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Peer reviewedEijkelhof, Harrie; Lijnse, Piet – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Outlines the stages of a research-development cycle based on experiences with a Dutch physics curriculum development project (PLON). Discusses two topics: the legitimation of specific contents of the curricula and the attention to lay ideas on scientific concepts. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, Physics
Peer reviewedBybee, Rodger W.; Landes, Nancy M. – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Described is an elementary school science program developed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study entitled "Science for Life and Living: Integrating Science, Technology and Health." Discussed are the rationale, unifying themes, organization, teaching model, implementation, development, production, and support for this program. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
Download full textYager, Robert E.; And Others – 1988
This paper reviews the efforts to put science education into contexts that are considered more meaningful and useful than the classical approach. It focuses on S/T/S (science/technology/society) projects funded by the National Science Foundation, and especially on a project at the University of Iowa. Some of the features of S/T/S programs are…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedKyle, William C.; And Others – Science and Children, 1988
Reports on the progress of the "Science Through Discovery" program of the Richardson (Texas) Independent School District. Results of a study into the program indicate that students have improved their attitudes about science, as well as their decision-making skills regarding technological issues. (TW)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Process Education
Peer reviewedPaldy, Lester G., Ed. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Discusses the current status and major issues affecting the quality and size of the human resources pool of scientists, engineers, and technical personnel. Indicates the role and strategies the National Science Foundation plans to take to address the deficiences. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Engineering Education
Wolfle, Dael – 1989
This book recounts the many challenges and successes achieved by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) from World War II to 1970. Included are: (1) the development of the National Science Foundation; (2) Cold War concerns about the loyalty and freedom of scientists; (3) efforts to develop an effective science curriculum…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizations (Groups)
American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, DC. – 1989
This is an overview report that has been prepared as part of the first phase of Project 2061, a long-term multipurpose undertaking of the American Association for the Advancement of Science designed to help reform science, mathematics, and technology education in the United States. The first section, "Education for a Changing Future,"…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Fundamental Concepts
