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Donnelly, Julie; Diaz, Carlos; Hernandez, Florencio E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
Herein, we describe an effective and tested model of a week-long summer science intensive program for high school students that aimed to elaborate on concepts covered in a high school chemistry or biology course, and to provide high school students an opportunity to learn about studying and pursuing careers in the sciences. The program was…
Descriptors: Summer Science Programs, High School Students, Chemistry, Biology
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Ruddell, Nicholas; Danaia, Lena; McKinnon, David – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2016
The Indigenous Sky Stories Program may have the potential to deliver significant and long-lasting changes to the way science is taught to Year 5 and 6 primary school students. The context for this article is informed by research that shows that educational outcomes can be strengthened when Indigenous knowledge is given the space to co-exist with…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Science Instruction, National Curriculum, Science Curriculum
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Barnard, J. Darrell – Science and Children, 1971
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Conceptual Schemes, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science
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Worthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Describes the long-term, three phase Project 2061. Notes that phase one, defining the substance of scientific literacy, is completed. Examines phase two in which scientists and educators will develop new curriculum models. States phase three will be a widespread effort to move the nation towards scientific literacy. (MVL)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary School Science, Program Descriptions, Science and Society