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Slater, Timothy F. – Physics Teacher, 2015
An innate advantage for astronomy teachers is having numerous breathtaking images of the cosmos available to capture students' curiosity, imagination, and wonder. Internet-based astronomy image libraries are numerous and easy to navigate. The Astronomy Picture of the Day, the Hubble Space Telescope image archive, and the NASA Planetary…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Illustrations, Technology Uses in Education, Influence of Technology
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Andraos, John – Journal of Chemical Education, 2015
This paper presents a simplified approach for the application of material efficiency metrics to linear and convergent synthesis plans encountered in organic synthesis courses. Computations are facilitated and automated using intuitively designed Microsoft Excel spreadsheets without invoking abstract mathematical formulas. The merits of this…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Case Studies, Efficiency, Synthesis
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Davik, John – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Presents the author's reasons for supporting the CHEMS program. Also characterizes aspects of his teaching regarded as significant in teaching chemistry, including prompt return of assignments, test retakes, videotaping. inclusion of organic chemistry, ability grouping of students, avoidance of specialization, and departmental testing. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education
Reese, W. F. – Elements: Translating Theory Into Practice, 1972
New science programs require a shift in emphasis to the finding of answers rather than on the answers themselves. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Learning Theories, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education
Blosser, Patricia E. – 1985
The first science education digest for 1985 focused on data obtained by use of meta-analysis techniques on research studies of science instruction. Instruction seldom takes place without instructional materials, so this second digest is a companion one containing a discussion of science education research on instructional materials. Data are shown…
Descriptors: Achievement, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Bonnstetter, Ronald J.; And Others – 1983
Questionnaires with over 400 items were administered to key teachers of the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education programs. It was hoped to compare the characteristics of teachers of exemplary programs with those possessed by teachers in general. Results are presented under the following headings: (1) qualifications of science teachers;…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Performance Factors, Science Course Improvement Projects
Atwood, Ronald K.; Howard, Michael N. – 1989
A significant alternative to the traditional text-based approach to elementary science has been represented by the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS). Although the literature documents the process of the investigative approach, greater utilization of available programs and support from teachers are not evidenced. This investigation was…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Experiential Learning