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Peer reviewedGivens, Nick – Research in Science and Technological Education, 2000
Identifies the Nuffield Design and Technology Project which enlarges upon the national curriculum. Presents an investigation based on case studies of two teachers in separate schools, each using Nuffield publications with their classes. Explores how Nuffield materials were selected and adapted by the teachers. Suggests training to enhance…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Innovation
Download full textAbraham, Michael R., Ed.; Fox, Fred W., Ed. – 1978
The sixth yearbook of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS) is focused on some of the issues and problems that face science teachers. The publication is divided into three parts with part I containing discussions of topics of concern to society which are either science-based or a function of science teaching. Part II…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Education, Creationism, Curriculum
Yager, Robert E.; And Others – 1988
This paper reviews the efforts to put science education into contexts that are considered more meaningful and useful than the classical approach. It focuses on S/T/S (science/technology/society) projects funded by the National Science Foundation, and especially on a project at the University of Iowa. Some of the features of S/T/S programs are…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Johnson, James R. – 1989
This is one of five panel reports that have been prepared as part of the first phase of Project 2061, a long-term, multipurpose undertaking of the American Association for the Advancement of Science designed to help reform science, mathematics, and technology education in the United States. Major sections included are: (1) "Introduction"…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Fundamental Concepts, Futures (of Society)
Switzer, Thomas; Voss, Burton – 1981
Examples of the interface of science and society are offered as several persuasive reasons for integrating science and social studies curriculum in elementary and secondary schools. These reasons include: (1) the search for new personal and societal values as a result of scientific and technological development in prolonging human life, in…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Wolfle, Dael – 1989
This book recounts the many challenges and successes achieved by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) from World War II to 1970. Included are: (1) the development of the National Science Foundation; (2) Cold War concerns about the loyalty and freedom of scientists; (3) efforts to develop an effective science curriculum…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizations (Groups)
American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, DC. – 1989
This is an overview report that has been prepared as part of the first phase of Project 2061, a long-term multipurpose undertaking of the American Association for the Advancement of Science designed to help reform science, mathematics, and technology education in the United States. The first section, "Education for a Changing Future,"…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Fundamental Concepts
