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)

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)

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)

A suggested common core of understandings relating to what students in Idaho should know and be able to do in science is presented. The intent of this framework is to provide information which supports educational equity, recognizes the cultural and historical effects on science, and promotes excellence for all students. The following sections are…

Presented are two reasons why ASE should have a clear policy to improve science curriculum for both short term and long range planning. Alternative strategies for achieving the aims and objects for science education on all levels. (SK)

The Standards of Learning Program for Virginia Public Schools is designed to identify what students are expected to accomplish, to provide a method for determining what has been learned, and to encourage teachers to give additional instruction when needed. This document provides a broad framework for science programs and specifically identifies…

This document, jointly developed by the Iowa Department of Public Instruction and a committee of the Iowa Council of Science Supervisors, is designed to encourage and aid local schools in assessing and revising their science curriculum on a continuous basis. Included are: (1) a schedule for conducting a science curriculum assessment and/or…

Contained within this state science guidelines booklet are numerous resources to aid educational planners and decision makers in developing and selecting science curricula appropriate for grade levels K-12. Within the first section, the purpose, philosophy and a model for a science education program that promotes scientific literacy are provided.…

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…

This handbook is designed to assist elementary school principals in improving and maintaining quality science education programs, while strengthening their role as science curriculum leaders. The handbook can be used as a resource for disseminators as they prepare for meetings with principals' groups and as a reference that can be used by…

Presented is a description of the preservice teacher education program for science teachers of grades 5-13 in the Federal Republic of Germany. Information reported is focused on the science content portion of the preservice program rather than on the education courses and field experiences. (PB)

Science and technology are often presented and taught as two separate essences. When this is done, students as well as teachers are forced to attempt to develop the appropriate linkages. This book is one of a series designed to help teachers develop their science and technological education in ways that are both satisfying to themselves and…

This science framework is about connections. Each section draws on and contributes to those that precede and follow it. The framework opens with a discussion of the nature of science and the need for science educators to model the attributes of scientific investigation including objectivity, testability, and consistency. The framework also calls…

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…