A model for change is currently being tested in a collaborative effort between a national research center and a large school district: the Research and Development Center for Teacher Education at the University of Texas at Austin and the Jefferson County, Colorado, Public School District. (Author/MLF)

Seven steps are given for identifying a rock or a mineral. (SA)

Describes independent and group research activities for the classroom focusing on the properties of air. (SS)

Examines the periodical "Scienceland," a Panasonic light scope, and an astronomy light for quality, accuracy, and usefulness in the classroom. (MA)

Describes a link scheme in biology between the University of Edinburgh and local state primary schools. Undergraduates reading biology or medicine are assigned for a year to schools where they help with biology projects. (Author/BB)

Two British elementary classes were taught chemistry by either Scheme A, involving the idea of chemical reactions as combination or decomposition, or Scheme B, the Nuffield inductive method utilizing heat and weight changes. Test results showed that Class A performed significantly better. (MLH)

Lists textbook series for children (either grades K-6 or 1-6) with teachers' editions, data supplied by publisher including copyright or revision dates of 1973 or later. Also listed are widely used teacher education texts, copyrighted after 1970. Books are coded as to specific focus: activities, content, or methodology. Useful for classroom…

A behind-the-scenes look to help you be a more effective decision maker on science materials. (Editor)

Lists materials and procedures for experimenting with detergents. Included are methods for determination of the densities of dry detergents, ph values of detergent solutions, and a discussion of the ability of detergents to remove iodine stains from cloth. (CS)

Gives examples of active learning experiences for children in an outdoor setting. Discussed are ideas for role-playing and active physical involvement. (CS)

Describes a master's degree program in elementary science education at Western Washington State College, designed for the elementary teacher interested in teaching science but without a vast background in the sciences. (CS)

Presents a role-playing activity that enables elementary students to learn how atoms and molecules behave. (JRH)

Investigates the extent to which analogies in instructional science books are provided by authors. Eighty texts available from commercial publishers and intended for use in the elementary school classroom were analyzed. It was found that most of the books did not offer many analogies and fewer than those for older students. (Contains 49…

Investigates 53 11-year-old children's understanding of the concepts of force and energy using a modified interview-about-instances technique. Identifies three frameworks which appeared to guide the pupil's thinking, only one of which was consistent with the accepted scientific definitions. Reports sex differences related to the frameworks.…

Provides two fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in physical education and science. Grade levels, objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are described for each activity. (MES)