science and technology in primary schools, selection of appropriate…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends, Elementary Education
Terakawa, Tomosuke – 1986
This paper discusses the development of new curricula, materials, and equipment in Japan. The first section, "The Development of New Curricula," discusses the National Curriculum Council and the improvement of the content of instruction, including basic directions for improvement, the structure and content of school subjects, and the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Educational Finance, Educational Legislation
Tasker, Ross; And Others – 1979
The first (exploratory) phase of the Learning in Science Project focused on science teaching/learning in the Form 1 to 4 level (ages 10 to 14) and sought to identify problems and difficulties in several areas. Provided in this paper are comments obtained during structured/unstructured interviews (from students, ex-students, teachers, headmasters,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Audiovisual Aids, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science
Lauver, Lori A. – 1994
This document includes a final report and curriculum guide from a project to develop a Science and Math Applications curriculum that related science and math to everyday life and promoted confidence in adult basic education students in their science and math skills. The report describes how the curriculum used traditional teaching methods to teach…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Algebra, Biology, Botany