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Houseal, Ana K.; Ellsworth, Peter C. – Science and Children, 2014
The fact that "The Next Generation Science Standards" ("NGSS") are standards and not curriculum (NRC 2012, p. xiv) means that while they tell teachers what to teach, they do not tell them "how" science shall be taught. Ana Houseal and Peter Ellsworth have worked with eight Wyoming school districts on the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Science Education, Guidelines, Research
Peer reviewedKeig, Patricia F. – Science and Children, 1989
Research on propositional reasoning is summarized. Retrieval of facts and concepts, linkages, short-term memory limitations, and the processing advantages are discussed. Suggestions for maximizing teaching are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedJohnson, Maureen; Stone, Judith – Science and Children, 1989
Described are five halloween season activities. Included are investigations which focus on observing, measuring, creating, and cooking. A recipe for pumpkin bread is given. Ideas for infusing science into a halloween party are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development

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