The following issues are examined in this monograph: (A) Should the scientific concepts that are introduced be restricted to those that are needed in describing the scientific facts the child will meet in the program or may concepts be introduced for their own sake or for the sake of demonstrating concept-development methods? (B) Should concepts…

These aspects of the 1970-71 implementation program for a system-wide elementary school science program are discussed: selection of the elementary science textbook adoption committee and an outline of the committee's responsibilities; review of materials by the selection committee, including a list of general strengths and weaknesses of four…

Discusses ideas and trends that are rapidly developing in science education in the United States, and describes how a specific secondary school science program, the Interdisciplinary Approach to Chemistry (IAC), is attempting to translate those ideas into action in the classroom. (JR)

Introduces a science program that provides an exciting, safe, and interactive educational experience. Describes activities and the impact of this program. (KHR)

A novel "Whiteheadean" science program was initiated in England and Wales in September 2006. Following a critical House of Commons report in 2002, the government altered the National Curriculum targets and thus forced the Examination Boards to alter their specifications in order to come in line. Assessment at GCSE level (i.e., the 14-16…

Project Kaleidoscope began in 1989, with support from the National Science Foundation, with the goal of strengthening undergraduate science and mathematics programs across the country. Through workshops and publications it focuses on all aspects of the undergraduate environment including faculty, curriculum, facilities, and institutional issues.…

Elementary science instruction in the Tenafly Public Schools became virtually nonexistent in the early 1980's and based on this realization, members of that school system embarked upon a 3-year curriculum renewal cycle. The process followed in the curriculum development plan is somewhat unique and may serve as a model for other school districts to…

This book examines questions about the purposes and subject matter of the conventional junior high school science curriculum and presents more than twenty experimental instructional practices designed to improve science teaching at this level. The author recognizes the controversies surrounding organizational proposals for junior high school and…

Reviews the literature concerning the role of the American science educator in developing countries, pointing out the major difficulties facing science teachers in these countries, and how the American science educator can be of help. (GA)

Contributions made by UNESCO are evaluated and a plan of action is presented. Accomplishments as measured by publications, conferences and workshops, and technical services are discussed, along with future plans. (DF)

Presents philosophy and development of ESS, the Elementary Science Study, curriculum. (CP)

Describes OIC philosophy and development of SCIS, the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, materials and program. (CP)

Summarizes research findings and policy implications obtained over a 5-year period from the implementation of an In-Depth Expanded Applications of Science (IDEAS) model with average, above average, and at-risk students in grades 2-5. The IDEAS model replaced the time allocated to traditional reading/language arts instruction with a 2-hour time…

National concerns about the quality and effectiveness of science teaching have resulted in several efforts directed at restructuring the United States' science curriculum. This digest discusses recent initiatives of the Earth Systems Education. Topics discussed include: (1) efforts to understand the planet Earth; (2) the Program for Leadership in…