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| Science Teacher | 7 |
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| Arnold, Lois B. | 1 |
| Backe, Randall K. | 1 |
| Birne, Adriana M. | 1 |
| Penick, John E. | 1 |
| Rapp, Katie | 1 |
| Wang, Denis | 1 |
| Wright, Emmett L | 1 |
| Yager, Robert E. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 6 |
| Teachers | 6 |
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Peer reviewedArnold, Lois B.; Birne, Adriana M. – Science Teacher, 1995
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Parent Workshops
Peer reviewedScience Teacher, 1985
Outlines characteristics of two earth science programs selected for "Search for Excellence in Science Education" awards (SESE awards). One program features a final examination in the field, while the other program helps train parents to be good geologic observers on vacations. (DH)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Earth Science, Program Descriptions, Science Education
Peer reviewedScience Teacher, 1985
Described are techniques and activities that seven different teachers are using in their chemistry programs. These programs were selected as winners of the 1983-84 Search for Excellence in Science Education. (DH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstration Programs, High Schools, Science Activities
Peer reviewedWang, Denis – Science Teacher, 1994
Describes an innovative, but not revolutionary, secondary education science program that is modeled after American graduate education. Discussions include a comparison of pedagogical approaches, implementation, the teacher, facilities, and teaching strategies. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, High Schools, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E.; Penick, John E. – Science Teacher, 1989
Reports on research modeled after the studies of the National Assessment of Educational Progress which sought to acquire data on student perceptions about science programs. Indicates that student attitudes are not as negative in exemplary schools as they are in randomly chosen schools. (RT)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Demonstration Programs, Educational Research, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedWright, Emmett L; Backe, Randall K. – Science Teacher, 1992
Identifies four programs meeting the criteria for being considered exemplary in biology education in grades 7 through 12 nationwide. Provides the selection criteria for program goals, curriculum, instruction, and staff. Expresses the concern that programs are not treating biology as a scientific process, nor addressing social and technological…
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstration Programs, Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedRapp, Katie – Science Teacher, 1992
Describes three programs funded by the Toyota Appreciation Program for Excellence to Science Teachers Reaching Youth (TAPESTRY) program: (1) High School Hawk Watch promotes wildlife awareness student research; (2) Science without Bounds makes science accessible to at-risk and minority students; and (3) Kansas Environmental Monitoring Network…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Endangered Species, Environmental Education, Grants
