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To Kit or Not to Kit? Evaluating and Implementing Science Materials and Resources
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Schiller, Ellen; Melin, Jacque; Bair, Mary – Science and Children, 2016
With the release of the "Next Generation Science Standards," many schools are reexamining the science materials they are using. Textbook companies and kit developers are eager to meet the demand for "NGSS"-aligned teaching materials. Teacher may have been asked to serve on a science curriculum committee, or to evaluate current…
Descriptors: Science Materials, Instructional Materials, Science Curriculum, Science Teachers
Promoting Wildlife Education through Exhibits.
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Adams, Clark E.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Examines the educational value of exhibits for transferring wildlife information to high school students. Reports that the passive exhibitry technique produced increases in the wildlife knowledge of students. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Exhibits, Instructional Materials, Science Activities
Education by Exaggeration: One Professor's Offbeat Answer to Entomological Illiteracy.
Weiss, Rick – Science News, 1989
Introduces one professor's endeavor, "Insect Fear Film Festival," to educate the public about entomology. Discusses some related topics and misconceptions. (YP)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Entomology, Films, Misconceptions
A Climate for Learning Science. Concept Paper. SEL (The Skills Essential to Learning Project) Phase II.
Goldberg, Lazer – 1980
Commissioned for use during the design phase of the "Skills Essential to Learning" (SEL) video project, this concept paper makes a number of suggestions for facilitating effective scientific learning. These include: (1) establishing a positive climate for science learning in which the student can ask and pursue questions, change routes,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Television, Instructional Design, Junior High Schools
Science and Technology of Rural Transport System. Teaching of Science and Technology in Rural Areas.
Nagaraj, D. N.; Satheesh, H. L. – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Rural Education
Science and Technology of Water Lifting Devices. Teaching of Science and Technology in Rural Areas.
Rao, P. Ramachandra; Rao, N. R. Nagaraja – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. Chapter 1 of this…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physics, Rural Education, Rural Extension
Science and Technology of Food Storage and Preservation. Teaching of Science and Technology in Rural Areas.
Anand, V. V.; And Others – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. This module deals…
Descriptors: Food Handling Facilities, Foods Instruction, Foreign Countries, Rural Education