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Download full textPenick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 12 exemplary programs in elementary school science. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in elementary school science.…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Criteria
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
Yager, Robert E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 50 exemplary programs in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science. Descriptions of four of these programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. The first section reviews the direction established by Project Synthesis in searching for exemplary…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Demonstration Programs, Earth Science
Penick, John E., Ed.; Bonnstetter, Ronald J. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 exemplary programs in biology. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 discusses the desired state in biology education, examining the goals of biology education and how these goals relate to biology curriculum and…
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstration Programs, Ecology, Evaluation Criteria
Penick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 science programs as exemplars in the teaching of science as inquiry. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in science as…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Epstein, Joyce L.; Salinas, Karen Clark – 1990
A literature review was conducted in an effort to locate programs that could improve opportunities for learning for middle graders, and particularly educationally disadvantaged middle graders. Of the more than 200 programs that were reviewed, about 80 were identified as having promising components for middle grades educators. Section I discusses…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary School Curriculum, Intermediate Grades
Dunkleberger, Gary E. – 1985
This paper describes the background and development, provides an overview, and discusses the evaluation of the Carroll County, Maryland, elementary school science program emphasizing a hands-on approach to science. It uses locally developed materials designed at each grade level and focuses on process skills instead of concepts. The program…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
O'Brien, George E., Ed. – 1988
This final report on the inservice education of secondary science teachers for the teaching of science via Science Technology Society (STS) materials lists the major objectives of the project as: (1) write four instructional modules with a science, society and technology focus which address special concerns and needs of the underserved and…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Economics Education, Graphs, Inservice Teacher Education
Clark, Gene – 1983
This study guide was developed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in science. Content objectives of the test are listed and encompass: (1) scientific processes, research, and classification; (2) earth sciences; (3) characteristics and properties of matter, energy, and chemical change; (4) biology of life…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Educational Objectives, Higher Education
