The article presents a case for the promotion of argumentation in science in preservice teacher education. In recent years, argumentation has emerged as a significant goal for teaching and learning of science. As an important aspect of scientific inquiry, argumentation plays a role in the generation and justification of knowledge claims. The…

The software described in this bibliography represents programs made available to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Educational Technology Branch by software producers and vendors. More than 200 computer software programs and 12 laser videodisk programs are reviewed in terms of title, copyright, subject, application, type,…

This program introduces the young computer players to the world of the grizzly bear, the largest land carnivore in North America. Through a series of four interactive stories, players learn of the bear's habits and human activities that have brought it close to extinction. Playing the part of a park ranger, a research biologist or a natural…

First year science students at University High School (Illinois State University) begin the year with a 3-week unit on science and technology. This unit, through various means, encompasses the past, present, and future technological advancements and their effects on life and life styles. Each student is given a series of years for which they…

This is a handbook for educators. It is intended to stimulate interest in career choices for young women in mathematics and science related areas. Main topics included are: (1) problems, i.e., the dearth of women in science professions; (2) solutions; (3) survey questions for measuring sex bias; (4) instructions for improving attitudes toward…

Any consideration of the status of science and mathematics education at the upper secondary school level in Australia must take into account the range of courses offered and the number of students enrolled in the different courses. This monograph describes science and mathematics curricula at national and state levels, and provides full enrollment…

Water is precious. It is also easy to take for granted. Many people recognize that water is scarce in desert areas, but it is harder to realize that places like Massachusetts could face a shortage of pure drinking water. This guide is designed for seventh and eighth grade science and social studies teacher. The lessons require 5 to 10 class…

A history of geology and geography and a brief discussion of many processes which change the face of the earth are detailed in this booklet. The discussion considers time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought. Several chapters related to the concepts of geology and…

This booklet about computers considers time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit referes to life and thought. Several chapters on the history and concepts of computers, a time line related to the concepts, a map of the important geography related to these concepts, a glossary of important…

Nearly every culture has made important discoveries about the universe. Most cultures have searched for a better understanding of the cosmos and how the earth and human life relate. The discussion in this booklet considers time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought.…

This booklet considers scientific methods and values from three aspects; time, space, and spirit. Time refers to a sense of history; space refers to geography; and spirit refers to life and thought. Several chapters on the history and values of science, a time line related to the concepts, a map of the important geography related to these…

Originally designed for gifted students, these reproducible ecology units emphasize the use of higher order thinking skills and are appropriate for use in any classroom. Interdisciplinary in content, the units provide a broad view of ecology. Included are two complete units, one created for the upper elementary gifted student and the other for the…

The study of futuristics is an attempt to spot trends, to make predictions, and to plan creatively in order to provide direction for humanity. Originally designed for the gifted student, these reproducible units on futuristics emphasize the use of higher order thinking skills and are appropriate for use in any classroom. Interdisciplinary in…

This is the fourth report to the Congress of this committee; formerly known as the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Technology. This report summarizes work accomplished since the April, 1986 report. The report contains recommendations for action to ensure the continued and expanded participation of women, minorities and the…

Critical pedagogy, an ideology which opposes education as domination, views knowledge and learning as constructed by the student and teacher together. Its goal is personal and social emancipation and empowerment. The purposes of this paper are to (1) indicate problems in science education which can be addressed by teaching science from a critical,…