It is of critical importance in the Asia/Pacific region to produce quality science books which are attractive and interesting for children and youths and which can also stimulate their interest in science and provide them with accurate scientific knowledge in an easily understandable way. This publication is a report of a training course on book…

A survey of the literature on science and reading research supports the identification of six potential foci and numerous interactions for future research related to science and reading. These six areas are: (1) nature of science and science education; (2) nature of the reading process (outlining Holliday's 10 rules for designing effective science…

Identifies four strategies to help students understand how their textbooks are organized and allow them to access the information rapidly and more efficiently. Includes details of the survey technique, the hierarchical summary, the patterns guide, and the structured overview approach. (DDR)

Using trade books when science textbooks are inadequate can help motivate students to more in-depth exploration. Trade book selection criteria include: popular appeal; presentation of facts; design; and illustration. Several bibliographies for teachers and book reviews for children are listed. (DF)

A comprehensive review of science education research revealed the lack of studies related to the act of reading. Reasons for the apparent lack of research attention to the reading area include: (1) reading is not needed in science teaching; (2) reading is needed but it is not frequently used; and (3) reading is needed and used but not identified…

Listed are classroom resources--films and filmstrips, textbooks, multimedia kits, and cassettes--for science and health education. Included in each resource listing are a description of the content emphasis, organization and/or instructional method, objectives, recommendations/evaluations and, in some cases, student evaluations. Reading level is…

Describes a study that explored and inductively classified analogies in 26 science textbooks, ranging from elementary to postsecondary level, to provide a systematic description of the phenomenon and generate prescriptive principles for their use in instruction. Classification categories include analogical relationship, presentation format,…

Presented in chart format are items from over 200 suppliers of science education materials, including textbooks, tradebooks, program/resource materials, media, and laboratory and other equipment. Addresses of suppliers, grade level/subject area, and supplementary resources are also provided. Includes listing of firms providing sources but which…

A bibliography is presented of textbooks used in school levels 2-9 in four German-speaking countries--Austria, Federal Republic of Germany, the German Democratic Republic, and Switzerland. Because the textbook collection is intended to serve as material for research into the biases, prejudices, and national attitudes of these countries, the…

Presents the results of a survey study conducted in the United Kingdom to identify the opinions of 65 chemistry teachers from Middlesex and Buckinghamshire about the use, costs, design, and content of 0 level and A level chemistry books. (HM)

This handbook is one of a series of practical references for curriculum developers, education faculty, veteran teachers, and student teachers. The handbook is designed to provide basic information on the background of the science curriculum, and current information on publications, standards, and special materials for K-12 science. Part 1 contains…

Presents an evaluation of a new edition of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study--American Science and Engineering's SCIS II--with a chart comparing it to Rand McNally's SCIIS and the original SCIS program. Also evaluated are three secondary series or kits, including "Holt Life Science/Earth Science/Physical Science." (SJL)

Discusses visual style in instructional science materials; describes problems with science media, including too much print on a page or screen and inappropriate designs for children; and highlights new products that have good design style as well as good content, including books, computer simulations, videos, computer software, and microworlds.…

Reviews 17 supplementary science texts for various grade levels on reptiles, birds, insects, marsupials, worms, and the animal kingdom in general. (SJL)

Techniques are provided for distinguishing explanative information from other types of information in science prose, including the structural method, the logical method, and the empirical method. Research is then provided concerning techniques which increase the subjects' recall of explanative information, and thus the subject's problem solving…