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Peer reviewedGood, Ron; Smith, Mike – Science Teacher, 1987
Explains the Every Teacher a Researcher (ETR) program and invites teachers to participate in classroom research on students' problem-solving abilities. Reviews previous approaches taken to investigations of problem solving in science. Identifies characteristics of successful and unsuccessful problem solvers. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving, Process Education, Research Needs
Download full textAlberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1983
This curriculum guide provides: (1) information on the philosophy of the elementary school science program in Alberta; (2) a list of eight general objectives for science education; (3) 11 statements which identify the desirable characteristics of an elementary science program; (4) a discussion of inquiry in elementary science, considering process…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1984
The Alberta senior high school biology program consists of a core and elective components, both of which are mandatory for instruction. The core represents those skills, attitudes, and concepts required by all students throughout the province; the elective component allows for variety and flexibility in the choice of topics, with emphasis on…
Descriptors: Biology, Class Organization, Core Curriculum, Course Objectives
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
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Div. of Academic Programs. – 1984
This curriculum guide, developed to establish statewide curriculum standards for the Louisiana Competency-based Education Program, encompasses those standards that must be included in the elementary school (kindergarten to grade 6) science program. It consists of: (1) a rationale for an effective elementary school science program; (2) a list and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Biological Sciences, Competency Based Education, Course Descriptions
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
