Included in this set are the teacher's guide and the four student laboratory manuals for the seventh grade science program, "A Search For Structure." The program has three phases, each consisting of student-centered, investigative activities. There are two subject area options in phase one: option A, Rocks and Minerals; and option B, Insects. The…

This unit, one of a series being developed for Australian secondary school science courses, consists of a teacher's guide, two student booklets, a test booklet, and a student workbook which also contains answers to questions raised in the student booklets, and a answer sheet containing comments on the answers to the questions in the test booklet.…

The study describes the effectiveness of teaching as prescribed by the Conceptually Oriented Program in Elementary Science (COPES) program compared to an audio-tutorial approach at the fourth grade level. The experimental group covered the COPES content but with audio-tutorial materials prepared by the investigator. No significant differences were…

Eight topics relating to institution activities, project developments, and bibliography preparation are presented in this newsletter issued in December, 1972. A brief history, purposes, and functions are discussed for three centers: the Center for Unified Science Education at Ohio State University, the Environmental Education Center at Portland…

The booklet contains information about an experimental space science survey course which explores the tools and methods used to study space. Included are a list of 22 performance objectives, an outline of the content in the course, lists of experiments, demonstrations, and projects for the course and the books in which these are to be found, a…

Learning Activity Packages (LAP) mostly relating to the Introductory Physical Science Text are presented in this manual for use in sampling a new type of instruction. The total of 14 topics are incorporated into five units: (1) introduction to individualized learning; (2) observation versus interpretation; (3) quantity of matter; (4) introduction…

The unit on the history of the Australian Aboriginal prepared as part of the series of science units for Australian secondary schools is intended for approximately the tenth grade level. The research techniques used by anthropologists are also emphasized in some of the activities within the unit. The core section, which all students are expected…

This study involved the search for statistically significant linear and curvilinear (optimal) relationships between assessed student perceptions about classroom instructional procedures and pre- posttest changes in students' understanding of science concepts, attitudes toward science, and development of interests in science. The nineteen teachers…

Students investigated the salinity of tide pools at different levels in the intertidal zone. Data are analyzed collectively. Students graphed and discussed data. Included are suggestions for evaluation and further study. (Author)

This issue, number 30 in the series, is divided into the sections of: (1) Activities in Britain, (2) Overseas Activities, and (3) International Science and Mathematics Activities. Presented in a newsletter format, numerous topics of interest to secondary school science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are included. The…

This paper outlines a project for developing a comprehensive volume devoted to concrete teaching ideas, resources, strategies, and activities relating to science education for elementary school students and teachers. An extensive bibliography of existing references on science activities and resources is included. (SL)

Gives suggestions for a six-week aviation unit for primary students, including scheduling, objectives, and descriptions of learning activities. (MLH)

Some ways in which exploratory activities of the preschool child involve science concepts are described. The role of adults knowledgeable about both science and child development is stressed. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experiences. (EB)

Hands-on experiences are encouraged and some examples given to promote discovery learning for the very young. (EB)

Provides the syllabus for an advanced level (A-level) electronics course in which communication computer and feedback systems are analyzed. (CP)