IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE EDUCATION, CONCEPTS ARE BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE, NOT MEMORIZED FROM PRINTED MATERIAL. TEACHERS SHOULD BE ALERT AT ALL TIMES TO SET UP OR CALL ATTENTION TO SITUATIONS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE USE OF PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES. THE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES THAT WILL PROMOTE AND STIMULATE PROBLEM-SOLVING SITUATIONS AND HELP TO…

THE SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROJECT PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES IN CULTURALLY DEPRIVED NEIGHBORHOODS. INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT WERE YOUTHS FROM PREDOMINANTLY CHINESE, NEGRO,AND SPANISH-SPEAKING BACKGROUNDS. FIELD TRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO BUILD EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. IT WAS ANTICIPATED THAT THROUGH EXTENDED…

THE ACTION STUDY WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A RICHER BACKGROUND OF INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING EXPERIENCES FOR THE CULTURALLY DEPRIVED CHILD THROUGH A BETTER USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SCHOOL FACILITIES AND MATERIALS. THE SECOND FACET OF THE PROGRAM CONCERNED WORKING WITH PARENTS. CONSULTATION AND ENRICHMENT WERE GIVEN IN ART, MUSIC, READING, AND…

This handbook on how to involve parents in school activities, includes ideas and techniques which were used by Hawaii's kindergarten and elementary school teachers to (1) help parents understand how learning takes place; (2) provide parents with opportunities to observe and participate in classroom activites; and (3) work with parents and…

Described in this manual are two field investigations which utilize the natural environment to teach ecological principles to high school students. In groups of five to ten, students study two aquatic environments and then prepare a booklet which summarizes their work. The manual is divided into four parts: (1) teacher's guide; (2) student's…

This collection of activities uses outdoor education and field trips to teach concepts of multi-disciplinary interest along with lessons in ecology and environment. Teaching modules usually include information on grade level, main subject being addressed, theme, objectives, and other useful information in addition to instructions for the activity.…

The major objective of this study was to determine whether a relationship existed between eleventh-grade biology students' attitude toward science and environmental concepts and their exposure to field trip activities. All students in the sample were using the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) textbook, Green Version. The study was…

It is proposed that the most effective technique for teaching about aging and the aged at the secondary level is through the use of intergenerational activities, providing opportunities for the interaction of young and old. Including older adults in various class activities is suggested. Using these individuals as guest instructors and aides in…

PREPARING CHILDREN TO WRITE BY TAKING THEM OUT OF THE CLASSROOM TO SHARE EXPERIENCES IS A RESPECTED PRACTICE IN SOME ENGLISH PRIMARY SCHOOLS. SINCE A TEACHER CANNOT PREDICT WITH CERTAINTY WHEN A CHILD WILL BE READY FOR WRITTEN EXPRESSION, HE MUST REPEATEDLY ENCOURAGE THE CHILD TO SHARE, TO TALK OVER, AND LATER--WHEN THE MOMENT OF EXPRESSION…

An 8-week summer institute was conducted to train 27 public school persons to better evaluate Title I, Title III, and other curriculum-improvement programs. Focus was on improving the planning measurement and educational research competencies of the participants. A "core curriculum" of 12 quarter hours for graduate credit was…

The purpose of this study was to investigate existing state laws and court decisions related to teacher responsibility and liability during field trips. Literature on field trips as an educational activity and on teacher responsibility while leading field trips was reviewed. A normative survey was conducted, using an opinionnaire specifically…

This is the third of four booklets describing the Environmental Living Program. This program, which has been in operation since 1969, provides overnight living experiences for elementary and secondary school students at cultural, historic, or prehistoric sites throughout the West. This booklet discusses such questions as: How do the teachers…

This booklet was prepared to help the user interpret the natural history of Blackbird Marsh Nature Trail in Escambia County, Florida, and serves as a guide to the animal and plant life. The publication is part of a series of illustrated guides designed for use by teachers and students of all levels in conjunction with field trips to the 1200-acre…

Although the directory to Denver's historic sites has been compiled particularly for the use of teachers and their classes, it will be useful to all individuals and groups of any age who are interested in exploring the history of the Denver area. Seventy historic sites are listed alphabetically. Information for each provides address, phone, price…

This publication is designed to inform practicing science teachers of recent, relevant research results in the field of science education. Articles are written to identify ideas of practical application in the science classroom, to inform science teachers of the kinds of research which need to be done to supply answers to current concerns, and to…