Discusses various aspects of presenting a weekly half hour TV science show directed for elementary students. (SL)

Elementary school science curricula being produced commercially are reviewed by NSTA Curriculum Review Center. Emphasis is given to the Modular Activities Program in Science (MAPS). (EB)

Describes a program in which high school seniors are involved in science presentations to elementary school classes. (JR)

Suggests the need for science teachers to (1) examine their negative attitudes and prejudices concerning disadvantaged children, and (2) study the general characteristics and problems peculiar to these children. Classroom techniques that are effective in working with such children are discussed. Bibliography. (LC)

Based on the premise that innovative elementary science programs are necessary in a modern society, the author proposes that teaching strategies should stress the teaching of concepts and process skills, The new role of the teacher in a learning climate of maximum interaction and communication is defined. (LC)

A workshop was designed to introduce experiences with chemistry at a level appropriate to elementary school teachers with little/no background in chemistry and presented so teachers learned to do hands-on experiments appropriate for their students. A list of 16 activities (with brief descriptions) used in the workshop is included. (Author/JN)

Describes a guinea pig (cavy) breeding and management program developed as part of an elementary school science curriculum. Includes comments on show competitions (sponsored by the American Rabbit Breeders Association) to measure the success of the breeding program and to enable children to experience the business world. (Author/JN)

Factors related to the success of implementing elementary school science program changes are discussed. Decisions must be based on continuing teacher needs assessments, strengths and weaknesses of the maintenance system, community awareness, and observations of consequent student behavior. (BT)

Students using the Science Curriculum Improvement Study curriculum were informally observed to be incapable of defining a system although they could perform related tasks. A study was performed to determine students' understanding of various aspects of systems. (SD)

The article explores some of the possible reasons for what the author describes as an apparent failure of the use of innovative elementary school science programs developed over the past dozen years and suggests some possible solutions. Six suggestions are given to reduce or overcome barriers to change. (EB)

Elementary science instruction in the Tenafly Public Schools became virtually nonexistent in the early 1980's and based on this realization, members of that school system embarked upon a 3-year curriculum renewal cycle. The process followed in the curriculum development plan is somewhat unique and may serve as a model for other school districts to…

Although the primary purpose of this study was to determine possible relationships between types of science programs used and intellectual development of sixth-grade students, a second purpose was to investigate possible effects of the sequence presentation of two programs. A third purpose was to investigate possible relationships between IQ…

Gives some learning activities for teaching elementary school students the basics. (RK)

Summarizes changes in student achievement and behavior (cross-racial selections) due to the adoption of an activity-based elementary education program (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Classroom Laboratories and Elementary Science Study units) in Springfield, Massachusetts. Emphasis of hands-on experience in mixed-race groups was effective in student…