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Direct linkMetz, Kathleen E. – Elementary School Journal, 2008
The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Academy of Science have emphasized the need to design curriculum such that students do not simply learn about science, but also do science. Although obviously the knowledge-building practices among scientists and children in elementary school science classrooms will always be…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instructional Design, Grade 1, Science Instruction
Venville, Grady; Sheffield, Rachel; Rennie, Leonie J.; Wallace, John – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
In this study we examined curriculum integration in new ways by exploring the link between classroom context, the implementation of community-based, integrated science projects, and the subsequent student learning. The literature is inconsistent regarding the benefits of an integrated approach to curriculum. The research design was a multiple case…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Context Effect, Ecology, Interdisciplinary Approach
Download full textWysession, Michael E.; LaDue, Nicole; Budd, David A.; Campbell, Karen; Conklin, Martha; Kappel, Ellen; Lewis, Gary; Raynolds, Robert; Ridky, Robert W.; Ross, Robert M.; Taber, John; Tewksbury, Barbara; Tuddenham, Peter – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2012
The 21st century will be defined by challenges such as understanding and preparing for climate change and ensuring the availability of resources such as water and energy, which are issues deeply rooted in Earth science. Understanding Earth science concepts is critical for humanity to successfully respond to these challenges and thrive in the…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Scientific Principles, Earth Science, Scientific Concepts
Malone, Molly – Science Scope, 2012
Most middle school students comprehend that organisms have adaptations that enable their survival and that successful adaptations prevail in a population over time. Yet they often miss that those bird beaks, moth-wing colors, or whatever traits are the result of random, normal genetic variations that just happen to confer a negative, neutral, or…
Descriptors: Genetics, Multimedia Materials, Misconceptions, Concept Teaching
Green, André M.; Kent, Andrea M. – Professional Educator, 2016
This study explores the effects of a professional development teacher leadership training program on the pedagogical and content development of math and science teacher leaders at the elementary level. The study is qualitative in nature, and the authors collected data using the online survey instrument Survey Monkey. The major implications of the…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Course Improvement Projects, Mathematics Teachers, Science Teachers
Haymore Sandholtz, Judith; Ringstaff, Cathy; Matlen, Bryan – Elementary School Journal, 2016
This study investigated the extent to which a state-funded teacher professional development program designed to improve K-2 science education led to changes that persisted beyond the funding period. The study used a longitudinal, mixed-methods approach and examined persistence of changes in teachers' content knowledge, self-efficacy, instructional…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Science Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Investigations
Possick, Jennifer – Science and Children, 2007
In this article, the authors' kindergarteners and a fellow first-grade class turned their hallway into a forest! Not just any mural, this culmination of a month-long project was based on observing, questioning, taking field trips, conducting library research (including the internet) and asking experts. The students developed skills in forming…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Animals, Integrated Activities, Science Projects
Ahn, June; Asbell-Clarke, Jodi; Berland, Matthew; Chase, Catherine; Enyedy, Noel; Fusco, Judith; Gardner, Shari; Grover, Shuchi; Halverson, Erica; Jona, Kemi; Lane, H. Chad; Martin, Wendy; Mercier, Emma; Moher, Tom; Ogan, Amy; Pinkard, Nichole; Polman, Joseph; Roschelle, Jeremy; Schank, Patricia; Taylor, Katie Headrick; Wilkerson, Michelle; Worsley, Marcelo – Grantee Submission, 2017
Cyberlearning researchers envision and investigate the future of learning with technology. As of summer 2017, the Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies (CFTL) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) had made 279 research grant awards. In addition, several hundred other NSF research projects have cyberlearning themes. Many of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Science Course Improvement Projects, Instructional Design, Research Projects
Peer reviewedTroxel, Verne A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1975
The discussion here considered projects involving the development of many new courses and strategies for the high school science curriculum. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Science Curriculum, Science Projects
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD. – 1981
The document contains a user's manual and three bibliographies pertaining to Montgomery County, Maryland's Gifted Science Project, a program to provide resources to students in grades 3-8 who are motivated in science. A user's manual offers guidelines for using the project's primary product--the Project Resource File, a collection of resources…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Enrichment
Hedges, H. G.; Robinson, F. G. – Orbit 22, 1974
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Planning, Science Education, Science Fairs
Walker, Jearl – Scientific American, 1979
Discusses how to make and fly boomerangs. (BB)
Descriptors: Physical Sciences, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education
Peer reviewedBlume, Stephen C. – PTA Today, 1987
The purpose of a child's participation in a science fair is to experience learning. Seven steps to creating a successful project are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Fairs, Science Projects
Bahret, Roland – Communicator, 1972
Discusses how snakes can be used for a science project thus helping students better understand snakes. (NQ)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Attitude Change, Ecology, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedJernigan, H. Dean – American Biology Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Biology, Course Descriptions, Instruction, Science Projects
