An application of a systems approach to the improvement of science education from kindergarten through grade 12 is described. The report assesses the need for science curriculum reform, takes into account the philosophies, learning theories, curriculum organization patterns, and teaching strategies being advocated by current leaders in science,…

THE SAMPLE LESSONS IN THIS SECTION ARE MEANT TO ILLUSTRATE THE TYPE OF INSTRUCTION WHICH CAN RESULT WHEN THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES, AND TECHNIQUES DISCUSSED IN THE "SCIENCE FRAMEWORK" ARE IMPLEMENTED. THE INVESTIGATIONS HAVE BEEN USED SUCCESSFULLY IN CLASSROOMS BY THE TEACHERS WHO SUBMITTED THEM. THEY ARE CATEGORIZED ACCORDING TO…

This framework was prepared by the State Advisory Committee on Science Education and is designed to provide assistance to persons responsible for science curriculum and instruction, as well as for writers and publishers of instructional materials. It purports to set forth and define the essential ingredients and structure of a K-12 instructional…