This self-appraisal checklist was designed by the Ohio State Board of Education to help Ohio teachers and administrators improve elementary science programs. The checklist is organized into seven major categories which represent essential aspects of an elementary science program, including: (1) philosophy; (2) organization and administration; (3)…

Presented are seven folios of energy activities for elementary school students. Each set is devoted to different energy-related themes: (1) What is energy? What does energy do? Where does energy come from?; (2) We find energy in many places; (3) Energy does all the work in the world; (4) The Earth's energy sources are limited; (5) Energy changes…

Attitudinal and time data served as useful guides in providing feedback to modify a series of open-laboratory activities. The population for this study consisted of 80 undergraduate preservice elementary teachers enrolled in a science methods course. The attitudinal instrument used was the Activity Reaction Sheet. The students characterized the…

This is a glossary of words that commonly appear in energy education and environmental education materials. With over 750 words ranging from "abatement" to "zooplankton" this publication includes some uncommon terms such as "anadromous,""film badge,""putrescible," and "tritium." Space is…

Modern educational theory suggests that the learning of a visual science concept is best taught using a combination of pictorial and verbal instruction describing these characteristics and examples and best evaluated using words and visuals not used during instruction. Recent research suggests a four-step instructional-testing model usable by…

The use of photography as an evaluation and research tool is discussed, with an emphasis on an evaluative study of the ESSENCE environmental science curriculum project. The camera was used in site-visits in an attempt to portray the workings of the project and to convey a meaningful understanding of the curriculum as it was actually used in the…

The purpose of this guide is to provide a clear outline of scope, concepts, and objectives of a kindergarten through eighth-grade science program which can serve as a base for the development and articulation of science curriculum within and among the eight school districts in the Northern Valley region, New Jersey. The scope and sequence of…

THIS BULLETIN WAS PREPARED TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE USE OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. CHAPTERS ARE GROUPED UNDER THE HEADINGS, PHILOSOPHY, RESOURCE UNITS, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS IN SUBJECT AREAS, AND EFFECTIVENESS. SUBJECT AREAS DISCUSSED ARE SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, LANGUAGE ARTS, ARITHMETIC, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND ART AND MUSIC.…

THIS SOURCEBOOK CONTAINS INFORMATION TO HELP TEACHERS INSTRUCT ABOUT DRUGS AND DISCOURAGE DRUG ABUSE. THE INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO ANY GROUP OR GRADE LEVEL BUT IT IS PRIMARILY DIRECTED AT A K-12 PROGRAM. THE CONTENT HAS BEEN SELECTED, ORGANIZED, AND PRESENTED IN TERMS OF PRESUMED TEACHER NEED AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DIRECT PUPIL USE.…

A PARTIAL LIST OF NATURE CENTERS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS DIRECTORY. AN INTRODUCTORY SECTION DESCRIBES THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE FACILITIES INCLUDED IN TYPICAL CENTERS. TYPES OF CENTERS INCLUDE MUSEUMS, NATURE SANCTUARIES, ARBORETUMS, CAMPS, AND LABORATORIES. ITEMS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY…

SUMMARIES OF 54 STUDIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION COMPLETED DURING 1950 ARE TREATED IN THIS LISTING. THE STUDIES LISTED REPRESENT THE RESPONSE TO A NATIONWIDE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUESTING COPIES OF RESEARCH REPORTS. FOR EACH ENTRY IN THE LISTING THERE ARE INCLUDED--(1) THE AUTHOR'S NAME, (2) THE TITLE OF THE STUDY, (3) WHETHER OR NOT IT IS A THESIS OR…

SUMMARIES OF 24 STUDIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION COMPLETED DURING 1951 ARE TREATED IN THIS LISTING. THE STUDIES LISTED REPRESENT THE RESPONSE TO A NATIONWIDE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUESTING COPIES OF RESEARCH REPORTS. FOR EACH ENTRY IN THE LISTING THERE ARE INCLUDED--(1) THE AUTHOR'S NAME, (2) THE TITLE OF THE STUDY, (3) WHETHER OR NOT IT IS A THESIS OR…

SUMMARIES OF 78 STUDIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION COMPLETED DURING 1952 ARE TREATED IN THIS LISTING. THE STUDIES LISTED REPRESENT THE RESPONSE TO A NATIONWIDE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUESTING COPIES OF RESEARCH REPORTS. FOR EACH ENTRY IN THE LISTING THERE ARE INCLUDED--(1) THE AUTHOR'S NAME, (2) THE TITLE OF THE STUDY, (3) WHETHER OR NOT IT IS A THESIS OR…

SUMMARIES OF 46 STUDIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION COMPLETED DURING 1953 ARE TREATED IN THIS LISTING. THE STORIES LISTED REPRESENT THE RESPONSE TO A NATIONWIDE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUESTING COPIES OF RESEARCH REPORTS. FOR EACH ENTRY IN THE LISTING THERE ARE INCLUDED--(1) THE AUTHOR'S NAME, (2) THE TITLE OF THE STUDY, (3) WHETHER OR NOT IT IS A THESIS OR…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS THE DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AS PHASE ONE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE USE OF A PROCESS APPROACH TO SCIENCE INSTRUCTION. THIS APPROACH ALLOWS THE CHILD TO LEARN THE CONTENT OF SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE BY USING THE SAME…