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Tisher, Richard P.; Power, Colin N. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Reports results of several studies of the learning environment of secondary science classes using Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials. Indicates many desired changes, such as higher levels of pupil activity. (MLH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Educational Research, Instruction

Aldridge, Bill G. – Science Teacher, 1995
Discusses important tenets of the Scope Sequence and Coordination (SS&C) project and presents the SS&C high school project designed specifically to achieve the National Science Education Standards. Specifies the scope, sequence, and coordination of the natural sciences in grades 9 through 12 in support of general goals taken from the…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Science Activities, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education

Andersen, Hans O. – Hoosier Science Teacher, 1984
Discusses reasons for the failure of the post-Sputnik science curricula and offers criteria for selecting relevant curriculum content, suggesting that these curricula focus on problem-solving. Lists seven problem areas (technological, environmental, empirical, historical, aesthetic, philosophical, and futuristic) with recommended topics for each…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, High Schools, Problem Solving

Wood, John H. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
A field trip to a science activity center in Southwest England for secondary school students is described. (BB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Education, Field Trips

Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the evaluation and revision of the O-level Nuffield chemistry student and teacher curriculum materials. Includes a discussion of the rationale for the evaluation process and the methodology used. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods

Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the development of the Nuffield chemistry curriculum materials by chemistry teachers and how these materials were received and used by a much larger and representative group of the profession. Includes comments on teaching Nuffield chemistry, the Nuffield examination, and on Nuffield chemistry outside of Great Britain. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum

Korporaal, Arie; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1978
The contents of a student investigation booklet of a Crustal Evolution Education Project instructional module is presented in a slightly condensed form. The module uses deep sea data collected by The Glomar Challenger. (MR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools

Howe, Ann C.; Stanback, Bessie – Science Education, 1985
Presents a review of research on the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS). Areas addressed include: (1) teacher education; (2) student cognitive and affective outcomes; (3) teacher and student facilitative characteristics and behaviors; and (4) ISCS instructional materials. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Literature Reviews

Bicak, Laddie J. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Proposes the use of schoolyard activities as a viable alternative to extended field trips for field investigations in biology. Describes and provides examples of different approaches including a problem oriented technique, Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS), and a sourcebook sponsored by the Council for Elementary Science…
Descriptors: Biology, Instructional Materials, Outdoor Activities, School Location
BSCS Journal, 1980
Discusses various aspects of the human sciences program, including its modular format, activity-centered orientation, personalized approach, interdisciplinary nature, and flexibility in packaging. Descriptions are made for four modules within the program. (CS)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Modules, Program Descriptions
Stoever, Edward C., Jr.; Korporaal, Arie R. – Geotimes, 1979
Detailed are the origins, development, and implementation of the Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP). This group has produced, for use in earth science and other classes in grades 8-10, a series of instructional modules based on current scientific research in the composition, history, and processes of the earth's crust. (BT)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Geology

Tocci, Salvatore – American Biology Teacher, 1981
Describes a high school biology course using 17 learning activity packages for individualized instruction based on the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Yellow Version. Topics discussed in detail include the learning activity packages, the use of computers, and evaluation of the program. (CS)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Descriptions, Individualized Instruction
Radford, David L. – 1988
The study of science involves learning the processes of science as well as its content. The recent revival of interest in developing thinking skills has encouraged added emphasis on process skills instruction. A science teacher wanting to add instruction of process skills is faced with several problems: (1) texts and lab manuals are not likely to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Strategies, Lecture Method
Yager, Robert E.; And Others – 1988
This paper reviews the efforts to put science education into contexts that are considered more meaningful and useful than the classical approach. It focuses on S/T/S (science/technology/society) projects funded by the National Science Foundation, and especially on a project at the University of Iowa. Some of the features of S/T/S programs are…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools

Lewis, John L. – Environmental Education and Information, 1981
Traces changes made in teaching about energy in science classes during the last 30 years. Emphasizes the need to better relate science to society and the environment. Outlines the general format and sample activities from the "Science in Society" project as an example. (DC)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Course Descriptions, Energy, Energy Conservation
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