Provides a brief overview of current geographic ideas regarding continental drift and plate tectonics and suggests techniques for illustrating continental motions to elementary school pupils. (Author/DB)

Describes the Math, Science, and Computer Camp for girls ages 8-12. Includes vignettes that illustrate worthwhile mathematical tasks in which girls engage that expand their notion of mathematics. (MKR)

Surveyed 114 teachers (100 percent response rate) associated with exemplary elementary science programs on longevity, confidence, professional involvement, familiarity of curricular materials, inservice, and teaching methods. Comparison with a national sample indicates these teachers have long-term program involvement, a great deal of confidence,…

The 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education project has identified 12 exemplary programs in elementary school science. Descriptions of the programs and the criteria used in their selection are presented. Chapter 1 reviews four goal clusters (developed during Project Synthesis) related to the desired state in elementary school science.…

The Materials and Assistance in Science Teaching project carried out a model program for improving science teaching in all 125 elementary classrooms in the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District of Northern California. The project was a cooperative activity involving Sonoma State University and the school district, with funding shared by…

Both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods were used to compare perceptions of teacher participants and non-participants in a Title II science update inservice program. The purpose of this article is to compare participants' and selected non-participants' perceptions of their motivations to learn using two evaluation methods. Qualitative…

In this report, the search is continued for exemplary elementary science programs. Included is a chapter explaining the excellence in elementary science concept which touches upon: (1) goals; (2) characteristics of an ideal curriculum; (3) resources and materials; (4) administrative leadership; (5) classroom environment; and (6) program…

The readings presented here survey the state of the art in individualized learning as of 1970. They are directly concerned with operational approaches and include descriptions of national systems for the individualization of learning, descriptions of approaches tried in particular schools and colleges, and a look into the future of education as it…

The Kansas City, Missouri, Long Range Magnet School Plan includes the development of math/science elementary schools. These schools emphasize investigative learning through exploration and problem-solving activities. This document is a formative evaluation of the progress in the implementation of the magnet theme during the 1990-1991 school year…