State implementation of new standards (revising, adapting, and adopting new standards) is a significant undertaking. Such an effort at the state level requires extensive support, planning, and resources. Implementing new state standards also requires the support of multiple education leaders--governors, legislators, state departments of education,…

Nature of Science is the core strand of science in "The New Zealand Curriculum". This resource aims to support teachers to understand the different aspects of the Nature of Science and what this might mean in practice. All aspects of this strand are covered: Understanding about science; Investigating in science; Communicating in science;…

The Pacific Mathematics and Science Regional Consortium has developed standards for excellence in mathematics and science education appropriate to the Pacific regions. These standards are presented in three volumes, and the series is firmly based upon the research findings of scientists, teachers, curriculum developers, and others. This volume…

The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse has prepared a series of publications, entitled A Perspective on Reform in Mathematics and Science Education, to support national reform efforts to improve teaching and learning in mathematics and science. This publication, Monograph #2 in the series, focuses on the activities of the American Association for…

One of a series of documents produced by a collaborative curriculum development project in Austtralia, this book is designed to assist in the improvement of teaching and learning science and to provide a common language for reporting student achievement. The book begins with a chart presenting curricular outcomes. The book is then divided into…

Gives a brief historical view of field trips, summarizes various studies of the implementation of science field trips, and provides suggestions for integrating field trips into the science curriculum. (22 references) (Author/MKR)

It is believed that science will become a major part of the curriculum for students in all grades due partly to the increased awareness of the relationship between science and society. This and other reasons have led to an interest by educators in the role that science has played in education since Jefferson in 1779 identified what he felt was the…

Science education reform is an ongoing, forever changing process. The purpose of this booklet is to provide a brief overview of the players in science education reform, the similarities in their underlying beliefs, and the essential changes that need to be made in science education to ensure maximum use of resources that promote effective learning…

This report is intended as an information resource for teachers, scientists, and others involved in developing science curricula, science literacy materials for the public, or related information addressing issues of science education reform. The following sections are included: (1) Introduction; (2) The Big (Numbers) Picture: Selected Data; (3)…

The Colorado Model Content Standards for Science specify what all students should know and be able to do in science as a result of their school studies. Specific expectations are given for students completing grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Five standards outline the essential level of science knowledge and skills needed by Colorado citizens to…

This manual adapts the pedagogy used on the playing field, the studio, and the stage to the classroom. This method, called "Pep Talk," encourages teachers to: (1) create a need to know; (2) challenge students to know; (3) show how to know; (4) apply know-how; and (5) know how to inspire cooperation. Pep talk is the method coaches use when they…

This document, from "The Teacher's Desk Reference to Standards and Performance Indicators for Curriculum Planning and Unit Development," is part of the Delaware Department of Education's ongoing efforts to provide assistance and support to local school districts in their development of a standards-based curriculum. It explains the…

Outlines the characteristics of an "ideal" modern science program, notes some sources of guides, gives examples of prototype programs, and discusses staff development, program implementation, and administrative considerations. (IRT)

Describes an interdisciplinary nature study course developed by the Problem Group on Education in Bulgaria under the direction of Professor Blagovest Sendov. Addressed to children aged 10 to 12, the project developed a textbook used with student-centered, exploratory teaching methods. (JDH)

Analyzed are the deficiencies of a traditional freshman course in chemistry, including (1) chemistry model usage, (2) inadequate discrimination between related but different basic concepts, and (3) methods for teaching elementary ideas. Described is an approach used to resolve these problems. (CS)