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Peer reviewedMoore, John A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Science as a Way of Knowing is a project being developed by the American Society of Zoologists' education committee. The project, co-sponsored by several professional organizations, seeks to increase the effectiveness of college-level biology. A report on the project's goals, symposia, publications, reprints, and sponsorship needs is presented.…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality
Peer reviewedDemchik, Michael – Physics Teacher, 1989
Described are several physics activities developed by a high school: research corner, exploring an invention, construction projects, archives report and archives update, short term research and design projects, essay contest, and special projects. (YP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Courses, Physics, Science Activities
Peer reviewedPenick, John E.; Crow, Linda W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes 15 innovative college science programs identified by the Society of College Science Teachers. Gives nine generalizations regarding the programs. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Innovation, Higher Education, Internship Programs
Download full textNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Science and Engineering Education. – 1989
The National Science Foundation (NSF) provides awards for education and research in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This publication contains information about awards for the 1987 and 1988 fiscal years. An introductory section reviews the goals of NSF's education program and the long-range goals of the Directorate for Science and…
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Demonstration Programs, Elementary School Science
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
Kyle, William C., Jr.; And Others – 1989
In 1987, the Cheshire Public Schools initiated a science curriculum review. Teachers, parents, and students recognized that the existing textbook-based elementary science program was a dismal portrayal of such a dynamic discipline. There was community consensus that reading about science and acquiring scientific vocabulary words were not the same…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research
