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Forbes, Cory T.; Biggers, Mandy; Zangori, Laura – School Science and Mathematics, 2013
Within the field of science education, there remains little agreement as to the definition and characteristics of classroom inquiry. The emerging emphasis on scientific practices in science education reform discourse is underpinned by a need to better articulate the constituent elements of inquiry-based science. While a small number of…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Inquiry, Scientific Literacy, Protocol Materials
Shapiro, Bernard; Aiello, Thomas – 1974
This report, part of the 1972-73 Unified Science and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) evaluation project, focuses on the effect of the USMES curriculum on the organization and operation of the classroom. For the study, 30 USMES classrooms and 30 non-USMES classrooms were used. Each trained classroom observer, utilizing classroom…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
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Bethel, Lowell J.; George, Kenneth D. – Science and Children, 1979
Presents basic guidelines for classroom control and discipline for teachers using new science programs that encourage independent study and hands-on activities. (MA)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Mayer, Victor J., Ed. – Investigations in Science Education, 1983
Presented are abstracts and abstractors' analyses of 10 studies related to science instruction and 3 studies related to science curriculum. Analyses in the first section (instruction) are on studies of: the influence of instructional structure and focus of control on achievement; effects of individualized audio-tutorial and frontal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation
Manfre, Edward – 1976
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to change their classroom to make it a better place to live and study. The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school level (grades 1-8). The…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Design Requirements, Elementary Education
Bussey, Margery Koo – 1977
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to find ways of developing and maintaining a well-run classroom. The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school level (grades 1-8). The…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Design Requirements