Discussed is the intertidal region and the characteristics and adaptations of the organisms that live in that region. Several activities that involve the intertidal region are described, which reinforce the adaptive behaviors and forms of the organisms found in the intertidal region. (Author/DS)

Discussed is the importance of marine education, whether located near an ocean or not. Activities are suggested for inland schools to facilitate the teaching of marine education. Resource agencies and dissemination systems involved in marine education are listed along with a rationale for marine education's inclusion within curricula in inland…

Reviews 17 supplementary science texts for various grade levels on reptiles, birds, insects, marsupials, worms, and the animal kingdom in general. (SJL)

Described is the Northeast Metric Education Consortium survey to study the status of metric conversion throughout the United States. The six categories in the survey included teacher certification practices, status of full metric conversion, state's commitment to metrics, state supervisors' budgetary needs, state metric-resources availability, and…

Reexamined Piagetian stages of males (N=182) and females (N=176), ages nine to eighteen, using cluster analysis, and sought information concerning occurrence of stages and influence of different tasks and gender on cluster patterns. Findings, among others, indicate that deviation from Piagetian stages was influenced by gender and type of task.…

Reported are the results of a survey conducted to identify the problems of science educators in small and large institutions and perceived solutions to these problems. Recommendations that could assist in ameliorating the problems are also presented. (HM)

Presents the results of a survey study conducted to identify the status of science education in the elementary schools (K-6) of Illinois during the 1975-1976 school year and to establish a data base. Implications of the findings are also included. (HM)

This teacher's guide outlines the objectives, instructional procedures, student activities, and expected outcomes of an instructional unit on careers in aviation, designed for fifth and sixth grade students. It emphasizes aerospace activities and job opportunities in aviation. (GA)

A program is described in which parent volunteers assist in science instruction at the kindergarten/first grade level. Examples of activities within the mini-units are given. (SA)

Factors which influence the interaction between teachers and students in the classroom were studied. The possible effects of age, expertise, class size, grade level, and subject area on the level of self-concern expressed by student teachers were investigated. (Author/SA)

Investigates the abilities of 36 fifth graders and 30 ninth graders who were selected from 11 schools in Thailand to solve problems involving seven of Piaget's logical operations. These operations are classification, seriation, logical multiplication, compensation, proportional thinking, probability, and correlational thinking. (HM)

Describes some common misconceptions of children about the way the world works. Ways for teachers and curriculum developers to become aware of these misconceptions are also included. (HM)

Describes how to build a classroom museum developed by students to provide an ongoing learning experience. Offers tips on generating ideas through class discussion, assigning facilitating roles associated with museums, developing exhibits, including interpretation, and sharing the museum with others. Students who have created their own museum…

Discussion of the use of multimedia in educational computer applications focuses on a project in which seven teams of elementary school students were involved in designing and implementing interactive multimedia resources in science for younger children. Results indicated improvement in science understanding and programming skills. (Author/LRW)

Examines a cross-section of craft knowledge and research-based literature of science learning beyond the classroom. Describes informal science education programs, and discusses implications for science teaching, focusing on the importance of informal science learning for children and in-service and preservice teachers. Proposes a model for…