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Kur, Judith; Heitzmann, Marcia – Science and Children, 2008
As the authors approached a unit on magnets with their first-grade students, they decided to incorporate more inquiry into their district's learning module, Magnets: Elementary Science and Technology Module for Primary Grades (State College Area School District 1993). By restructuring their lessons, using science talks, and listening carefully to…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Learning Modules, Instructional Effectiveness, Units of Study

Gee, Maureen – Science and Children, 1975
Discusses three kits developed by museums in British Columbia for use in rural classrooms. The science kit on marine biology consists of modules which included specimens, books, audiovisual materials and student activities. (BR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Learning Modules

Glasgow, Dennis; Carson, Rene T. – Science and Children, 1986
Reports how a school district's elementary science curricula and in-service programs were improved through a series of minicourses. Appraises the procedure, components, and requirements of this approach. Also describes the science loan kit program that was implemented to facilitate hands-on instruction. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inservice Teacher Education, Instructional Improvement

Kazanjian, Wendy C. – Science and Children, 1982
Describes Project COLD (Climate, Ocean, Land, Discovery) a scientific study of the Polar Regions, a collection of 35 modules used within the framework of existing subjects: oceanography, biology, geology, meterology, geography, social science. Includes a partial list of topics and one activity (geodesic dome) from a module. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Climate, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Science and Children, 1983
Science materials reviewed include "TOPS" (an inquiry-based physical science program for grades five-eight consisting of 22 modules and three books, each covering a single topic) and "Come With Me Science Series" (interdisciplinary science units for grades K-three). Describes and assesses student/teacher materials, typical activities, and overall…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inquiry