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Peer reviewedValverde, Gilbert A.; Schmidt, William H. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1998
The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) compared mathematics and science scores across 41 countries. American students performed well in science and mathematics in the fourth grade but fell behind their international peers by the eighth grade. Concludes that differences are due to unfocused curriculum, a static conception of…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Evaluation
Peer reviewedIssues in Science and Technology, 1998
States that science and technology research reached a new level of exposure in the U.S. government in 1997, particularly environmental science, cloning, international cooperation on the International Space Station, and information technologies. Lawmakers introduced research legislation and the House Science Committee launched a science policy…
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Research, Ethics
Peer reviewedDale, Virginia H.; Parr, Patricia D. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1998
Seven sites are designated as Department of Energy (DOE) National Environmental Research Parks and serve as irreplaceable outdoor laboratories for scientific research and education. The DOE has recommended the disposal of nearly one- quarter of the research park land holdings. Offers suggestions for developing a plan for protecting the…
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Higher Education
