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Download full textCrawley, Frank E. – 1987
The Institute in Physical Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among teachers of physical science. Five major objectives addressed were to: (1) improve physical science teachers' understanding of fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry; (2) provide physical…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Physical Sciences
Crawley, Frank E. – 1986
The Summer Institute in Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among elementary and secondary teachers. Three major objectives addressed were to: (1) improve teachers' understanding of basic concepts in the subject field; (2) provide teachers with training in the use of…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedWoolnough, Brian E. – School Science Review, 1975
Asserts that technology has a place in the schools through three spheres: craft and design workshops, hobbies and technology centers, and normal science periods. The teacher need not radically change the content of current science courses, but rather teach the existing material in a technological way, by showing applications, and teaching…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Physics, Science Education
Peer reviewedNicholl, Brian – Physics Education, 1982
Discusses aims of educational projects sponsored by British Petroleum Company (BPC) and British Gas Corporation (BGC). Includes rationale for including technology in school curricula and types of curriculum materials produced by BPC and BGC. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Industry, Physics, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedCurry, Anabel; Holman, John – Physics Education, 1986
Provides an overview of the approach, objectives, and unit offerings of the Science and Technology in Society (SATIS) project. Lists physics-related SATIS publications and describes selected programs. Suggests how SATIS units can be used as a supplement to existing materials. (ML)
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, Physics, Science and Society, Science Education
Peer reviewedRaat, Jan H.; de Vries, Marc – Physics Education, 1986
Provides an overview of the Physics and Technology project, which is being conducted by the Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands). Discusses the aims and structure of the project. Describes the development, structure, and content of the five courses developed thus far. Addresses the use and evaluation of courses. (TW)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Communications, Course Descriptions, Design
Crawley, Frank E. – 1988
The Institute in Physical Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among elementary and secondary teachers of physical science. Four major objectives were addressed: (1) improve teachers' understanding of fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry; (2) improve fifth-…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 5
