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Ruopp, Richard, Ed.; And Others – 1993
Many educators advocate the use of projects in the science classroom. This document describes an effort (LabNet) that has successfully implemented a program that allows students to learn science using projects. Chapter 1, "An Introduction to LabNet" (Richard Ruopp, Megham Pfister), provides an initial framework for understanding the…
Descriptors: High Schools, Physics, Process Education, Science Instruction
Students and Research: Practical Strategies for Science Classrooms and Competitions. Second Edition.
Cothron, Julia H.; And Others – 1993
This book was written to make it easier for classroom teachers to teach students the skills they need to successfully conduct, analyze, and report an experiment and to carry out independent research; it also presents strategies for holding successful science competitions. Part 1 contains field-tested teaching strategies for developing student…
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry
Moomaw, Sally; Hieronymus, Brenda – 1997
Science curricula typically do not capitalize on the hands-on, self-initiated learning style of young children. This book provides a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate approach to science education with young children, with special attention to physics and chemistry. The book's introductory chapter is followed by chapters on: (1) science…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Richards, Colin, Ed.; Holford, Derek, Ed. – 1983
This seven-part book provides the first detailed analysis and assessment of the development of primary science prior to and following a national survey of primary schools in 1978. Key issues central to contemporary policy and practice are identified, set in context, and interrelated for teachers, students, and policymakers. Part I examines several…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
Waddington, D. J., Ed. – 1984
This eight-chapter book is intended for use by chemistry teachers, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and other key personnel working in the field of chemical education. The chapters are: (1) "The Changing Face of Chemistry" (J. A. Campbell); (2) "Curriculum Innovation in School Chemistry" (R. B. Ingel and A. M.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Evaluation Methods