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Kelly, P. J., Ed. – 1988
One of the important aims of good biology teaching should be to encourage some basic understanding and appreciation of ecology. This understanding should include not only the scientific basis of ecology, but also its application for human welfare and, in particular, for rational exploitation and management of the natural environment and resources.…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Conservation (Environment), Developing Nations, Ecology
Download full textGeorgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1982
Background information and exemplary units for teaching science in Georgia's middle school grades are provided. Discussed in the first section are: (1) the rationale for including science in middle school grades, focusing on science/society/technology, science/social issues, scientific reasoning, and scientific literacy; (2) role of science…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Plano Independent School District, TX. – 1977
This curriculum guide for the Plano Intermediate School District (Texas) Outdoor Learning Center is divided into three major sections. Section I provides information on the numbered stations/posts found along the perimeter and inner trails of the center and includes brief comments on the philosophy of environmental education and the history…
Descriptors: Animals, Curriculum Guides, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
This teacher's manual is the approved provincial guide for grade 10 science in Manitoba schools. Part 1 (an overview) discusses rationale, learning theory/design, and goals/objectives for the curriculum; design of Science 100 and 101; effects of metric system on the curriculum; special needs students; and student evaluation. Part 2 discusses…
Descriptors: Biology, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design
Lee, Connie L. – 1984
Outdoor education is an informal method of teaching and learning which offers opportunities for elementary school students, regardless of intellectual abilities, to learn about and appreciate their environment and acquire skills with which to enjoy a lifetime of creative, productive, and healthful living. Outdoor education can enrich, vitalize,…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Discovery Learning, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
Lang, Harry G. – 1984
This paper examines various issues related to the teaching of science to hearing impaired students at the elementary school, intermediate school, secondary school, and college levels. Also included are: (1) summaries of national surveys on the state-of-the-art; (2) suggested strategies for teaching hearing impaired students; (3) three case studies…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary School Science
Brennan, Eileen G., Ed.; McGovern, John J., Ed. – 1984
This publication provides background information and activity suggestions on air pollution and related environmental topics. Student projects and experiments which can be adapted at both elementary and secondary levels are also provided. Information is organized in three parts. Part I covers basic facts about air pollutants including the types,…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedClovis, Christopher J. – Science Education Review, 2005
In Ontario, the secondary school science curriculum advocates the use of laboratory activities to reinforce specific scientific concepts and promotes the development of skills in scientific investigation and communication. Students in biology courses are often expected to identify unknown substances using standard tests, but rarely are these tests…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Biology, Secondary School Science, Scientific Concepts
Indiana State Dept. of Public Instruction, Indianapolis. Div. of Curriculum. – 1982
Energy education units (consisting of a general teacher's guide and nine units containing a wide variety of energy lessons, resources, learning aids, and bibliography) were developed for the Indiana Energy Education Program from existing energy education materials. The units were designed to serve as an entire curriculum, resource document,…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Coal, Conservation Education, Energy
Hartl, David, Ed.; And Others – 1977
Learning objectives and suggested activities, monitoring procedures and resources for the Washington K-3 Small Schools Science Curriculum are based on the rationale that "young children need the opportunity to observe, classify, predict, test ideas again and again in a variety of contexts, ask questions, explain, discuss ideas, fail, and succeed.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science
Leavey, Marshall B.; Hollifield, John H. – 1980
This teacher's manual provides general and specific guidelines for use of Teams-Games-Tournaments (TGT) Life Science Curriculum materials at the junior high-middle school level. TGT is an innovative instructional model which focuses on the learning of basic skills, information, and concepts, by rewarding students in small teams rather than at the…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Educational Games, Junior High Schools, Learning Motivation
VAN DEVENTER, W.C. – 1967
REPORTED ARE THE RESULTS OF A CURRICULUM RESEARCH PROJECT OF THE MICHIGAN SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT FOR USE IN TEACHING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL UNIFIED SCIENCE. THE COMMITTEE USED PREVIOUS RESEARCH DATA, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF INSTRUCTION AND INQUIRY TRAINING, TO DEVELOP 13 UNITS INCLUDING 55 OPEN-ENDED LABORATORY…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development
TEACHING SCIENCE AT THE SECONDARY STAGE, A HANDBOOK ON THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE TO THE AVERAGE PUPIL.
KNOCK, H.E.; AND OTHERS – 1967
THIS ENGLISH PUBLICATION IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR PROSPECTIVE OR PRACTICING TEACHERS IN THE TEACHING OF GENERAL EDUCATION SCIENCE TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. IT IS BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT SCIENCE SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED, AND TAUGHT, AS A HUMAN ACTIVITY WHICH EXPLORES THE REALM OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE, MAPS IT METHODICALLY BUT…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum Development
Bonar, John R., Ed.; Hathway, James A., Ed. – 1972
This is the student's edition of the Record Book which accompanies the unit "Environmental Science" of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) for level III students (grade 9). Space is provided for answers to the questions from the student's text as well as for the optional excursions and the self evaluation. An introductory…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Grade 9, Individualized Instruction, Industry
Bonar, John R., Ed.; Hathway, James A., Ed. – 1972
This is the student's edition of the Record Book which accompanies the unit "In Orbit" of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) for level III students (grade 9). Space is provided for answers to the questions from the student text as well as for the optional excursions and the self evaluation. An introductory note to the…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Energy, Grade 9, Individualized Instruction
