The following issues are examined in this monograph: (A) Should the scientific concepts that are introduced be restricted to those that are needed in describing the scientific facts the child will meet in the program or may concepts be introduced for their own sake or for the sake of demonstrating concept-development methods? (B) Should concepts…

Discusses various aspects of presenting a weekly half hour TV science show directed for elementary students. (SL)

Suggests the need for science teachers to (1) examine their negative attitudes and prejudices concerning disadvantaged children, and (2) study the general characteristics and problems peculiar to these children. Classroom techniques that are effective in working with such children are discussed. Bibliography. (LC)

Based on the premise that innovative elementary science programs are necessary in a modern society, the author proposes that teaching strategies should stress the teaching of concepts and process skills, The new role of the teacher in a learning climate of maximum interaction and communication is defined. (LC)

Factors related to the success of implementing elementary school science program changes are discussed. Decisions must be based on continuing teacher needs assessments, strengths and weaknesses of the maintenance system, community awareness, and observations of consequent student behavior. (BT)

The article explores some of the possible reasons for what the author describes as an apparent failure of the use of innovative elementary school science programs developed over the past dozen years and suggests some possible solutions. Six suggestions are given to reduce or overcome barriers to change. (EB)

Reported is a study to ascertain the status of science education and to identify ways in which the educational department of the synod could aid in the development of these science programs. There were 47 schools in the study enrolling 7,809 students. Questionnaires were used to gather data from teachers of sciences, grades three through eight, as…

This paper discusses the relationship between the elementary science curriculum and curriculum development, and the actual elementary science program that is taught in the school. The roles of curriculum theory, instruction, curriculum statements, goals, and science program objectives are all reviewed. (SL)

This document presents the Alabama State Department of Education minimum programs for science for grades K through 12. Programs are listed in two sections: K-8 and 9-12. Each listing includes: (1) a brief outline of life science, physical science, and earth science for the grade level, K-8, or for the science course, K-12; and (2) a detailed…

This document describes a practicum effort which entailed development and implementation of a mini-science instructional program for nine gifted students in an elementary school pilot program. The new program included development of necessary instruments and inservice training and utilized feedback from students, parents, and staff. Developmental…

Investigated were operative comprehension differences between 239 sixth and eighth grade pupils in activity oriented science programs and 249 students in a textbook oriented science program. Results indicated no differences among sixth graders, but activity oriented eighth graders scored higher than textbook oriented students. (SL)

This study investigated the effects of the addition of a supplemental science program to existing curricula in selected elementary schools. A supplemental science program, the Elementary Science Study (ESS), was introduced to the treatment group (four of eight classes randomly selected, with a total population of 189 sixth-grade students) and a…

The purpose of this guide is to provide information about instructional techniques, course offerings, evaluation methods, and science budgets relating to science programs in Connecticut schools. The information in the report is divided into the following nine sections: a philosophy for the teaching of science, instructional patterns, science…

More than 40 studies and reports were reviewed in this paper. Reviewed under Inservice Programs and Activities are: Local Programs, (e.g. Flint Hills Elementary Science Project), Institute Programs (e.g. NSF Summer Institutes) and other Inservice activities (e.g. Eastern Regional Institute for Education). The writer reviewed evaluative reports and…