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Science and Children, 1977
Charts basic information regarding national elementary science programs for children (grades K-8) or some combination in between. Includes the following information: project title, contact and address; overview description of program; present efforts in revision, completion, distribution; materials available; places using the program, commercial…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Program Descriptions
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Wohlberg, Margaret – Science and Children, 1976
Describes a science curriculum emphasizing outdoor education that was in existence at the Los Alamos Ranch School from 1918 until 1943. (LS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach
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McCormack, Alan J. – Science and Children, 1974
Provides an overview of the Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS) project. This program has as its rationale the idea that a basic understanding of ecosystems, populations, communities, food chains, and interactions of organisms with the environment is essential in making intelligent decisions about the environment. (PEB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Field Studies
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Mervine, Lawrence E. – Science and Children, 1982
A program was developed to encourage Black students to consider science/engineering careers by exposing them to technical and scientific concepts, equipment, and projects during Saturday classes and site visits to businesses, factories, and laboratories; having them interact with minority engineers and scientists; and preparing them for college.…
Descriptors: Black Students, Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Program Descriptions
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Ward, Charlotte R. – Science and Children, 1982
Describes a Saturday science program (two 6-hour sessions) for middle school students. The aim of the program is to introduce intelligent and interested students to science as scientists do it, emphasizing fundamental manual and mental skills. Saturday sessions are taught by scientists at a local university. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Middle Schools
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Sullivan, Howard J. – Science and Children, 1983
Highlights elementary units of The Energy Source Program, a comprehensive K-12 energy education program. These units form an integrated K-6 energy curriculum. Each unit addresses specific objectives and can be completed in about 2 weeks (20-40 minutes/day). A list of unit topics is also included. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy, Environmental Education
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Yager, Robert E. – Science and Children, 1982
Discusses the postcard survey by "Science and Children" that attempts to identify elementary, middle, and junior high schools that have successful, sustained science programs and another similar search for exemplary programs conducted by the National Science Teachers Association and the Council of State Science Supervisors. (DC)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
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Dolson, John – Science and Children, 1979
Describes an environmental education program for grades seven, eight, and nine. The program stresses mastery learning and projects are selected to give students a chance to use skills in real situations. Includes a description of a student-built greenhouse. (MA)
Descriptors: Botany, Energy Conservation, Environmental Education, Greenhouses
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Cussen, John P. – Science and Children, 1976
Described is the Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involvement, Inc., near Hartford, Connecticut, and the programs in natural science offered at the facility and by center personnel in local schools. (SL)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
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Presberg, Helen – Science and Children, 1983
Suggestions are provided for organizing a computer club. Also provided are suggested club activities, including the creation of programs related to science units students are studying. A number of tips are included to help teachers make effective use of club time. (JN)
Descriptors: Clubs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary School Science
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Faller, Richard – Science and Children, 1982
Reviews "Pathways in Science" (Globe Book Company), designed as a complete middle/junior high school science program. Strengths (including sixth-grade readability) and weaknesses (indicating that limited process skill development may not challenge more capable students). Limited process skill development and the possibility for the program…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Science, Junior High Schools
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Gennaro, Eugene; Heller, Patricia – Science and Children, 1982
Describes Microcomputer, Nighttime Astronomy, and Communications Technology courses designed specifically for parents and their middle school children to take together. Includes overall goals and family reactions to the courses which appear to foster scientific literacy and bring parents and children closer together while engaged in educational…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Course Descriptions, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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O'Neil, J. Peter – Science and Children, 1981
Describes Waunakee Community School's six-week Summer Science Program for students entering the seventh grade. Students are selected for this science enrichment program on the basis of interest, ability, and maturity. Program content includes wetlands, forests, prairies, and animals, concluding with a camping trip. (DS)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Enrichment Activities, Environmental Education, Grade 7
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Riley, Joseph P. – Science and Children, 1982
Reviews Solar Energy Education Project (SEEP), a set of 10 curriculum guides emphasizing process skills as well as content for grades K-9. Solar concepts are taught almost exclusively through process activities and, although developed in Australia, the curriculum is easily adaptable to American classrooms. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Curriculum Guides, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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Science and Children, 1982
Reviews "Green Survival, It's Something You Do," an audiovisual program developed by the American Association of Nurserymen to develop students' awareness of the environmental benefits of green plants, and to encourage participation in individual/community landscape improvements. Also reviews the revised Addison-Wesley K-6 science program. (JN)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Book Reviews, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education