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Howe, Ann C. – Science Activities, 2000
Describes an activity-based science program. Provides information on background thinking, selecting an activity, planning for instruction, and following up. Discusses choosing activities that meet the needs of students while still fulfilling curriculum requirements and reaching personal academic goals. (SAH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science, Science Activities
Cheston, T. Stephen; And Others – 1984
During the 1970s, efforts to teach and research the social science and humanities aspects of the space program were reintensified. A 1978 survey of faculty suggested the need for a single volume that united introductory material on the various social science disciplines and the classroom experience of faculty already teaching in the field. This…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development

Padilla, Michael J. – Science and Children, 1981
Supports the importance of selecting science activities for middle school students that are appropriate to their age level. Lists a variety of resources for science activities, including 11 unit guides, three source books, four journals, and professional meetings. (CS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1979
This publication contains descriptions of a wide spectrum of exemplary educational programs available as models for educators in South Carolina. Each description includes the following information: rationale for the program's implementation; target audiences; funding; students, parents, instructional, and administrative staff opinions concerning…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Education, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development

Harlen, Wynne – Primary Science Review, 2001
Explains studies on the idea of taking children's ideas seriously and when and how this notion took place in the curriculum. Describes the common characteristic of children's ideas and discusses what teachers should do with these ideas. (YDS)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Misconceptions

Pessoa de Carvalho, Anna Maria; Vannucchi, Andrea Infantosi – Science and Education, 2000
Highly recommends the study of the history and philosophy of science in school science courses. Addresses methodological aspects derived from research in science education and how they have to be taken into account in order to generate effective classroom activities. (Author/SAH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, History, Philosophy

Peacock, Alan – Primary Science Review, 2001
Provides an international perspective for elementary science education and discusses the structure of science instruction and curriculum in countries like England, Kenya, Malaysia, and Nigeria. Evaluates England's and Wales's current status in science education. (YDS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Science Instruction