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Hayes, Meredith L.; Plumley, Courtney L.; Smith, P. Sean; Esch, R. Keith – Horizon Research, Inc., 2017
This report summarizes the findings of a systematic review of research literature on teaching about interdependent relationships in ecosystems to upper elementary students. The report is a product of the Knowledge Assets to Support the Science Instruction of Elementary Teachers (ASSET) project. ASSET is exploring a method for collecting and…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction, Ecology
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Gresnigt, Rens; Taconis, Ruurd; van Keulen, Hanno; Gravemeijer, Koeno; Baartman, Liesbeth – Studies in Science Education, 2014
Integrated curricula seem promising for the increase of attention on science and technology in primary education. A clear picture of the advantages and disadvantages of integration efforts could help curriculum innovation. This review has focused on integrated curricula in primary education from 1994 to 2011. The integrated curricula were…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Technology Education, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum
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Liben, Lynn S.; Kastens, Kim A.; Stevenson, Lisa M. – Developmental Review, 2002
Discusses how educating children to use maps for navigation may enhance wayfinding skills as well as general representation and spatial skills. Documents need for innovative educational curricula to meet challenges of teaching map navigation. Describes development and evaluation of "Where Are We?" curriculum to simulate real-world…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary School Science, Geography