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Graeber, Mary – 1972
The typical approach to the teaching of an elementary school science methods course for undergraduate students was compared with an experimental approach based upon activities appearing in the Conceptually Oriented Program in Elementary Science (COPES) teacher's guides. The typical approach was characterized by a coverage of many topics and a…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Methods Courses, Peer Teaching
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Dept. of Science Education. – 1972
The teacher's edition for the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study Level III unit entitled "Why You're You" provides specific suggestions for teaching the seven chapters included in the unit. The unit deals primarily with the concepts of genetics and a brief discussion is included in the beginning about some of the basic ideas in this…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Curriculum Guides, General Science, Genetics
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Dept. of Science Education. – 1972
The teacher's edition for the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study Level III unit entitled "What's Up" provides specific information useful for teachers in teaching the unit. The unit deals primarily with concepts of space and space travel. A brief introduction is provided dealing with basic ideas of rocketry, lunar geology, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, General Science, Instructional Materials, Junior High School Students

School Science Review, 1978
Presents courses, projects and teaching styles relating to different areas of science that are used in British schools. School science for the education of all, chemistry-O level syllabus, and teaching styles in the Nuffield A-level Physics course are examples of information presented. (HM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials

Korporaal, Arie; And Others – Journal of Geological Education, 1978
The contents of a student investigation booklet of a Crustal Evolution Education Project instructional module is presented in a slightly condensed form. The module uses deep sea data collected by The Glomar Challenger. (MR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools

Murtha, Kathleen T. – American Biology Teacher, 1977
This article introduces the reader to Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS) materials. These materials are designed to teach children an understanding of basic ecological relationships. One teacher's use of OBIS materials with 7th graders is described. (MR)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Grade 7

George, Simon – Physics Teacher, 1988
Reports the results of a national survey on teaching introductory physics at the college level. Lists the names of the most frequently used textbooks, reasons for changing textbooks used earlier, information regarding laboratory manuals, and instructor's comments on this type of course. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Manuals, National Surveys

Howe, Ann C.; Stanback, Bessie – Science Education, 1985
Presents a review of research on the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS). Areas addressed include: (1) teacher education; (2) student cognitive and affective outcomes; (3) teacher and student facilitative characteristics and behaviors; and (4) ISCS instructional materials. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Literature Reviews

Paldy, Lester G. – American Journal of Physics, 1972
Describes how the Physics Department at the State University of New York at Stonybrook has attempted to provide a new model for working with elementary schools and assisting them in introducing science materials. (Author/TS)
Descriptors: College Role, College School Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science

Bicak, Laddie J. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Proposes the use of schoolyard activities as a viable alternative to extended field trips for field investigations in biology. Describes and provides examples of different approaches including a problem oriented technique, Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS), and a sourcebook sponsored by the Council for Elementary Science…
Descriptors: Biology, Instructional Materials, Outdoor Activities, School Location

Fawns, Rod – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1981
Discussed is the question: "If science curricula reflect actions of pressure groups to include or delete certain content, is science a part of a basic, liberal education?" (PB)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Objectives, Evolution

Rojas, Carlos A.; Mayer, Victor J. – Journal of Geological Education, 1979
Reports that teachers of the Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) exhibit most of the characteristics typical of earth science teachers. However, their backgrounds in geology are superior to those of most earth science teachers. CEEP students tend to be academically above average. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Research, Formative Evaluation, Geology

Millar, R. H. – European Journal of Science Education, 1981
Outlines an approach for interpreting the influence of social factors on the directions in which secondary school science curricula have developed and explores the influence of the institutional context of comprehensivization on emerging science curriculum in Great Britain in the 1960s. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Opinions
BSCS Journal, 1980
Discusses various aspects of the human sciences program, including its modular format, activity-centered orientation, personalized approach, interdisciplinary nature, and flexibility in packaging. Descriptions are made for four modules within the program. (CS)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Modules, Program Descriptions

Fisher, Darrell L.; Fraser, Barry J. – European Journal of Science Education, 1980
Describes some of the conceptual, measurement, and methodological problems associated with evaluating science curricula in terms of their impact on students' content-free cognitive outcomes. A study of the effects of including ASEP (Australian Science Education Project) materials into a seventh-grade program revealed several significant…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Course Content, Curriculum Evaluation