In response to the need to develop leaders to guide the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the Carnegie Corporation of New York provided funding to WestEd to develop a framework that defines the leadership knowledge and actions needed to effectively implement the NGSS. The development of the framework entailed…

This book explains the importance of teaching science to children and presents a theoretical framework on how to teach it. Science education is analyzed from two perspectives, teaching and learning. Contents include: (1) "Teaching Science 5-12: Why and How"; (2) "The Goals of Science Education"; (3) "Children Learning"; (4) "Children's Ideas"; (5)…

Many feel that the Internet will play a major role in science education reform. This article provides valuable insight on the use of the Internet. (ZWH)

Presents information concerning a fundamental concept for understanding reaction rate, the idea of a rate-limiting step for a chemical reaction. Discusses problems in using flow analogies and introduces an alternative approach to finding the rate-limiting step based on locating the transition state of highest energy. (CS)

Describes various uses for balloons in chemistry instruction, such as their use as stirring devices, gas reservoirs, sources of carbon dioxide, and as atomic models. (CS)

Gives a brief historical view of field trips, summarizes various studies of the implementation of science field trips, and provides suggestions for integrating field trips into the science curriculum. (22 references) (Author/MKR)

Discusses the use of value-added analyses of science examination data. (MKR)

Analyzes difficulties of students experiencing their first contact with heuristic hypotheses. Attempts to interpret these difficulties and suggest remediations. Uses an example from the chemistry of aqueous solutions. (MKR)

The Colorado Model Content Standards for Science specify what all students should know and be able to do in science as a result of their school studies. Specific expectations are given for students completing grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Five standards outline the essential level of science knowledge and skills needed by Colorado citizens to…

This article discusses the nature of science and of the child, and the implications of these natures for the teaching of science in the preschool. It is argued that science has three interrelated aspects: content, process, and attitude. Science education should integrate all three aspects. Content can be separated into the areas of physical, life,…

Following discussions between Itawamba Junior College (Fulton, Mississippi) and local high school science teachers, a periodic science competition was established for students in high schools located in the college's five-county area. The first competition was held in 1983 during which students took written tests in biology, chemistry, and…

Presents a procedure for evaluating the required integrals for undergraduate students attempting to understand the consequences of perturbation theory. (CS)

Discusses the concept of equilibrium in chemical systems, particularly in relation to predicting the position of equilibrium, predicting spontaneity of a reaction, quantitative applications of the equilibrium constant, heterogeneous equilibrium, determination of the solubility product constant, common-ion effect, and dissolution of precipitates.…

Presents advice that professors can give to their students on how to obtain quality, positive job or school references. (PR)

Analyzed are the deficiencies of a traditional freshman course in chemistry, including (1) chemistry model usage, (2) inadequate discrimination between related but different basic concepts, and (3) methods for teaching elementary ideas. Described is an approach used to resolve these problems. (CS)