This textbook is a volume in the Pathways in Science series, designed to meet the demands of the modern tendency to introduce science as an essential part of the elementary-school curriculum by presenting a course of carefully graded problems in science for Grades I to VI. Each volume of the series has been organized about a number of units. These…

This textbook is part of the Pathways in Science series, designed to meet the demands of the modern tendency to introduce science as an essential part of the elementary-school curriculum by presenting a course of carefully graded problems in science for Grades I to VI. It presents a well-balanced program, which develops elementary meanings derived…

This textbook is the last volume in the Pathways in Science series, designed to meet the demands of the modern tendency to introduce science as an essential part of the elementary-school curriculum by presenting a course of carefully graded problems in science for Grades I to VI. "Our Earth and Its Story" has been designed to assist the…

The science curriculum model developed for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as Science - A Process Approach is used to analyze two units of Elementary Science Study (ESS). An "ESS hierarchy" was developed from an analysis of the ESS units, and the resulting behavioral statements were organized into seven…

Two tests used in the evaluation of the Conceptually Oriented Program in Elementary Science were analyzed by using the responses of 341 children. The COPES Test of Science Concepts and the COPES Test of Critical Terms were both shown to have a high content validity. Item analysis data showed that not all items in the tests discriminated…

An article about musk oxen is used to introduce the role of clothing in keeping warm. Experiments for primary and advanced classes are included. (MT)

Describes kinds of science equipment needed for elementary schools that do not have to be purchased. Most can be collected from homes. (PS)

Methods of teaching oceanography to elementary school students are described. (DB)

Suggests inexpensive, short-time outdoor projects using school grounds. Projects can involve teachers, students, and community. (BR)

Describes perceptual activities which involve children in questioning perceptions of size and distance that typically appear obvious but that are not accurate. Activities are designed to help the child consider variables that do not always stand out visually but which are important. (BR)