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National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1979
This book is intended to inform its readers of the conditions that might warrent special attention within the next five years involving current and emerging problems of significance that are identified through scientific research, or in which scientific or technical considerations are of major significance; and opportunities for and constraints on…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Programs, Sciences, Scientific Research
McDougall, Christina, Ed. – 1974
In this UNITAR News issue are surveyed some of the elements of technological change and their effect on development. The key issues are presented in digest form to stimulate questions, disseminate ideas, and present a range of opinions. Included in this issue is a chart showing the various bodies, committees, and commissions comprising the United…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, Energy, International Organizations
Ruskus, Joan; Luczak, John – 1995
The purpose of this study was to describe what federally funded teacher enhancement looks like at its best and to determine whether best practice can be recognized as such by professionals in the field. Narrative descriptions of programs were analyzed for strength of evidence supporting key elements of best practice. Other data collection methods…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development, Science Programs, Science Teachers

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1978
This abstract is the annual report of NASA's Technology Utilization Program, which is charged with promoting and stimulating the practical application of government-sponsored aerospace technology. The report is organized in three sections: (1) aerospace aims; (2) technology twice used; and (3) technology utilization. Section 1 outlines NASA's…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Technology, Industry, Science Education

Altschuld, James W. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
The use of computers in science assessment is examined for six considerations: (1) purpose of computer use in assessment; (2) value of program evaluation models; (3) possible harmful side effects of assessment; (4) nature of imbedded questions; (5) definition of treatment; and (6) computers and the classroom context. (LZ)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation

Farmer, Helen S.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1995
Using a longitudinal study, identified factors related to persistence and non-persistence in science, math, and technology careers for students--especially women. Women's persistence correlated with the number of elective high school science courses taken; women with higher career commitment were more likely to have switched aspirations to another…
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Choice, Females, Longitudinal Studies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1977
This publication focuses on spinoff benefits of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration space program developments. The first of the three sections describes the direct benefits of space exploration and aeronautical research. Some of these direct benefits are expanding knowledge about our solar system and our universe, the development of…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Industry

Boser, Richard A.; Gallo, Dennis – Middle School Journal, 1995
Illustrates contemporary approaches to construction technology programs which focus on thematic approaches and learning activities that integrate subject areas. Argues for thematic instruction in technology education and describes scope of programs, methods of teaching, thematic exploration of technology, interdisciplinary approaches, technology…
Descriptors: Computers, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities
Coblans, H.; And Others – 1974
A feasibility study was made to define, within the conceptual framework and in accordance with the recommendations of the UNISIST program, the managerial, technical, legal, and financial framework for the setting up of an International Science and Technology Policies Information Exchange System (SPINES). This report describes in some detail the…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Costs, Feasibility Studies, Information Retrieval
Yager, Robert E. – 1995
The Iowa-Scope, Sequence, and Coordination (SS&C) Program assists schools with reform of their entire middle school programs, grades 6-8, and features the science, technology, and society (STS) instructional approach. This reform translates to the creation of new frameworks for the school program and aims to produce "constructivist"…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Change, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Yager, Robert E.; And Others – 1988
This paper reviews the efforts to put science education into contexts that are considered more meaningful and useful than the classical approach. It focuses on S/T/S (science/technology/society) projects funded by the National Science Foundation, and especially on a project at the University of Iowa. Some of the features of S/T/S programs are…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
McClain, Clifford R.; Zitello, Mildred – 1990
The recent transition from industrial arts programs to technology education programs has occasioned the redesign of teacher education programs to meet the needs of future technology teachers. A national survey, conducted to improve the university course content in a technology teacher education curriculum for future junior high and high school…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Industrial Arts, National Surveys, Science Programs

Waks, Leonard J. – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1993
Provides the results of a review and synthesis of research bearing on ethics and values education in science and technology performed by a group of philosophers, public interest educators, and a science curriculum specialist. (DDR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics
Spector, Barbara S.; Gibson, Charles W. – 1989
The purpose of this study was to explore middle school students' perceptions of what factors facilitated their learning of science. Between 50 and 60 high-achieving middle school students were in residence on the University of South Florida campus for 12 consecutive days of study in the "World of Water" program. There were two sessions per summer…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Design, Intermediate Grades