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Multilevel Models for Estimating the Effect of Implementing Argumentation-Based Elementary Science Instruction
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Shelley, Mack; Gonwa-Reeves, Christopher; Baenziger, Joan; Seefeld, Ashley; Hand, Brian; Therrien, William; Villanueva, Mary Grace; Taylor, Jonte – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2012
The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of implementation of the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) approach at 5th grade level in the public school system in Iowa as measured by Cornell Critical Thinking student test scores. This is part of a project that overall tests the efficacy of the SWH inquiry-based approach to build students'…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary School Science, Persuasive Discourse, Science Interests
The Nation's Report Card Science 2009 State Snapshot Report. Iowa. Grade 4, Public Schools
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National Center for Education Statistics, 2011
Guided by a new framework, the NAEP science assessment was updated in 2009 to keep the content current with key developments in science, curriculum standards, assessments, and research. The 2009 framework organizes science content into three broad content areas. Physical science includes concepts related to properties and changes of matter, forms…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Comparative Analysis, Elementary School Science
How Essential is Science at the Elementary Level?
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Gerlovich, Jack A.; And Others – Science and Children, 1981
Following evidence indicating lack of science instruction in schools, a science curriculum expressed as a modified pyramid, with the majority of process skills, content, and contemporary issues introduced at the K-6 level is described. Includes two tables indicating which grade level skills, content, and issues should be introduced and emphasized.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Methods for Addressing Creation/Evolution Controversies in Iowa Schools.
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Gerlovich, Jack – 1982
Three papers are provided to assist local school districts and legislators in developing their positions when addressing creation/evolution controversies in Iowa schools. "Creation, Evolution and Public Education: The Position of the Iowa Department of Public Instruction (DPI)" presents the consensus of opinions of national and Iowa…
Descriptors: Creationism, Educational Policy, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
A Tool for Assessing and Revising the Science Curriculum. Revised Edition.
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Gerlovich, Jack A.; And Others – 1985
This document was developed to encourage and aid local schools in the assessment of their science curricula on a continuous basis. It provides: (1) a 21-step implementation schedule for conducting a science curriculum assessment and/or revision; (2) a model for assisting schools in developing their science philosophy, goals, and topics; (3)…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
A Guide to Curriculum Development in Science. A Curriculum Coordinating Committee Report.
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1986
Designed to facilitate development of local school district curricula, this document provides science educators with guidelines for conducting an assessment of K-14 programs as well as offering "essential" process skills and knowledge items for synthesizing the most appropriate student outcomes in science courses. The booklet is divided…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Objectives, Curriculum Design