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Download full textJenkins, Frank – 1992
This monograph provides a comprehensive description of the science technology, and society (STS) movement in science education. The STS approach strives to broaden the scope of science education by integrating into the science program accurate presentations of the nature of science, the nature of technology, and interactions of science and…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Science and Society
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Standards Branch. – 1998
This paper features a summary of comments and suggestions from participants in the Alberta Science Education Leaders' Symposia on the future of secondary science education. Topics discussed include needs, challenges, and concerns in science education; suggestions for change; renewing secondary science programs; professional development of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1983
This curriculum guide provides: (1) information on the philosophy of the elementary school science program in Alberta; (2) a list of eight general objectives for science education; (3) 11 statements which identify the desirable characteristics of an elementary science program; (4) a discussion of inquiry in elementary science, considering process…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
Gustafson, Brenda; MacDonald, Dougal; d'Entremont, Yvette – Alberta Education, 2007
This report presents a literature review of elementary science and design technology education research. The review is intended to provide direction to the elementary science working groups charged with the responsibility to revise the "Alberta Elementary Science Program" (1996) by reflecting current ideas reported in research…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Science Programs, Scientific Principles, Problem Solving
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1984
The Alberta senior high school biology program consists of a core and elective components, both of which are mandatory for instruction. The core represents those skills, attitudes, and concepts required by all students throughout the province; the elective component allows for variety and flexibility in the choice of topics, with emphasis on…
Descriptors: Biology, Class Organization, Core Curriculum, Course Objectives
Andrews, Tom – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2002
A 10-day summer science camp for high school students at an ecological research station in the Canadian tundra combines outdoor education and science education. Experiences with Dene elders led staff to implement their traditional teaching methods using the landscape as teacher. All classes are held outside, and a Dene couple complements the staff…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Canada Natives, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
This teacher's manual is the approved provincial guide for grade 10 science in Manitoba schools. Part 1 (an overview) discusses rationale, learning theory/design, and goals/objectives for the curriculum; design of Science 100 and 101; effects of metric system on the curriculum; special needs students; and student evaluation. Part 2 discusses…
Descriptors: Biology, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design
