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Champagne, Audrey B.; Klopfer, Leopold E. – 1974
This paper presents the theoretical basis for the model of individualization used in an elementary-school science program and describes the Individualized Science (IS) individualized-learning management system, which is an operational realization of the model. The science content and science learning goals of the curriculum reflect the authors'…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Evaluation, Individualized Instruction

Hall, William C. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1971
Briefly describes the characteristics of process, topic, thematic, applied science, environmental, project, and concept approaches to science curriculum development, and explains why a patterns" approach was used in this project. Sketches the content, teaching, and evaluation of the course. (AL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Evaluation, Instruction

Science and Children, 1978
Reviews the Elementary School Sciences Program (ESSP) in terms of format and content, goals and objectives, student materials, teacher materials, and equipment and media kits. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Boulder, CO. – 1967
Seventy-five of the most common questions concerning the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) are answered in this publication. Questions range from fundamental ones concerning the history of the project, objectives, and availability of materials to those of a more singular interest such as the distribution of the royalties from the sale of…
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Evaluation
Thomson, Barbara S.; Voelker, Alan M. – Sci Children, 1970
Description of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) includes: nature of program psychological bases, learning environment, instructional materials, evaluation, and role of the teacher. Orients the reader to the SCIS program and reviews related literature and research. Bibliography. (BR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Programs, Elementary School Science, Evaluation

Anderson, Ronald; Horn, Jerry G. – Science Education, 1972
Describes evaluative data obtained during the Colorado Elementary Science Project which used elementary teachers to provide inservice training for other teachers after intensive experience with one of the national elementary science projects. Makes recommendations for implementation and change of this diffusion model. (AL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Evaluation, Inservice Teacher Education
Benfey, O. Theodor; Geffner, Saul L. – 1968
Reported is a conference on international education in high school chemistry sponsored by the American Chemical Society held in Washington, D.C., 1967. International programs discussed include one developed by the British Council and the Centre for Curriculum Renewal and Educational Development Overseas, and the pilot project for chemistry…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Evaluation