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Leonard, William H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
A Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) inquiry approach for university general biology laboratory was tested against a well-established commercial program judged to be highly directive. The BSCS was found to be more effective in learning biology laboratory concepts than the commercial program as measured by a laboratory concepts test.…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Concept Formation, Conventional Instruction
Schmiess, Elmer – Insights, 1983
Skills needed for problem-solving are discussed. Examples of defining problems, questioning, observing, classifying, predicting, and confirming are provided. An overview of the Elementary Science Study (ESS) program, including a list of ESS units (grouped by subject matter), is also provided. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Problem Solving, Process Education

Science and Children, 1988
Reports on the development of science curricula projects. Lists features that can be applied to programs developed at the local level. Includes programs from the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Educational Development Center, and Technical Education Research Centers. (RT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Process Education

Shymansky, James A.; And Others – Science and Children, 1982
Highlights a quantitative synthesis of research studies on Elementary Science Study, Science Curriculum Improvement Study, and Science A Process Approach, focusing on student performance/achievement, attitudes, process skills, and basic skills. Suggests that activities and instructional strategies from the programs be incorporated into existing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Pappelis, Christine K.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1980
Supported by this experimental study was the hypothesis that science process skills of premedical and predental students could be improved by a semester-long course modeled after the AAAS Science - A Process Approach curriculum. Recommendations are made regarding the inclusion of science process skills in college science courses. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education, Medical Education

Bredderman, Ted – Science and Children, 1982
Provides evidence indicating that activity-based science programs substantially improve performance in science process/creativity; modestly increase performance on tests of logic, perception, language development, science content, and mathematics; modestly improve attitude toward science and science class; and have pronounced benefits for…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Performance Factors

Yeany, Russell H.; Capie, William – Science Education, 1979
Presents a description of a set of data processing operations and an instrument for analyzing the teaching of data collection and manipulation. The functions and reliability of the Data Processing Observed Guide (DPOG) developed for this purpose are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Data Processing, Educational Assessment, Educational Research

Kyle, Jr., William C.; And Others – Science and Children, 1985
Reports on effectiveness of an elementary school science program comparing attitudes toward science of Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) students and teachers with those of students and teachers in non-SCIS classes. Students (N=456) indicate preference for SCIS process-approach science, and SCIS teachers (N=109) spend more time teaching…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inquiry

Kaplan, E.; And Others – European Journal of Science Education, 1980
Described is the development and implementation of the Israel Elementary Science Project (MATAL) established in 1968 which used British and American programs as its foundation, but modified them for application to the needs of less developed countries. Structure, content, teacher training, and enrichment programs of MATAL are discussed. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Kyle, William C., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Reports on a study conducted in the Richardson Independent School District (Texas) which was designed to assess the attitudes toward science of students and teachers who have been involved with the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) compared to non-SCIS students and teachers. (TW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Inquiry

Shaw, Terry J. – Science Education, 1983
Determines effect of a process-oriented science curriculum on students' (N=83) ability to transfer and utilize problem-solving skills, and the relation of basic and integrated processes to the development of those skills. Discusses methodology and implications for teaching problem solving, stressing the need for process-oriented curricula.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Grade 6, Learning Activities

Kyle, William C.; And Others – Science and Children, 1988
Reports on the progress of the "Science Through Discovery" program of the Richardson (Texas) Independent School District. Results of a study into the program indicate that students have improved their attitudes about science, as well as their decision-making skills regarding technological issues. (TW)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Process Education

Kyle, William C., Jr.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1982
Twenty-five years of research comparing student performance in NSF-funded science curricula to student performance in traditional courses was examined as part of a comprehensive synthesis of science education research. These curricula were found to be consistently more effective, suggesting that their philosophies/strategies/materials be…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary School Science

Brown, Desmond P.; Reed, Jack A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Evaluated attainment of Nigerian Primary Education Improvement Program's objectives in terms of students' ability to practice process skills, their interest, active participation in and understanding of science lessons, and the availability of materials and ease of preparing and teaching the lessons for teachers. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers

Anderson, Ronald D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
Consolidates information on selected matters reported in two or more separate meta-analyses reported in this issue (SE 533 494-500). Also examines the relationship between results of these meta-analyses and other work of this nature reported in other sources. Indicates high degree of consistency among results of these various meta-analyses.…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry