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| Science and Children | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedShymansky, James A. – Science and Children, 1989
Discusses the controversy involving the effectiveness of elementary science curricula projects of the sixties and seventies. Reports on a synthesis of the research, student performance, implications, and improvements for the future. States that these innovative programs were more effective in raising student performance and attitudes than…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedIsenberg, Susan – Science and Children, 1989
Explains a state standardized science program evaluation system that includes hands-on activities. Explains the syllabus, workshops, purpose of test, test features and its component parts including sample questions. (RT)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedSpellman, Susan O. – Science and Children, 1989
Outlines steps for involving problem students in discovery-oriented science activities. States that planning is the basis for an effective lesson. (RT)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedBlueford, Joyce R. – Science and Children, 1989
Provides guidelines for a custom-made science program that integrates science, math, and technology. Describes the curriculum which is divided into themes including the applied sciences, cycles of the universe, plate tectonics, rock, water, and life. (Author/RT)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
