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Scogin, Stephen C. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
"PlantingScience" is an award-winning program recognized for its innovation and use of computer-supported scientist mentoring. Science learners work on inquiry-based experiments in their classrooms and communicate asynchronously with practicing plant scientist-mentors about the projects. The purpose of this study was to identify specific…
Descriptors: Success, Science Curriculum, Student Motivation, Innovation
Holser, Alec; Becker, Michael – Educational Facility Planner, 2011
Food and conservation science curriculum, net-zero design and student-based building performance monitoring have come together in the unique and innovative new Music and Science Building for Oregon's Hood River Middle School. The school's Permaculture-based curriculum both informed the building design and was also transformed through the…
Descriptors: Food Service, Curriculum Development, Building Design, Science Programs
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Roy, Ken – Science Scope, 2004
Chemistry should be fun and exciting, but much preparation and skill are needed by the teacher and students in working with chemicals. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and things can blow up, but these incidents can help be prevented by knowing and following proper safety procedures. Knowing which chemicals are appropriate for the middle level…
Descriptors: Science Programs, Safety, Fuels, Middle Schools
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Morari, M.; Ray, W. H. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1980
Presents Part II of a description of a computer-oriented course on process control which has been offered at the University of Wisconsin for undergraduate students. Lecture topics and laboratory experiments are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education
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Hughes, W. J. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1978
Discovery teaching advocates minimal teacher guidance. Materials from two curriculum development projects were evaluated with respect to this guidance. Results indicate a considerable discrepancy between curriculum intention and reality, as measured by the degree of teacher guidance afforded in the projects' instructional materials. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Difficulty Level, Discovery Learning
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McFarling, Mark; Neuschatz, Michael – 2003
This document addresses physics programs in community college in 2001-2002. The data was gathered from a list of 1,785 community colleges. A survey was mailed to the various campuses as well as sent via email yielding to a 78% response rate. Physics programs in community colleges were often so small that 43% of departments that offered physics had…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Physical Sciences, Physics, Science and Society
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Science 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
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Iatridis, Mary – Science and Children, 1981
Describes a preschool science-based curriculum which encompasses four broad topics: water, small creatures, gadgetry, and environmental terraria. Includes a description and list of activities for each topic. Presents research suggesting that children participating in this curriculum increased their self-directed discovery and verbalized curiosity.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Preschool Education
Carmichael, J. W., Jr.; And Others – 1981
Project SOAR (Stress on Analytic Reasoning) is a pre-college summer program for natural, health, and mathematics science majors jointly developed and conducted by the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Computer Science and Physics/Pre-Engineering at Xavier University of Louisiana. The program objective was to increase performance in…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
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Journal of Chemical Education, 1983
Fourteen papers presented at the Seventh Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (Stillwater, Oklahoma 1982) are summarized. Papers focused on secondary/college chemistry courses, programs, instructional strategies, and projects emphasizing the relationship of chemistry to "real world" problems and issues. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
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Jewett, John W., Jr.; Lessie, Douglas – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
Describes a two-semester laboratory program designed to motivate students. The program consists of computer-oriented modules and discovery approach laboratory exercises. Students complete similar computer/laboratory material during the first semester but elect one of three tracks during the second semester (computer, every-day life, and…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
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Howard, Robert E.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes a year long laboratory program for third, fourth, and fifth graders. States the goal of the program is to demonstrate what chemistry is, how it is done, and why it is fun and interesting. Provides a syllabus of the experiments and lists educational objectives. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
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Worthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Discusses how, in two three-week sessions, the Terre Haute (Indiana) college offers selected students a hands-on approach to all aspects of engineering from design and lab work to technical writing. Describes a group project requiring students to study and experiment with simple research problems. Lists 20 project ideas. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering Education, Experiential Learning
Reay, Judith, Ed. – 1982
Provided is an annotated bibliography of items of particular interest to science education. Items are arranged alphabetically by author (or in some cases by title) within each of the following sections: (1) techniques in the lab and field; (2) nature and evolution of science; (3) teaching strategies; (4) curriculum and examinations; (5) young…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Educational Games
Hawkridge, David G. – 1970
The Open University of Great Britain, using a multimedia, mass media approach offers instruction leading to a university degree. Its Faculty of Science provides instruction in the disciplines of biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science. The philosophy of instruction is anti-specialization, pro-integration; the social impact of science and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Centers, Correspondence Study, Educational Media
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