Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) science and engineering practices are ways of eliciting the reasoning and applying foundational ideas in science. As research has revealed barriers to states and schools adopting the NGSS, this mixed-methods study attempts to identify characteristics of professional development (PD) that will support NGSS…

This article presents a study exploring the beliefs, knowledge, and practices of four middle and secondary science teachers participating in a collaborative curriculum action research project. Using a case study methodology, the views and practices of these teachers were described and analyzed as they investigated novel ideas about scientific…

Describes integrated science activity by UNESCO and in the countries of the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, Isreal, and the Carribean. (GS)

Details of the current energy crisis and the need for educational energy programs are presented. The author presents an outline of energy education concepts and promotes the need for an energy-literate society. (MP)

Offers a rationale for science education that utilizes a science-technology-society (STS) framework. The recommended STS framework can give meaning to efforts to define a K-12 science curriculum, to describe appropriate teaching behaviors and desirable student actions, and to formulate meaningful research questions. (JN)

The abolition of college science requirements is suggested in order for the anticipated decrease in enrollment to shock institutions into a re-examination and reorganization of undergraduate programs. (CP)

The background of contemporary science education in the Philippines, current programs and projects, and results of science education efforts in the Philippines are discussed. (DT)

In light of recent reform documents in science and mathematics, all teachers need to think more carefully about the importance, meaning, and nature of the outcomes students are to achieve. Further suggests that teachers must critically analyze any discrepancies between what they advocate instructionally and what exists in the professional…

Reports on a project designed to develop an inquiry-based approach to curriculum and instruction in a general chemistry course. Reports that a major objective, met in various ways, was to develop a laboratory curriculum that meshes intimately with lecture. (Author/MM)

Describes knowledge for teachers as curriculum designers and a framework for interdisciplinary unit development. Includes an example of the framework in action. (Author/MM)

Describes the function and activities of the center and outlines the curriculum methodology advocated by the center. (GS)

Draws together excerpts from Whitehead's writings on the nature of science, the nature of education, and the social science curriculum. Illustrates the use of Whitehead's work to answer the attacks of modern critics on science. (CP)

Describes a study in which groups of high school students of differing ability were presented different introductory "organizers" to test effectiveness of this learning aid in incorporating new material. Results from performance tests and three-week retention tests are reported. Suggested are modes of application for use of organizers in…

Examines middle school integrated mathematics and science education from the perspectives of theory and practice. A conceptual framework in the form of a mathematics/science continuum is included to lend clarity and precision to the phrase "integrated mathematics and science." Discusses barriers to integrating mathematics and science. (Author/SJR)

Surveys some predictions for the 21st century and presents data which stress the need for improving education. Cites inadequacies in present science course improvement projects and advocates changing the emphasis of science education to foster curiosity, creativity, competence, and compassion. (CP)