This publication provides guidelines for chemistry programs in two-year colleges. Contents include: (1) "Chemistry Program Mission and Review"; (2) "Organizational Structure for Chemistry Programs"; (3) "Financial Support"; (4) "Faculty and Supporting Staff"; (5) "Facilities"; (6) "The Curriculum"; and (7) "Advising, Articulation, and Alliances".…

This publication provides guidelines and evaluation procedures for undergraduate professional education in chemistry. Contents include: (1) "Scope and Organization of the Chemistry Program"; (2) "Financial Support"; (3) "Curriculum Requirements"; (4) "Commentary on Curriculum Requirements"; (5) "Faculty, Staff, and Facilities Requirements"; (6)…

This document presents best practice recommendations for important elements of environmental education including content, program development and implementation, assessment and evaluation, and professional development. Written for providers of environmental education, the guide is designed to help environmental education providers develop and…

This article proposes incorporating principles of universal design into elementary school science programming. Advantages include increasing access to the general education curriculum, enhancing student progress in science, and framing the general education curriculum to make it more appropriate for students with disabilities. Of five models of…

Provides a brief index of what is being thought and supported in efforts to formulate a new framework for general education in the sciences. Explains that the goal is to find science curricula with the aim of preparing young people for responsible citizenship in a democratic society. (DDR)

Ohio's Model Competency-Based Science Program is designed to provide direction for school districts in developing local competency-based science education programs. This guidebook provides direction for those responsible for developing district science programs. Section 1 is an introduction to competency-based education that covers the spirit and…

The paper discusses the mathematics and science education of gifted students in grades 7 through 12. Characteristics of students gifted in science and mathematics are described; identification procedures reported in the literature are reviewed including general approaches and those specific to math and science; teaching methods involving…

This guide is intended for use by individuals sensitive to the needs of minority students for precollege programs that will prepare them for college-level engineering course work and eventual entry into the engineering profession. The guide emphasizes practical approaches to establishing and maintaining such a program. A hypothetical program…

Based on the expertise generated by years of work in minority engineering program development, this handbook consolidates the experiences of program directors, industry sponsors, and school system collaborators. Its purpose is to provide quidelines for setting up a comprehensive precollege engineering program. Discussions include: (1) history; (2)…

This document is designed to assist administrators and teachers in planning, developing, and implementing science programs in kindergarten through grade 12. It provides a philosophical foundation and curricular framework from which educators may construct comprehensive science education programs. The materials presented will aid local school…

This guide is intended for use in helping high school and entry-level community college students in acquiring the practical science skills necessary to ensure successful completion of an associate-level allied health program. The guide was originally developed to provide an articulation model for high school students interested in entering the…