This science curriculum guide for grades K-6 consists of a continuum of fundamental skills and attitudes along which students progress from K-6, gradually strengthening their understanding of science. Process skills and attitudes are emphasized in this guide using content as the vehicle for learning the skills and attitudes. Six sections are…

Presented is a description of the creation of the National Forests system, how trees grow, managing the National Forests, types of management systems, and managing for multiple use, including wildlife, water, recreation and other uses. Included are: (1) photographs; (2) line drawings of typical leaves, cones, flowers, and seeds; and (3)…

Compiled as an immediate source of reference and guidance, this manual was published by the Scottish Schools Science Equipment Research Centre to provide the following information about alphabetically listed chemicals considered to be hazardous: (1) the hazards; (2) incompatibility with other agents; (3) methods for handling, storage, disposal and…

Reported is an investigation of: (1) the effect of teacher wait-time on science achievement; and (2) the difference in the achievement of children at the formal stage and those at the concrete stage of cognitive development. Teacher wait-time was defined as the length of the pause preceding any teacher utterance. The sample consisted of 23 intact…

This is a curriculum guide in marine education for grades two and three. It gives information for the setup and maintenance of marine aquariums, as well as information on the care and feeding of marine animals. The unit should take about three or four weeks. A calendar is given showing the amount of time needed for each part. The guide is divided…

These marine education materials are based on the approach that students learn best when given a multisensory experience. The activities are intended to develop such experiences for the visually impaired child. Activities are intended to supplement an upper-elementary science curriculum or be the basis of a unit on marine biology. The guide is…

Described is the kindergarten through eighth-grade science program of the Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland. This program places emphasis on biological science and physical science. Involved are activities selected from several sources, which emphasize the processes of science, the nature of science, and the substance of…

Six Piagetian-type tasks, designed to examine associated topological groupings, were examined to determine if a hierarchical relationship existed among them. The groupings examined were: the partitioning of sets and addition of subsets, reciprocity of proximities, one-to-one multiplication of elements, order of placement, symmetrical interval…

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an instructional program in reading and language development in the content areas of science, social studies, and mathematics in grade two. An experimental group received formally prepared lessons in reading for twenty minutes per day for five weeks each, in science, social studies,…

THIS HANDBOOK WHICH THE TEACHER MAY USE IN PLANNING COURSES OF STUDY IS INTENDED TO SUPPLY FACTUAL DATA IN REGARD TO THE USES OF ALCOHOL AND NARCOTICS. THE INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO ANY GROUP OR GRADE LEVEL, BUT IT IS PRIMARILY DIRECTED FOR K-12 PROGRAMS. THE HANDBOOK IS IN THREE SECTIONS. THE FIRST INCLUDES FACTS ABOUT BEVERAGE ALCOHOL.…

INFORMATION ON RECENT CURRICULUM REVISIONS IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCIENCE IS PRESENTED. THE CHAPTERS INCLUDE MATERIALS FROM PAPERS THAT WERE PRESENTED AT NINE REGIONAL CONFERENCES OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. THE INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER RELATES CURRICULUM MODIFICATION TO CHANGING SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CONCOMITANT…

SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH RELATED TO ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHING IS REVIEWED. OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHING AFTER 1850 ARE PRESENTED. GENERAL TYPES OF STUDIES INCLUDED IN THE SURVEY ARE DESCRIBED IN AN OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH IN SCIENCE EDUCATION DURING…

Presented are the results of an exploratory study in which methods used in research on teaching were adapted to research on elementary school science teaching. An observation system was designed that enabled an observer to record detailed, context-specific information about the behavior of teachers (N=22) and students in grades 2-5 during…

Presented is a series of activity cards developed in order to help children explore mapping ideas in a variety of ways. Children work with concrete materials such as blocks, puzzles, checkerboards, and three-dimensional graphs. Concepts covered include scale, the usefulness of symbols, and relationships. The games can be used with individuals,…

This annotated bibliography provides sources for information on science education for the handicapped. Listings are provided of general references and also those dealing with research in the three areas of the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, and other handicapping conditions. (CS)