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Peer reviewedScience Teacher, 1984
The Search for Excellence in Science Education (SESE) project gives national recognition to outstanding science programs. Descriptions of five high school physics programs selected by SESE are provided. Unique aspects of the programs, instructional strategies, and other areas are included. (BC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, High Schools, Physics, Program Content
Download full textPenick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 12 exemplary programs in elementary school science. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in elementary school science.…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedWalls, Tom – Science Teacher, 1984
Describes the Henrico County (VA) Public School System's astronomy program, identified as an outstanding program by the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence in Science Education project. Unique aspects of the astronomy program, instructional strategies used, and program activities are discussed. (BC)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Astronomy, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDyreng, Ivan – Science Teacher, 1984
Describes Salt Lake City's (Utah) East High School science club, recognized by the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence in Science Education project as an outstanding science program. Unique aspects of the club's activities, instructional strategies, and other areas are discussed. (BC)
Descriptors: After School Programs, High Schools, Outdoor Activities, Program Content
Yager, Robert E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 50 exemplary programs in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science. Descriptions of four of these programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. The first section reviews the direction established by Project Synthesis in searching for exemplary…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Demonstration Programs, Earth Science
Penick, John E., Ed.; Bonnstetter, Ronald J. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 exemplary programs in biology. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 discusses the desired state in biology education, examining the goals of biology education and how these goals relate to biology curriculum and…
Descriptors: Biology, Demonstration Programs, Ecology, Evaluation Criteria
Penick, John E., Ed. – 1983
The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 10 science programs as exemplars in the teaching of science as inquiry. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in science as…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary 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
O'Brien, George E., Ed. – 1988
This final report on the inservice education of secondary science teachers for the teaching of science via Science Technology Society (STS) materials lists the major objectives of the project as: (1) write four instructional modules with a science, society and technology focus which address special concerns and needs of the underserved and…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Economics Education, Graphs, Inservice Teacher Education
