Presented is a list of behavioral objectives which can be used to evaluate mastery of the competency of students in junior high school science and senior high school biology. These competencies were prepared by the School District of Philadelphia. The lists are comprehensive and coded for easy reference. (CS)

THIS STUDY WAS DESIGNED AS A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF USING PROGRAMED LEARNING MATERIALS WITH BLIND STUDENTS. FOUR TYPES OF STIMULUS-REPONSE MODES FOR PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION WERE DEVELOPED--AUDIO STIMULUS-AUDIO RESPONSE, AUDIO STIMULUS-BRAILLE RESPONSE, BRAILLE STIMULUS-AUDIO RESPONSE, BRAILLE STIMULUS-BRAILLE…

THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES SIMPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES TO AID TEACHERS AND PUPILS IN DEVELOPING NATURE STUDY PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE EQUIPMENT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO PURCHASE. ALTHOUGH IT IS DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS, SOME OF THE IDEAS CAN BE USED BY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS. THE TEACHING AIDS SUGGESTED ARE…

This second volume in the Topics for Teachers series provides a wide range of activities designed to be both useful for teachers and informative for students. The investigations contained in this document are representative of some of the embodiments of important mathematical principles in the physical world. The activities included were chosen…

This guide to science instruction for third grade students of English as a second language encourages teachers to develop curriculum materials related to specific subject areas in teaching communication skills to Spanish-speaking children. A series of concepts to be imparted in the classroom is presented. For each concept, learning objectives,…

Reported are three studies of attitudes towards and effects of science education field trips. In the first study, 425 fifth and sixth graders participated in outdoor science activities in one of three types of settings. Results indicated that more learning took place when the number of available examples of concepts to be learned and setting…

Presented are environmental education lessons adapted for use by third-grade teachers in Pinellas County, Florida. Six conceptual schemes provide the manual's organizational framework: interrelationships, heredity and environment, change, effects of population growth, finite resources, and environmental responsibility. Following a discussion of…

This is one of a series of 14 instructional components of a semester-long, environmental earth science course developed for undergraduate students. The course includes lectures, discussion sessions, and individualized learning carrel lessons. Presented are the study guide and script for a learning carrel lesson on geologic time. The slides,…

This is one of a series of 14 instructional components of a semester-long, environmental earth science course developed for undergraduate students. The course includes lectures, discussion sessions, and individualized learning carrel lessons. Presented are the study guide and script for a learning carrel lesson on processes and changes that have…

This is one of a series of 14 instructional components of a semester-long, environmental earth science course developed for undergraduate students. The course includes lectures, discussion sessions, and individualized learning carrel lessons. Presented are the study guide and script for a learning carrel lesson on soils and soil conservation…

This is one of a series of 14 instructional components of a semester-long, environmental earth science course developed for undergraduate students. The course includes lectures, discussion sessions, and individual learning carrel lessons. Presented are the study guide and script for a learning carrel lesson on ocean resources and food from the…

Described is a course on technology for undergraduate, non-technical students at the University of Utah. The course is designed to acquaint the students with the effects of technology and technological change on lifestyles and the issues which, when they arise, will require decision-making by intelligent citizenry. Materials necessary for…

This article focuses on an urban field-based teacher education program which emphasizes reading in three content areas: (1) reading/language arts; (2) science; and (3) social studies. Included in the report is a summary of the program including: (1) program goals; (2) objectives for each of the three content areas; (3) text books, periodicals, and…

This study, which deals with the status of science education in the middle schools of South Carolina, is intended to be useful in: (1) developing middle school science teacher preparation programs; (2) revising certification requirements for middle school science teachers; (3) planning staff development activities for middle school science…

Included are two sections contributing to understanding of the model: (1) Orientation; and (2) Content Specifications. The model is intended to provide the user with a frame of reference within which to formulate and plan environmental education and training products which: (1) develop grade K-9 natural science teachers' understanding of…