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Peer reviewedTrojcak, Doris A. – Science and Children, 1972
A plea for more intellectual honesty in judging the new elementary curricula and the teaching of elementary science. (CP)
Descriptors: Accountability, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedButzow, John W., Jr. – Science and Children, 1973
Main reasons for not using recently developed curriculum materials in elementary schools include misunderstandings about their psychological bases, and lack of trained teachers and curriculum coordinators in school districts. Efforts should be directed to improve these conditions. (PS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Instructional Programs
Peer reviewedBarnard, J. Darrell – Science and Children, 1971
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Conceptual Schemes, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedAllen, Ralph L. – Science and Children, 1978
The successful implementation of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) program in a school district through the use of science curriculum leaders is described. The leaders were classroom teachers in the district. The role of the curriculum leaders is detailed. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers
Peer reviewedNickel, John; Jennings, Margaret – Science and Children, 1971
The South Central Kansas Elementary Science-Math Project involves integrating science and math, active learning, and inquiry. Approximately 25,000 students are involved in the program. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedBurke, Michael A. – Science and Children, 1980
Reported is a needs assessment conducted in 40 Massachusetts school systems to determine what elementary school science teachers perceive should comprise their inservice training. Findings suggest that programs focus on the metric system, environmental science, more science knowledge, and better science methods. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedKyle, William C., Jr.; And Others – Science and Children, 1990
Described are the organization, development, and piloting of this K-6 science curriculum program. Results of the pilot study are presented including the improvement in student and teacher attitudes. (CW)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
