This paper outlines a project for developing a comprehensive volume devoted to concrete teaching ideas, resources, strategies, and activities relating to science education for elementary school students and teachers. An extensive bibliography of existing references on science activities and resources is included. (SL)

This document presents the 1973-74 school year curriculum guide for the Dallas Independent School District for science and health education. Included are the rationale, program goals, overall program, course descriptions, and objectives for each grade K-12 for science education and health education. The program has eight program goals. Behavioral…

This newsletter reviews declines in achievement test scores. American College Testing (ACT) program, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and National Assessment results are reviewed by geographic regions, age groups, sex, race, community type, and order of birth. Results in subject matter areas for 1965-66 and 1975-76 are also reviewed. Conclusions…

Gives suggestions for a six-week aviation unit for primary students, including scheduling, objectives, and descriptions of learning activities. (MLH)

Some ways in which exploratory activities of the preschool child involve science concepts are described. The role of adults knowledgeable about both science and child development is stressed. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experiences. (EB)

Hands-on experiences are encouraged and some examples given to promote discovery learning for the very young. (EB)

Describes a kit containing seven units, each designed to increase the elementary school student's awareness of aviation and career possibilities in aviation. Includes a sample section from one unit. (MLH)

Provides a series of concepts which may aid in the formation of behavioral objectives and learning experiences for elementary school children. Coping behaviors, decision making, life style, self-development, educational awareness, attitudes and appreciations, and career information are considered integral parts of a career education program with…

A learning activity is described in which the children become involved in dialogs with the Earth and its resources, and in turn the eye reads the surroundings and becomes more skilled at observation. (EB)

This project, designed to promote science and engineering careers for people in minority and low-income groups, provides hands-on science experience for children in grades three to eight. (BB)

Presents an evaluation design and strategy for preservice preparation of elementary school teachers in science. Five evaluation dimensions are discussed: population definition, academic concerns, implementation, program team functioning, and attitudes. (HM)

It appears that the science achievement of children in schools is less encouraging than it was a decade ago. Data supporting this claim are presented from several sources. (BB)

Describes a new TV series being produced by the Children's Television Workshop (CTW) aimed at acquainting children 8 to 12 years old with the joys of science. The show is scheduled to be on the air by the fall of 1979. (GA)

Explains that in teaching scientific concepts in the elementary school the focus should be on observations and inferences, that can be drawn only from observation, suitable to the childrens' mental maturity, and carried out in an environment that reinforces discovery learning. (GA)

Describes the content of some instructional materials for elementary school students called The Sea Library to "develop a working ocean vocabulary and a sensory awareness of the ocean and its life." Also gives brief annotations for three teacher/student curriculum aid books. (GA)