Five of the seven papers presented at conferences to acquaint school administrators with federally supported elementary school programs (COPES-Conceptually Oriented Program with Elementary Science; ESS-Elementary Science Study; MINNEMAST-Minnesota Mathematics and Science Teaching Project; SCIS-Science Curriculum Improvement Study; and Science--A…

A 35-item multiple choice test was used before and after instruction of 452 grade six students in a unit introducing human biology. The material was taught by six linear programmed lessons, six 20-minute television lessons, by traditional classroom methods, or combinations of these. Traditional classroom teaching produced significantly higher…

This publication is the report of the instructional program, "Measure and Find Out, A Quantitative Approach to Science," designed for grades four, five, and six. The basic rationale of the program is not to present any material which a child can not observe, describe, and measure. The report is divided into five parts, each explaining different…

This pamphlet describes the preparations for launching a giant Atlas, Gemini (Titan 11), or Saturn launch vehicle. The material is intended for use in elementary general science. The pamphlet is one of the NASA Facts Science Series (each of which consists of four pages) and is designed to fit in the standard size three-ring notebook. Review…

Alternatives for working within a regionally adopted framework for selecting an elementary school science program are considered in this paper. The alternatives are ranked on a scale from 0 to 5 in increasing levels of modifying a set instructional pattern: Level 0, typified by indifference to any consistent program in science; Level 1, a complete…

In this National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) publication, the advantages of having living things in the classroom are discussed. Also given is a brief description of the facilities and environments required for various common mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and plants. (CP)

This study attempted to investigate whether affective differences existed among teachers and pupils relative to the science programs offered within their schools. The results of the study revealed that only a moderate degree of satisfaction exists among teachers and pupils toward their science programs. None of the programs, either commercially…

The project described in this report is an attempt to develop scales to assess teachers' attitudes toward teaching elementary school science. The instrument produced, Science Teaching Attitude Scales, consists of six scales, each of which has a statement of the attitude to be assessed and five statements to determine the extent to which the…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. The unit has been constructed for use by intermediate grade elementary school pupils. The seven lessons are designed to inform students about the land to develop a land ethic. The unit should be able to be completed in two to three weeks. The…

Simple soap bubbles can be used to have children make educationally valuable discoveries about how materials behave, what their properties are, and how they can be used or changed. (Author/BB)

Describes care and feeding of Anoles (chameleons), including suggested classroom activities. (BB)

Ideas are presented for demonstrating the kilometer to school children. (BB)

Elodea is an attractive plant, well suited for classroom aquaria. This article describes the collection, care, and maintenance of this plant. (BB)

Rain observation activities are described for preschool and lower-elementary children. (BB)

Describes the establishment of a science processes curriculum in an elementary school utilizing elements from the Science 5/13 and Science-A Process Approach (SAPA) projects. (SL)