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Institute for Chemical Education Ready for Startup.
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Worthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1984
Discusses aims of and proposed programs at the Institute for Chemical Education. Aims include developing creative ideas to convey chemical knowledge, improving interdisciplinary links, and addressing critical issues in chemical education. One program proposed is designed to help science teachers at all levels develop K-12 chemistry supplements.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Chemistry for Kids: Chemistry Activities for a Summer Enrichment Program.
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Schreck, James O.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Describes chemistry courses offered as part of a residential summer enrichment program held at the University of Northern Colorado. A list of elementary and advanced chemistry activities completed during the courses is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Program Content
After-Hours Science: Microchips and Onion Dip.
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Brugger, Steve – Science Teacher, 1984
Computer programs were developed for a science center nutrition exhibit. The exhibit was recognized by the National Science Teachers Association Search for Excellence in Science Education as an outstanding science program. The computer programs (Apple II) and their use in the exhibit are described. (BC)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits, Food
After-Hours Science: Looking Up.
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Walls, Tom – Science Teacher, 1984
Describes the Henrico County (VA) Public School System's astronomy program, identified as an outstanding program by the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence in Science Education project. Unique aspects of the astronomy program, instructional strategies used, and program activities are discussed. (BC)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Astronomy, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
After-Hours Science: Gee, A Dome!
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Santos, John G. – Science Teacher, 1984
Nature's Classroom (Southbridge, MA), which provides field experiences, academic classes, and activities in the natural sciences, has been recognized as an outstanding program by the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence in Science Education project. Various program activities (including building a geodesic dome) are…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Science as Inquiry. Focus on Excellence. Volume 1, Number 1.
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Penick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 science programs as exemplars in the teaching of science as inquiry. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in science as…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Tradition and Reform in Teacher Education. Monograph 6.
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Dupuis, Mary M., Ed. – 1992
The papers in this monograph reflect doctoral candidates' efforts to understand and influence teacher education and the changes through which it is going. Following an introduction, papers are presented as follows: (1) "Reflective Inquiry in Teacher Education" (Lynn Zeltzer); (2) "Creating a Reflective Practitioner in the Social…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, American Indians, Beginning Teachers, Early Childhood Education