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The Disappearance of Helga.
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Hodder, A. Peter W. – Science Teacher, 1994
Describes how an integrated approach to scientific investigation was used to provide a better image of science to potential college students. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Perspective Taking, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Programs
Different Goals, Different Methods
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Zetterholm, Earl E.; Remington, Lloyd D. – Science Teacher, 1974
Examines the major features and aims of the Nuffield science programs offered in British secondary schools and compares and contrasts these programs with science education in American schools. Suggests that British and American science teachers would mutually benefit by conversing and exchanging ideas. (JR)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Science Curriculum
Surviving a Science Project.
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Teachworth, Martin D. – Science Teacher, 1987
Discusses the approach taken in a science project program at a math/science/computer magnet school. Explains the procedures, student requirements, and scheduling needs of the program. Contains a checklist of 17 steps for completion of the project. (ML)
Descriptors: Models, Science Education, Science Fairs, Science Instruction
Chemistry Champs.
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Science 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
A Working Laboratory.
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Wang, 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
New Ways to Learn Environmental Science
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Qutub, Musa – Science Teacher, 1973
Briefly summarizes a number of innovative programs in environmental science that are being used at the precollege and college levels. (JR)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Programs, Environmental Education, Innovation
The Multi-age Classroom.
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Dowling, Deborah C. – Science Teacher, 2003
Presents strategies for planning lessons for home-schoolers, science circuses, and summer science programs with multi-age groups of children. Suggests a spiraling curriculum centered on big ideas and varying a common activity in mixed-ability classrooms. Includes examples of activities for multi-age groups. (KHR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Heterogeneous Grouping, Mixed Age Grouping, Multigraded Classes
Middle School Science: Teams of Teachers and Students Make It Possible
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Costantino, Ray; LaRue, Charles J. – Science Teacher, 1974
Describes a middle school science programs in which the administrative organization permits flexible scheduling, interdisciplinary team teaching, and individualized instruction. (JR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Flexible Scheduling, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Programs
Show-and-Tell Physics.
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Jones, T. Griffith; And Others – Science Teacher, 1996
Describes a program where teams of fifth graders and high school junior and senior physics students work together to explore physical science principles and create a student-constructed exploratorium. Incorporates and synthesizes scientific inquiry, hands-on activities, and creative and critical problem-solving approaches in a motivating and fun…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Exhibits