Examines key influences on science teaching and teacher education since 1955. Suggests a new paradigm for elementary science teacher education. Presents case for three theoretical constructs that can inform policy and programs in science teacher education: constructivism, reflection, and professional community. Suggests that because of the…

Described is an integrated science and mathematics activity which is an extension of the Elementary Science Study unit "The Clay Boat." Discussed are prerequisite skills, science and mathematics concepts covered, objectives, content background, materials, procedures, and evaluation for this activity. (CW)

Described is a visitation of elementary school students to a college designed to enhance career awareness. Included are six activities performed by students as part of their college visitation. Preplanning, the actual visitation, and follow-up activities are discussed. (KR)

Activities designed to teach children about solar distance and size are presented. These include a classroom-sized model, an outdoor model, a read-aloud activity, and follow-up activities. Available resource materials in print and on film are listed. (CW)

Describes a year long laboratory program for third, fourth, and fifth graders. States the goal of the program is to demonstrate what chemistry is, how it is done, and why it is fun and interesting. Provides a syllabus of the experiments and lists educational objectives. (MVL)

Discusses the use of local networks and integrated learning systems in delivering instruction. Presents a summary of projects initiated by the states of Maryland, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, and North Carolina. Notes that although network software is gaining popularity, most software is still for the individual user. (MVL)

Summarizes a workshop at the 1988 AAAS Annual Meeting to examine ethics and values education and research. Issues a series of conclusions and recommendations for expanding and improving work in the field. Notes a need to increase preservice and inservice training in ethics and values studies for science teachers. (MVL)

Major findings and prediction models resulting from longitudinal research are presented. Discussed are the study design; variables, trends, and profiles; a follow-up study; and implications and policy recommendations. A summary model designed to explain this phenomenon is given. (CW)

Reported is a summary and review of over 300 research papers published in 1987. The review is organized into four sections: (1) "Learners and Learning"; (2) "Teachers and Teaching"; (3) "Curriculum and Instruction"; and (4) "Context and Settings." (YP)

Discussed are the advantages and processes of making collections with children. An activity for making a classroom collection (herbarium folios) is described and includes materials and procedures. The processes of collecting and classifying are stressed. (CW)

Six paper and pencil activities on marine ecology are presented with answers. Included are a food pyramid, a maze, a find-a-word puzzle, a sea food chain, a crossword puzzle, and a predator-prey puzzle. (CW)

Describes an activity in which students monitor the plastic waste production in their households, research its effects on freshwater and marine life, and propose ways to lessen the problem. Provides objectives, background information, materials, procedures, extension activities, and an evaluation for students. (Author/RT)

Outlines a one day chemistry seminar which is part of the Elementary Science Fellows Programs at the Wisconsin Regional Staff Development Center. Lists the topics of the program and some activities that were used. Discusses the status of the program. (MVL)

Reports that young children in the pedestrian accident prone age range of four-eight years hold a variety of naive conceptions regarding speed. Proposes a primary science unit using a conceptual change approach. (MVL)

Outlines a lesson on the study of rocks including classification, identification, and observation techniques. Provides a listing of activities which integrate rocks with art, mathematics, and language arts. (RT)