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Peer reviewedKrustchinsky, Rick; Harris, William – Science and Children, 2003
Introduces a science program that provides an exciting, safe, and interactive educational experience. Describes activities and the impact of this program. (KHR)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Partnerships in Education
Download full textERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication, Bloomington, IN. – 2001
This book, one of a series, focuses on science seen every day in homes and neighborhoods. The message of the series of books urges parents and children to spend time together, talk about stories, and learn together. The first part of each book presents stories appropriate for varying grade levels, both younger children and those in grades three…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Parent Student Relationship, Reading Aloud to Others, Reading Habits
PDF pending restorationMichigan State Univ., East Lansing. Inst. for Research on Teaching. – 1991
A series of eight videoconferences was designed to help educational professionals improve schools by applying knowledge gained from research. During the videoconference programs, which are transmitted by satellite to facilities with receiving capacity, viewers can interact by telephone with the program presenters. Each program covers a specific…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Class Activities, Educational Change, Educational Practices
Campbell, Patricia B. – 1992
This brochure, one in a series of four, is designed to assist people working in schools and in the community as they work together to encourage girls in mathematics, science, and engineering. Six sections discuss the reasons for and ways to work together to make changes. The first section describes what special programs can offer schools, and…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Peer reviewedFensham, Peter J. – Educational Leadership, 1987
Science education should be effective as "Science for All" but the science curriculums introduced in the 1960s and 1970s were inadequate and only served a science "elite" while teaching the majority of students that science was not for them. Science must be reexamined and curriculum developers should emphasize exciting examples and everyday…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Ditchfield, Christine, Comp.; Scott, Linda, Comp. – 1987
This publication is one in a series of 12 giving the recommendations that were made for a broad and balanced education program in science for young people. Section one of this guide discusses gender-related issues raised by examining the interests, attitudes, aspirations and behavior that young people bring with them into science classes. Section…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
PDF pending restorationCampbell, Patricia B. – 1992
This brochure, one in a series of four, is designed to assist school, community, and university personnel as they develop and refine programs to encourage girls in mathematics, science, and engineering. The information is divided into seven sections. The first section discusses four reasons why programs that encourage girls to enroll in…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Engineering
