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Download full textPenick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 12 exemplary programs in elementary school science. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in elementary school science.…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Criteria
Penick, John E., Ed.; Bame, Mitzi, Ed. – 1988
In this report, the search is continued for exemplary elementary science programs. Included is a chapter explaining the excellence in elementary science concept which touches upon: (1) goals; (2) characteristics of an ideal curriculum; (3) resources and materials; (4) administrative leadership; (5) classroom environment; and (6) program…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Science
Penick, John E., Ed. – Focus on Excellence, 1987
The Search for Excellence in Science Teaching and Career Awareness was undertaken to recognize programs that have proven to be innovative in leading students to greater career awareness. This document lists and explains the criteria for excellence in this search and provides descriptions of the five exemplary programs that were selected. Program…
Descriptors: Awards, Career Awareness, Career Education, Demonstration Programs
Penick, John E., Ed. – Focus on Excellence, 1987
The Search for Exemplary Preservice Elementary Science Programs was undertaken to recognize programs that modeled effective teaching behaviors and prepared teachers for developing appropriate attitudes and skills in students. This document describes the seven exemplary programs that were recognized by the National Science Teachers Association's…
Descriptors: Awards, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Penick, John E., Ed.; Krajcik, Joseph, Ed. – 1985
Eight examples of innovative and outstanding chemistry programs are described. These programs were selected using state criteria and at least four independent reviewers. While Project Synthesis offered a desired state, these examples of excellence provided views of what is already a reality. Included are the goals of an exemplary science program…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Critical Thinking, Demonstration Programs
Penick, John E., Ed.; Bonnstetter, Ronald J. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 exemplary programs in biology. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 discusses the desired state in biology education, examining the goals of biology education and how these goals relate to biology curriculum and…
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstration Programs, Ecology, Evaluation Criteria
Penick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 science programs as exemplars in the teaching of science as inquiry. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in science as…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Penick, John E., Ed.; Krajcik, Joseph, Ed. – 1985
Ten examples of innovative and outstanding middle school/junior high science programs are described. These programs were selected using state criteria and at least four independent reviewers. While Project Synthesis offered a desired state, these examples of excellence provided views of what is already a reality. The goals of an exemplary science…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Demonstration Programs, Elementary School Science, Energy
Penick, John E., Ed. – 1986
Eight examples of innovative and outstanding earth science programs are described. These programs were selected using state criteria and at least four independent reviewers. While Project Synthesis offered a desired state, these examples of excellence provided views of what is already a reality. The goals of an exemplary science program are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Critical Thinking, Demonstration Programs, Earth Science
Penick, John E., Ed.; Dunkhase, John A., Ed. – 1988
Fifteen innovative college science programs based on survey results about perceptions of excellence in college science teaching are presented. The goals, program origins, special features of the programs, evaluations, and conclusions are described for each. Discussed are the commonalities among this collection of 15 college science programs and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Uses in Education
Penick, John E., Ed.; Meinhard-Pellens, Richard, Ed. – 1984
This document describes 10 examples of innovative and outstanding science/technology/society (STS) programs. These programs were selected using state criteria and at least four independent reviewers. While Project Synthesis offered a desired state, these examples of excellence provided views of what is already a reality. The goals of an exemplary…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Cultural Influences, Demonstration Programs
