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Scott, Brian E. – Prufrock Press Inc., 2020
Teachers and curriculum specialists are exposed to many ideas from educational leaders, but it is difficult to know which ones can be transformed into meaningful learning experiences in the classroom. "Concept-Based Instruction": (1) Helps educators translate the works of leading educational thinkers into concept-based units; (2) Draws…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Active Learning, Units of Study
Schmoker, Mike – ASCD, 2011
Instead of piling on one new reform fad after another, here at last is a book that boils down solutions for improved schools to the most powerful, simple actions and structures that ensure you prepare all students for college, careers, and citizenship. Best-selling ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) author and renowned…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, College Preparation, Educational Change, Teaching Methods
Schools Council, London (England). – 1975
This publication is a collection of 77 projects which have been designed for secondary science students. The main purpose of the publication is to illustrate what a school technology project is and how it relates to the rest of the curriculum. Some of the projects are investigations while others have the construction of a device as their main…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Science Activities, Science Education
Bybee, Rodger W. – 1984
This monograph provides a framework for biology teachers who are rethinking and redesigning their programs. The major focus is on the human ecology perspective in biology programs. The first chapter attempts to define and clarify human ecology through historical review. The second chapter provides support, based on a survey of citizens…
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Ecology, Environmental Education
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1982
This guide consists of examples and blank worksheets to aid Oklahoma schools in assessing their science curriculum on a continuing basis. Worksheets focus on: (1) philosophy and rationale of science curricula; (2) expected student outcomes; (3) educational programs (topics covered and concepts emphasized); (4) student skills; (5) program…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Humboldt County Schools, Eureka, CA. – 1975
This elementary school science unit approaches environmental education from a humanistic point of view. The stated goals of the program are to establish: "(1) a sanitive use of the environment, (2) a sense of environmental responsibility, and (3) a respect for life." The program format is a series of cards and booklets for student and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Dallas Independent School District, TX. – 1975
This document presents the 1973-74 school year curriculum guide for the Dallas Independent School District for science and health education. Included are the rationale, program goals, overall program, course descriptions, and objectives for each grade K-12 for science education and health education. The program has eight program goals. Behavioral…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Elementary School Science
Gerlovich, Jack A.; And Others – 1985
This document was developed to encourage and aid local schools in the assessment of their science curricula on a continuous basis. It provides: (1) a 21-step implementation schedule for conducting a science curriculum assessment and/or revision; (2) a model for assisting schools in developing their science philosophy, goals, and topics; (3)…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Duxbury, Alyn, Ed. – 1985
This document contains guidelines for science curriculum in Washington State schools. Statements of philosophy and program goals are presented and explained. Four major program goals (which address societal demands) operationally describe science education toward the learning of: (1) factual and theoretical knowledge; (2) applied science skills;…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Byers, William S. – 1975
This volume is a report of the development of the first course in a two-semester sequence in Electronic Communications, for a new degree program in Electric Engineering Technology at Valencia Community College, Orlando, Florida. Evolution of the program is described with comments relating the philosophy and importance of a communications sequence.…
Descriptors: College Science, Community Colleges, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Mayer, Victor J., Ed.; Fortner, Rosanne W., Ed. – 1995
Earth Systems Education (ESE) is an effort to establish within U.S. schools more effective programs designed to increase public understanding of the Earth System that surrounds and sustains us all. ESE focuses on establishing an understanding of the processes that operate within our environment and uses the science thinking and problem-solving…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Curriculum Development. – 1980
Presented is the framework of science programs for Texas public schools, K-12. This publication consists of four major sections in addition to an introduction which includes the rationale for developing this science framework and the function of the science curriculum. The first section presents 15 topics along with 36 suggested module titles and…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Herrera, Sharon; Thier, Herbert D. – 1974
This teacher's guide has been constructed to enable the teacher of science in elementary schools to turn the classroom into a science laboratory. The teacher becomes an observer and a guide when using this curriculum. The Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) Conceptual Framework and the Program Overview in this guide show how a unit of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1978
This guide, prepared by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, is designed to assist administrators, their staffs, and science teachers for grades K through 12 to assess and improve their science programs. Topics discussed include: (1) the relationship of science to the total school program, (2) the unity of science, (3) the nature of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
New York Univ., NY. Center for Field Research and School Services. – 1973
This document provides the teacher's guide for grade six for the Conceptually Oriented Program in Elementary Science (COPES) science curriculum project. The guide includes an introduction to COPES, instructions for using the guide, instructions for assessment of the student's grade 5 mastery of science concepts, and six science units. Each unit…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education