A junior high/middle school science improvement project established by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Fairleigh Dickinson University is described in this report. Among project goals are: to improve teacher skills and qualifications in science teaching and offer access to instructional resources; to eliminate teacher isolation; and to…

This guide contains materials designed to assist teachers and students in home economics related courses with mastery of job-related mathematics, science, and behavioral science. The 40 Power Pacs are divided into mathematics (16 Power Pacs), science (15), and behavioral science (9). Each Power Pac contains teacher materials and student materials.…

This eight-chapter book is intended for use by chemistry teachers, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and other key personnel working in the field of chemical education. The chapters are: (1) "The Changing Face of Chemistry" (J. A. Campbell); (2) "Curriculum Innovation in School Chemistry" (R. B. Ingel and A. M.…

This set of six modules was designed for use primarily by health occupations teachers to help them teach and reinforce the basic science skills in their classes. Each module consists of an introductory page on which the teaching unit, training activities, unit objectives, and related competencies can be found. Most modules include worksheets to…

The ocean affects all of our lives. Therefore, awareness of and information about the interconnections between humans and oceans are prerequisites to making sound decisions for the future. Project ORCA (Ocean Related Curriculum Activities) has developed interdisciplinary curriculum materials designed to meet the needs of students and teachers…

Most of the papers and summaries of papers presented at the twelfth annual conference of the Australian Science Education Research Association are presented. Topics addressed focus on various aspects of science curriculum and instruction, teacher education, student and teacher characteristics, and learning. Papers presented include, among others,…

The Competency Based Bilingual/Bicultural Project at Eastern District High School in New York City is an integrated bilingual demonstration project designed to develop English and native language skills as well as instill positive self concepts among high school students with Spanish-speaking backgrounds. In 1980-1981, the program provided…

The New York City Russian Bilingual Program is described in this report. As implemented in 1980-81, the program provided instruction in English as a second language, native language arts, reading, and bilingual mathematics, science, social studies, and other subject areas to approximately 700 Russian-dominant students of limited English…

Project E.T.B.B.S., a bilingual education program designed to accelerate the transition to English usage among Spanish-speaking high school students of limited English proficiency, is described in this report. As implemented in 1980-81, the project provided instruction in English as a second language, native language instruction, bilingual…

The relationship between high technology firms and educational institutions in the Boston metropolitan area was studied. Attention was focused on the responsiveness of public schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities to the demands of the industry for technically trained personnel. The influence of companies on…

The curriculum guide provides guidelines for developing academic and living vocational skills in visually handicapped students from preschool to adolescence. The document, divided into two sections, outlines objectives, teaching strategies, and materials for each skill area. Section 1 covers the following academic skills: communication,…

The review of science education research for 1981 includes individual analyses of approximately 400 dissertation abstracts, journal articles, research reports, and papers presented at conferences. The organization of the review is topical. Topics include: (1) status studies of science education; (2) cognitive style; (3) Piagetian studies; (4)…

This survey was conducted to determine how state education agencies were addressing the issue of mathematics, science, and vocational education. Questions concerned (1) the current state of their vocational programs in relation to increased emphasis on mathematics and science for high school students; (2) presence or absence of a state policy that…

Intended for New York City special education teachers, the handbook presents information on classroom strategies as well as administrative matters. The initial chapter introduces quality instruction and examines aspects of the environment conducive to it. Also considered are the roles of support personnel and parents. Preparation for instruction,…

These activities help high school students develop an understanding of nuclear weapons within the context of human beings making choices. Students learn to evaluate information and to identify the political stand or bias in what they hear and read. To record their own growth and change, students are encouraged to keep a journal. Teachers can…