The nature of materials produced by social science projects are examined with respect to the spectra of opinion about what the social studies should be. The author concludes that these cool" materials (value-free social science through guided inquiry) belong in the midst of investigation of controversial issues. (JB)

The author advocates teaching the young fewer facts in history classes and more historical method based upon the examination of the students' own world. (Author)

Based on an address delivered at a meeting of school supervisors at the School of Education of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, February 10, 1969.

Skills necessary for scientific study that correspond to the cognitive development of the elementary age child, and specifically the gifted student, are discussed. Attention is directed to observation, problem finding and question asking, seeing relationships, note taking, sustaining interest and perseverance, and hypothesizing. (SEW)

Suggestions are given for teaching Russian conventions for the general question intonation, and it is proposed that instruction is clearer if students are encouraged to make comparisons within and among English intonation patterns. (MSE)

A prewriting activity requires elementary and middle school students to compose a political cartoon interpretation by asking questions and helps develop their writing ability. An example shows how the prewriting strategy translates into a specific classroom application. (AM)

Discusses criteria used in selecting the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education (SESE) exemplary elementary science, inquiry, science/technology/science programs. Includes lists of winners in these three areas. (JN)

Following a discussion of the role and importance of practical laboratory tests, describes an instrument designed for inquiry-oriented practical examinations. The instrument consists of 21 categories representing different inquiry skills. Examples and illustrative data based on results in biology matriculation examination in Israel are reported.…

Presents a social studies unit of study that involves having students conduct investigations of events and people in their own neighborhoods. (FL)

Although questioning is of interest to many fields, multidisciplinary approaches are rare. To reveal interrelationships between various literatures, a framework is formulated. The literatures on questioning in different fields are surveyed and compared. (Author/GK)

Proposes three basic strategies of inquiry essential to good writing and reports the results of studies on these strategies. (JL)

The crucial objective of the transitional curriculum is to make only a small intended change at a time, uncomplicated by other considerations. To illustrate, an elementary science curriculum is presented that features an inquiry approach with the pupils handling materials. (Author/MLF)

Offers a list of questions for teachers to ask their literature classes, including questions on the author, the style, the theme, the setting, and the plot. Notes how sequencing these questions can prepare students for other activities in literature appreciation. (RL)