This study was designed to see if objectives accompanying test items increased cognitive learning. The results indicate that objectives accompanying pretest items facilitate student study and preparation for posttests, but objectives accompanying posttest items inhibited performance. (BR)

Suggests that current crust-evolution research can and should be used in courses K-12. The NAGT is going to develop suitable materials to provide teachers with the necessary concepts and understandings as well as materials for students in an effort to provide a more rapid response to and use of the constant progress and change occurring in…

Discusses three kits developed by museums in British Columbia for use in rural classrooms. The science kit on marine biology consists of modules which included specimens, books, audiovisual materials and student activities. (BR)

This curriculum plan is submitted as a framework for developing educational programs at the Columbus Zoo Aquarium (CZA) for elementary school students in grades 3 through 6. It is intended to provide support and assistance to those involved with CZA programs. Major sections include: (1) "Review of Columbus Zoo's Educational Programs";…

This activity book presents reading activities for grades 4-7 exploring the mysterious creatures of the deep sea. The creatures include: angel sharks; argonauts; barberfish; comb jelly; croakers; electric rays; flying fish; giganturid; lantern fish; narwhals; northern basket starfish; ocean sunfish; Portuguese man-of-war; sea cucumbers; sea…

This book is written for children 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume describes: (1) the eight species of bears, including black bear, brown bear, grizzly bear, spectacled bear, sun bear, sloth bear, polar bear, and giant panda; (2) geographical habitats of bears; (3)…

This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, facinate them and educate them, this volume explores the physical and environmental characteristics of the world's oceans. Topics are: (1) human exploration; (2) the food chain; (3) coral reefs; (4) currents and tides; (5) waves; (6)…

This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume explains in text and pictures how plastic is made from oil, the problems with this nearly indestructible material, and the future of plastics. Topics include: (1) formation of oil; (2) history of…

This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume examines the characteristics and natural history of elephants. Topics included are: (1) elephant's ancestors; (2) elephant life; and (3) training elephants for work. Quiz items are included. (YP)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in attitude toward achievement in science between boys and girls in grade two and in grade five to see if differences reported for middle school students may apply to elementary students. The need for such research is based upon the growing awareness among teachers, parents,…

Curriculum is enriched in relevant and unique ways by field trips which allow real world practice for skills learned in the classroom. Field trips offer teachers many opportunities to provide essential, concrete, hands-on learning experiences for students. Subject matter barriers dissolve in the interdisciplinary nature and context of the field…

One of the problems of the English language is that individual words can often convey such a breadth of meaning that people often find themselves speaking past each other. The jargon of the environment is not immune. The words included in this publication are some of those more basic to the understanding of the environment. Definitions offered…

This module (recommended for grades 5 or 6) provides information on water in the community. Topics considered include: safe water (showing how clear water may be unsafe to drink); water sources; drinking water and wells; clean water underground; how water gets from the ground to the faucet inside a home; the groundwater of seaside and inland…

Safety is a very important consideration for science teachers at all levels. Hazardous conditions exist wherever science is taught, whether indoors or outdoors. Many feel that it is important for safety instruction to be an integral part of any science program if teachers are to provide the safest possible environment for their students. Since the…

Provided in this guide is an array of supplementary activities centered around the topic of aviation. Although the activities are designed for students in grades 2 to 6, teachers are encouraged to adapt them to other grade levels or to the individual abilities of students. The activities are presented in five parts by subject area and within these…