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Download full textMechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
Science is often the stepchild among elementary school subjects-- something less than basic but not quite elective. This handbook encourages elementary school principals to begin thinking about science as a fourth "R" in their school's curriculum, a subject that teaches basic skills while enhancing those learned in other curricular…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Interdisciplinary Approach
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Program Development. – 1985
This four-part publication is designed to assist New York school personnel in designing local elementary science programs that will help students increase their scientific literacy. Part I addresses various topics related to implementing a local elementary science program, considering local planning, Regents goals, science instruction, time…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Course Descriptions, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Science Education. – 1985
The Regents competency test in science is a survey test of the core process skills and core understandings taken from the 10 blocks of the "Science Syllabus for Middle and Junior High Schools." The life, earth, and physical sciences are covered equally. Questions testing knowledge (recall and recognition), comprehension, application, and…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Course Descriptions, Earth Science, Elementary School Science
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Office of Curriculum Services. – 1986
This program assessment instrument was developed to identify criteria for excellence in science in Alaskan schools. It was designed to be used by administrators, professional staff and community representatives to assess science programs. The instrument contains categories of items which are to be rated on a five-point scale ranging from "not…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Inservice Teacher Education
Mechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
Provided are suggestions and recommendations for each item on the checklist, contained in Part A of the handbook, which was designed to help elementary school principals assess and improve science programs in their schools. Suggestions/recommendations, designed to make the checklist more meaningful and useful, are keyed by number and/or letter to…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Mechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
This checklist is designed to help elementary school principals assess and improve science programs in their schools. The checklist is divided into four major sections, each dealing with an area that has an impact on these programs: (1) administrative aspects, considering the science curriculum plan, provisions for science in the budget,…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Check Lists, Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Education
