One of a series of documents produced by a collaborative curriculum development project in Austtralia, this book is designed to assist in the improvement of teaching and learning science and to provide a common language for reporting student achievement. The book begins with a chart presenting curricular outcomes. The book is then divided into…

Outlines the characteristics of an "ideal" modern science program, notes some sources of guides, gives examples of prototype programs, and discusses staff development, program implementation, and administrative considerations. (IRT)

Reviews 37 trade books recommended for use in the science curriculum, providing a brief annotation for each. Presents a 161-item general bibliography, with indications of grade level, listing more books not extensively reviewed in the article. (SR)

Describes an interdisciplinary nature study course developed by the Problem Group on Education in Bulgaria under the direction of Professor Blagovest Sendov. Addressed to children aged 10 to 12, the project developed a textbook used with student-centered, exploratory teaching methods. (JDH)

Examines the state of school science in the elementary grades and offers suggestions for those principals who have determined that their schools are weak in science instruction. (IRT)

Presents analyses of different aspects of various types of texts so teachers may make informed decisions when selecting trade books to enhance their science program. Provides an overview of three major categories--genre, content, and visual features--that the literature supports as important in the selection of books for science. (SG)

The article advocates the use of content topics, and by the use of appropriate enquiry process skills, the development of broad concepts which will encourage children to consider their attitudes in a broad range of issues and the part they can play in decisions about them. (Author/RE)

Explains how public awareness of environmental issues in the Federal Republic of Germany has developed in recent years and provides examples of how this awareness has been manifested in environmental action and education groups. (JDH)

Discusses the national, area, and school policies to improve elementary school science and technology. Describes the development procedures, content, and evaluation of the school policy. (YP)

This article proposes incorporating principles of universal design into elementary school science programming. Advantages include increasing access to the general education curriculum, enhancing student progress in science, and framing the general education curriculum to make it more appropriate for students with disabilities. Of five models of…

The view presented is that many elementary teachers do not understand the nature of science, how the skills are useful in everyday life, and of how science content is involved in many human endeavors. Integrating science with other disciplines is thought to have potential for improving the quality and quantity of science instruction. (MP)

This curriculum guide is all about owls and provides information on the folklore related to owls, present populations, explanations of physical characteristics, exploring owl pellets, burrowing owls, snowy owls, and great horned owls. Included are eight activities using owl cards, owl pellets, puzzles, and origami. This guide aims to increase…

This curriculum guide is all about bats and provides information through the telling of stories about bats and their history and folklore. The activities contained in this guide employ an interdisciplinary approach and use mazes, puzzles, model-building, and board games to interest and inform students. Topics covered include the physical…

Hands-on science is not a new idea. It has been implemented successfully in many schools. But it is far from being universally used in American elementary schools. Several problems must be overcome in order to implement a successful hands-on science program. This booklet contains guidelines to eliminate some of the difficulties involved in…

Science is often the stepchild among elementary school subjects-- something less than basic but not quite elective. This handbook encourages elementary school principals to begin thinking about science as a fourth "R" in their school's curriculum, a subject that teaches basic skills while enhancing those learned in other curricular…