THIS BOOKLET IS A GUIDE FOR KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS. DISCUSSED ARE THE ROLE OF THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, KINDERGARTEN PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES, INFORMATION TO THE PARENTS OF KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN, PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES, SCIENCE EXPERIENCES, ACTIVITIES, AND EXPERIMENTS, NUMBER ACTIVITIES, GAMES, FINGER PLAYS, AND CHORAL SPEAKING. ALSO PRESENTED…

Argues that killing animals in biology classes detracts from the true aim of biology teaching--the development of reverence for life. (AL)

Describes the use of laboratory experiments termed hands-on demonstrations that are designed to reinforce the concepts covered in lecture with emphasis on maximizing the sense content (sight, smell, hearing) to improve retention by the student. (GS)

Thirty-one state guides, published or revised between 1955 and 1964, were studied to examine (1) the major areas of science included, (2) the sequence of presentation by grades, (3) the recommended science concepts to be taught at each grade level, (4) the stated objectives of elementary school science as revealed by the guides, and (5) laboratory…

This handbook, prepared by the Science Education Programme for Africa (SEPA), provides materials designed to improve science teacher education in African countries. The handbook provides illustrations of how in-service teachers teach science, how children learn science, how adults relate to children, how some teachers prepare for the task of…

This pupil's study guide is intended to be used with audio-taped biology modules. Each of the units (on laboratory techniques, plant and animal diversity, chemistry, cells, energy, microbiology, genetics, and development) contains an abstract providing an overview of the unit, the rationale and performance objectives for each module, questions to…

This teaching guide and syllabus outline is intended for use with pupils whose primary interests are in non-science fields, or who do not intend to enter college. The guide contains suggested activities, both laboratory and discussion, for a course containing the following sections: Introduction to Cells and Life; Animal Physiology; Plant…

Using an inquiry-learning method rather than the lecture-demonstration teaching method, this elementary science curriculum deals with the processes of science and utilizes an inquiry approach into the causes of natural phenomena. The program was developed by an elementary science committee and recognizes the need for textbooks that will provide…

Listed are journal articles and dissertations related to science and mathematics education for young children (mostly pre-school through primary grades). Each entry includes a short annotation indicating the contents and the type of article. The first section on science is divided into sub-sections dealing with: general topics (including behavior…

This publication provides the elementary teacher with sequential and developmental objectives in the areas of plants, animals, ecology, and physiology. At least one motivating "hands-on" activity is included for each objective. Age level (5-8, 8-10, 10-12), process emphasized (classification, experimenting, etc.), and group size…

Offers guidelines for setting up a science fair, establishes criteria for project evaluation and discusses judging and awards. (BR)

This guide is written for a combined physics-chemistry course taught over a two-year period. The subject matter contains the major ideas in Chemical Education Materials Study (CHEMS) Chemistry and Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) Physics. The guide includes discussion of text references, laboratory experiments, films, testing and evaluation…

Science Problems 1-2 is a terminal course for eleventh and twelfth grade students with limited science background and generally below average reading levels. The guide is intended as a supplement to the detailed teacher's guide prepared by the publishers of the textbook used in the course. It is assumed that no teacher is expert in all subject…

Key issues in the design of science facilities used by grades nine through twelve are presented and analyzed in this extended discussion. Four basic determinants of educational specifications are given as--(1) gross activities and sub-group organization, (2) number of students in the space, (3) services required, and (4) location in relation to…