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| Science Activities | 6 |
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| Barrow, Lloyd H. | 1 |
| Bybee, Rodger W. | 1 |
| Dennis, J. T. | 1 |
| Fishleder, Jack | 1 |
| Humphreys, Alan H. | 1 |
| Karplus, Robert | 1 |
| Peterson, C. C. | 1 |
| Post, Thomas R. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKarplus, Robert – Science Activities, 1972
Elementary school teachers need to evolve a science program which integrates the three theories of learning: namely, learning by conditioning, discovery, or equilibration. Opportunity for self-directed learning should be supplemented by introduction of new concepts. Science Curriculum Improvement Study materials are suggested as suitable examples…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Learning Experience
Peer reviewedDennis, J. T.; Peterson, C. C. – Science Activities, 1972
Describes different features of Science - A Process Approach materials for elementary schools. A brief review about the success of the program is included. (PS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedFishleder, Jack – Science Activities, 1972
Describes use of Science Curriculum Improvement Study materials for teaching environmental education in elementary schools. The units provide a sequential learning experience ranging from the Study of Organisms, Life Cycles, Populations, Environments, Communities to Ecosystems. Projects underway in the United States and Sweden for materials…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedBybee, Rodger W. – Science Activities, 1972
SCIS materials are modified for use with acoustically handicapped pupils. (CP)
Descriptors: Deafness, Elementary School Science, Handicapped Students, Manipulative Materials
Peer reviewedBarrow, Lloyd H. – Science Activities, 1982
Describes problem-solving activities in the Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) and Elementary Science Study (ESS) programs. Indicates that these curricula serve as excellent sources of activities to develop and improve their students' problem-solving skills. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Problem Solving, Science Activities
Peer reviewedPost, Thomas R.; Humphreys, Alan H. – Science Activities, 1972
Presents the philosophy, history, description, and implementation of the Minnemast mathematics-science curriculum project. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Programs, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
