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Snydle, Richard W.; Koser, John F. – Science Activities, 1973
Describes a high school astronomy course oriented around activities and designed to be fun-centered.'' The course is presented in packet form in order to keep the units of study short and comprehensible. Modular scheduling systems and field work are utilized to stress the activities approach. (JR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Astronomy, Course Descriptions, Curriculum

Science and Children, 1972
Two teaching aids, on space flight and on natural selection and evolution of beaks in birds, are described. A simulated space instrument plaen was made and a space launch and other functions carried out. A simple experiment with match sticks was used to teach natural selection. (PS)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Elementary Education, Evolution, Experiential Learning
Donovan, Edward P.; Richmond, Robert F. – 1981
The Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS) project began in 1972 to enable non-school youth groups (aged 10-15) to gain firsthand experiences in outdoor environments. This descriptive paper explains the program including its purpose and historical background. Specific objectives are to: (1) stimulate curiosity about local environments;…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD. – 1979
This teacher guide for the astronomy unit of an outdoor education program consists of a series of performance objectives, intended to provide interesting, hands-on activities, involving interdisciplinary skills, that augment commitments of the mathematics, sciences, and social studies program of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools.…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Astronomy, Behavioral Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Johnson, Patricia; And Others – 1979
Activities developed and used with children and adults participating in the program offerings of the Edwin Gould Outdoor Education Centers are presented. Information describing most activities includes name, description of the activity, objectives, supervision or help required, procedures, time involved, size of area required, materials,…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Conservation Education, Educational Games, Educational Media

Butlin, Chris – Physics Education, 1988
Suggests an application basis for a combined science and technology education. Describes the development of ideas and materials for a course in "physics from its applications and use." Gives a sample activity from the course. Evaluates the program in terms of its requirements and directions. (CW)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives