Discussed is the coordination of the study of arithmetic and space science in the elementary school program. (CT)

Discusses the importance of designing new science curriculum to emphasize these features: ecology-environment concepts; close tie between science and human values; technology and the application of science; processes which will enable man to more effectively use and control science and technology; integrated science; and…

Proposes a mechanistic model for development and evaluation of national elementary and secondary school science curricula. (JM)

Describes ways of teaching concepts instead of facts on field trips; the basic idea is to direct children to new experiences and help them explore unknown environments, letting the children develop their own concepts of environment. Future experiences will reinforce their concept or cause it to be modified. (BR)

Presents a unit of study on the moon and the teaching method used with a sixth grade class. Students were involved in many aspects of scientific investigations; individual differences were met in a variety of ways. (BR)

Presents the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study designed to determine the feasibility of using a test consisting of a composite of different taxonomic items to evaluate instructional outcomes in elementary science. Subjects were a random selection of 9 pupils of high ability and 9 pupils of average ability from each of grades 2-5 in a…

Presents the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study designed to determine if, among other things, an Inquiry program would have a continued effect on children's behavior after the novelty of the situation had passed. (LC)