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Download full textMcClain, Janis J. – 1972
To further evaluate a method of content analysis and aid in identifying scientific concepts appropriate at the elementary level, science material in a standard textbook series was examined. This paper reports and summarizes the analysis of sections of the California state-adopted textbook series, "Concepts in Science." The conceptual…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Content Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary School Science
La Shier, William S., Jr.; And Others – 1976
This study involved the participants of a four-week, National Science Foundation-sponsored workshop who were interested in piloting the life science phase of Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) materials in six school districts in Northeast Kansas. The purpose of the study was to investigate the progress of participant usage of SCIS and to…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Curriculum, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Baker, Thomas M. – 1973
A synopsis of the 1972-73 annual report for the Del Mod System is presented together with a brief description of the projects within the local schools. Individual teacher research projects are listed by teacher name, school district, and project title. Field agent programs and some conclusions and recommendations about their work are described.…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Harder, Alma Jean; Newsom, Carolyn Clark – 1975
A unit of study is presented in this monograph, intended to be self-sufficient, though teachers are urged to read as much material as possible. Overall objectives are presented. Time allotted is suggested at two weeks. The unit contains ten mini-units, plus class activities, class discussion questions, individual student projects, and possible…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Boulder, CO. – 1975
These resource papers encourage the student to discover for himself the contributions to a problem made through original literature. Since some of the papers are controversial or contradict one another, the student will need to evaluate them to determine his position. It is hoped that these papers will foster an appreciation of the work of the…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Critical Reading, Environmental Education, Ethics
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Boulder, CO. – 1975
These resource papers encourage the student to discover for himself the contributions to a problem made through original literature. Since some of the papers are controversial or contradict other papers, the student will need to evaluate them to determine his position. It is hoped that these papers will also foster an appreciation of the work of…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Energy, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Boulder, CO. – 1975
These resource papers encourage the student to discover for himself the contributions to a problem made through original literature. Since some of the papers are controversial or contradict other papers, the student will need to evaluate them to determine his position. It is hoped that these papers will also foster an appreciation of the work of…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Land Use
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Boulder, CO. – 1975
These resource papers encourage the student to discover for himself the contributions to a problem made through original literature. Since some of the papers are controversial or contradict other papers, the student will need to evaluate them to determine his position. It is hoped that these papers will also foster an appreciation of the work of…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Resource Materials
Bates, Gary C.; Watson, Fletcher G. – 1976
This study investigated whether the interaction of teacher, student, and classroom characteristics has a significant effect on classroom climate. Linear regression techniques were used to predict selected scales of "Anderson's Learning Environment Inventory" (LEI) from sets of orthogonal variables which are representative characteristics…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Research, Physics, Prediction
Penny, Maria Bramtot – 1971
The purpose of this study was to prepare a valid and reliable instrument to evaluate the objectives dealing with the behaviors expected in Part 1 of the Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) physics course. There were six phases to the study: (1) identification of the processes, (2) selection thereof, (3) construction of instrument, (4) pilot…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research, Evaluation
Martinez-Perez, Luis Armando – 1973
This study examined specific student characteristics in seventh-grade students and attempted to make comparisons of these characteristics as a function of their science course program. A total of 109 students participated in Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) classes and 106 students participated in non-individualized science classes.…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research, Instruction
Herrera, Sharon; Thier, Herbert D. – 1974
This teacher's guide has been constructed to enable the teacher of science in elementary schools to turn the classroom into a science laboratory. The teacher becomes an observer and a guide when using this curriculum. The Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) Conceptual Framework and the Program Overview in this guide show how a unit of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Gabel, Dorothy; Herron, J. Dudley – 1975
Reported is a study of the effects of self-pacing versus deadlines and working with a partner versus working alone on learning rate, retention, and attitude. Seventh grade Intermediate Science Curriculum Studies (ISCS) students of 12 teachers located in two different localities (city and county) participated in the study. Results showed that…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Instruction
Australian Science Education Project, Toorak, Victoria. – 1973
This is a National Trial Print of an Australian Science Education Project unit entitled Males and Females. Materials provided consist of a teacher's edition of the written materials, a student record book, and seven large black and white photographs showing various stages in the dissection of a pregnant rat. This unit has been written to help…
Descriptors: Human Body, Human Development, Junior High School Students, Reproduction (Biology)
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Dept. of Education, Saipan. – 1973
This teacher's guide is for an elementary school science unit designed for use with third grade (or older) children in the Trust Territory of Micronesia. Although there is a degree of similarity to curriculum materials developed for the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, this Micronesian unit does not purport to be an adaptation or edition of…
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
