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Schiller, Ellen; Melin, Jacque; Bair, Mary – Science and Children, 2016
With the release of the "Next Generation Science Standards," many schools are reexamining the science materials they are using. Textbook companies and kit developers are eager to meet the demand for "NGSS"-aligned teaching materials. Teacher may have been asked to serve on a science curriculum committee, or to evaluate current…
Descriptors: Science Materials, Instructional Materials, Science Curriculum, Science Teachers
Owen, John M. – 1979
This study evaluated the impact of the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) which, during 1969-1974, produced learning materials for secondary school science courses. The extent to which ASEP materials had been adopted and used by secondary schools, variation in adoption and use between states and factors associated with this variation,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials

Ferrell, T. L. – American Journal of Physics, 1975
Describes a time tested program of interdisciplinary service courses at a small college. Presents advantages as well as drawbacks. (Author/CP)
Descriptors: College Science, Core Curriculum, Curriculum, Higher Education

Ricker, Kenneth S., Ed. – Science and Children, 1976
Describes the Health and Growth Program for grades K-8 published by Scott, Foresman and Company. (EB)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Health Education
Dunkleberger, Gary E. – 1985
This paper describes the background and development, provides an overview, and discusses the evaluation of the Carroll County, Maryland, elementary school science program emphasizing a hands-on approach to science. It uses locally developed materials designed at each grade level and focuses on process skills instead of concepts. The program…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and Oceania. – 1977
Described is the development of secondary school science education in India from the early post-independence era to date. Development of science instructional materials, science curricula, science academic programs, and science teacher education programs are reviewed. (SL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Berkowitz, Marion, Ed.; Kamsar, Joseph W., Ed. – 1985
A conference was held to create further impetus in the direction of improving a "K-12-all-students-science-technology" delivery program. The proceedings of the conference are provided in this document. They include: (1) an introduction; (2) highlights of the keynote address by F. James Rutherford (suggesting that teachers take initiative…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Science Curriculum

Iatridis, Mary – Science and Children, 1981
Describes a preschool science-based curriculum which encompasses four broad topics: water, small creatures, gadgetry, and environmental terraria. Includes a description and list of activities for each topic. Presents research suggesting that children participating in this curriculum increased their self-directed discovery and verbalized curiosity.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Preschool Education

Zeitler, William R., Ed. – Science and Children, 1981
Describes two elementary science curriculum materials. Reading about Science Skills and Concepts is a program containing a series of seven supplementary high-interest low-level science readers for upper elementary and middle school students. Beginning Everyday Science Early outlines why teachers should teach science to young children, teacher…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
Halasa, Ofelia; And Others – 1983
This report assesses the Do-It-Yourself Home Savings Techniques project, which was designed to develop and test an instructional unit for making homes energy efficient. The project, implemented at schools in the Cleveland City School District from October 1981 through February 1983, involved 11 science teachers and approximately 1,200 students.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Energy, Energy Conservation
St. John, Mark; Hirabayashi, Judy; Helms, Jenifer V.; Tambe, Pam – Inverness Research Associates, 2006
This Evaluation Brief examines the BSCS approach to improving secondary science education, and illuminates some of the lessons learned from its five years of work with districts across the nation. It highlights selected findings from the full study report and discusses the broader implications for the field. Specifically, this Brief examines the…
Descriptors: Leadership, Science Education, High Schools, Secondary School Science

Horton, Robert L.; Konen, Joseph – Journal of Extension, 1997
The 4-H classroom science program model includes experiential materials, school-community partnership, orientation workshops, and ongoing support from extension. Evaluation results suggest that partner expectations must be clearer and communication between teachers and community partners is crucial. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, School Community Relationship

Brandou, Julian R. – Science Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, International Education, Science Education

Griffith, Joe; Morrison, Philip – Physics Today, 1972
Presents philosophy and development of ESS, the Elementary Science Study, curriculum. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Physical Sciences

Karplus, Robert – Physics Today, 1972
Describes OIC philosophy and development of SCIS, the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, materials and program. (CP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
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