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Tank, Kristina; Pettis, Christy; Moore, Tamara; Fehr, Abby – Science and Children, 2013
With the integration of engineering into science instruction, teachers have been seeking ways to add engineering in their classrooms. This article presents a primary (K-2) STEM unit that took place in a half-day kindergarten classroom as a way to address the scientific and engineering practices (dimension 1, p.41) and the disciplinary core idea…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Engineering Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
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Del Giorno, Bette J. – Science and Children, 1979
Provides recommendations for developing programs for gifted students. Describes the development of an operational talented and gifted program for elementary students in Connecticut, called Operation Mind Stretch. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Gifted
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Woolever, John D. – Science and Children, 1979
Describes in detail a public school program exclusively for gifted children, grades K-12. Discusses criteria for entry into the program, provides profiles of the students, and explains evaluation of student progress. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
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Horn, B. Ray – Science and Children, 1973
Describes a systems model for designing environmental education programs in schools. Four major phases are identified which suggest planning experiences for environmental awareness, knowledge, and action. (PS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Elementary School Science
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Addison, Linda – Science and Children, 1979
Suggests science activities for gifted students based on the characteristics and needs identified and discussed in the article. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Gifted
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Newman, Laura; Poole, Linda – Science and Children, 1979
Describes a humanistic, child-oriented science program for gifted students. Stresses open structure, varied learning styles, and experimentation. (MA)
Descriptors: Classrooms, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education