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Urban Elementary STEM Initiative
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Parker, Carolyn; Abel, Yolanda; Denisova, Ekaterina – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
The new standards for K-12 science education suggest that student learning should be more integrated and should focus on crosscutting concepts and core ideas from the areas of physical science, life science, Earth/space science, and engineering/technology. This paper describes large-scale, urban elementary-focused science, technology, engineering,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, STEM Education, Urban Schools, School Districts
Science Attitudes of Selected Middle School Students in China: A Preliminary Investigation of Similarities and Differences as a Function of Gender.
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Boone, William J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1997
Evaluates the attitudes of Chinese boys and girls toward selected science topics. Analysis indicates that male and female Chinese students differed in their response patterns. Females selected more intense responses (strongly agree as opposed to agree, strongly disagree as opposed to disagree). Also, females selected responses suggesting that they…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Middle Schools, Science Education
WANTED: More Student Involvement Activities in Energy Education.
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Glass, Lynn W. – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
In a survey conducted in Iowa, 136 teachers responded to a 52-item questionnaire to evaluate energy education workshops they attended, identify beliefs and practices concerning energy education, and identify perceived knowledge needed in energy education. Materials to create more student involvement in lessons was the top-rated need. (MNS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Education
A Curriculum for Preparing Science Teachers to Use Microcomputers.
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Ellis, James D.; Kuerbis, Paul J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
ENLIST Micros, a project designed to improve quality and quantity of microcomputer use in science teaching, is described. Rationale and procedures behind its development; description of the pilot test model; results of the initial field test and an implementation study; description of the revised ENLIST Micros curriculum; and recommendations for…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development