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Dennis, J. T. | 1 |
Fishleder, Jack | 1 |
Hathway, James A. | 1 |
Karplus, Robert | 1 |
Peterson, C. C. | 1 |
Pimentel, George C. | 1 |
Ridgway, David W. | 1 |
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Karplus, Robert – Science Activities, 1972
Elementary school teachers need to evolve a science program which integrates the three theories of learning: namely, learning by conditioning, discovery, or equilibration. Opportunity for self-directed learning should be supplemented by introduction of new concepts. Science Curriculum Improvement Study materials are suggested as suitable examples…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Learning Experience

Dennis, J. T.; Peterson, C. C. – Science Activities, 1972
Describes different features of Science - A Process Approach materials for elementary schools. A brief review about the success of the program is included. (PS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Program Descriptions

Fishleder, Jack – Science Activities, 1972
Describes use of Science Curriculum Improvement Study materials for teaching environmental education in elementary schools. The units provide a sequential learning experience ranging from the Study of Organisms, Life Cycles, Populations, Environments, Communities to Ecosystems. Projects underway in the United States and Sweden for materials…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning

Pimentel, George C.; Ridgway, David W. – Science Activities, 1972
A description of CHEM Study and CHEM Study materials includes its rationale, content, and supplementary materials. The authors indicate the wide use of CHEMS was because its development was timely and the program was useful. (PS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Program Descriptions

Hathway, James A.; And Others – Science Activities, 1972
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum, Educational Programs, Individualized Instruction