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Conant, Faith R. – Hands On!, 1996
Discusses the Cheche Konnen ("Search for Knowledge") Project in which researchers work to understand how culturally and linguistically diverse students make sense of science and explore with teachers ways to involve their students in learning scientific discourse. (MKR)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Instruction
Haley-Oliphant, Ann E., Ed. – 1994
Exemplary science teaching is an experience that fosters wonder, excitement, and risk-taking. This book presents essays which attempt to describe the culture of classrooms of exemplary science teachers. Chapter titles are: "Exploring the Place of Exemplary Science Teaching" (Ann E. Haley-Oliphant); "The Voices of Exemplary Science Teachers" (Ann…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Master Teachers
Peer reviewedArnold, Lois B.; Birne, Adriana M. – Science Teacher, 1995
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Parent Workshops
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Visits to six school districts which were identified by the National Science Teachers Association's Search for Excellence program were made during 1983 by teams of 17 researchers. Their reports were analyzed in search for common characteristics that can explain the requirements necessary for excellent science programs. These characteristics are…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education
Peer reviewedDunbar, Terry – Green Teacher, 1994
Describes an innovative science program that trains teachers to use their own schoolyards as environmental laboratories. (MKR)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Outdoor Education
Download full textEisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, Columbus, OH. – 1996
This publication is third in a series prepared in cooperation with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), by the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education. This document focuses on the…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
Vos, Kenneth E., Ed. – 1996
This publication is part of a series prepared in cooperation with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), by the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education. This document focuses on the…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedHunt, Luke – Hoosier Science Teacher, 1994
Describes the process of developing an environmental education program that uses high school science students as mentors to elementary students. (MKR)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Mentors
Peer reviewedDrew, David E. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1997
Reviews national curriculum reform efforts in mathematics and science education and the human resources development programs of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Identifies institutions that have had extraordinary success in teaching mathematics and science and describes model science literacy courses. Presents a new approach to teaching…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Resources
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. Programs for the Improvement of Practice. – 1994
The United States Department of Education's National Diffusion Network (NDN) assists public and private educational institutions in sharing exemplary programs, products, and processes. The staff development and teaching strategies offered by NDN projects are intended to renew and enhance elementary and secondary teachers' knowledge and approaches…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education, Institutes (Training Programs)
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1992
This hearing was held to review the educational benefits of the U.S. Space Program. Testimony was given by three panels of experts related to this topic. The three panels consisted of: (1) Daniel S. Goldin, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Dan Brandenstein, Captain, U.S. Navy, NASA Astronaut; and Damon Butler,…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Benefits, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education
Wolkomir, Richard – Smithsonian, 1993
The Teachers Academy for Mathematics and Science, conceived by Leon Ledermann, is a program to infuse inservice K-8 teachers with enthusiasm to teach mathematics and science. Instructional methods utilized are based on discovery learning. Describes implementation of the program in Chicago and efforts to spread the program into other urban areas.…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
Martin, Susan C. – 1982
The Massachusetts Board of Education recently adopted a 5-year plan to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the curriculum areas of reading, writing, arithmetic, science, and computer literacy. However, reduction in funds and staff at the LEA level has decreased the ability of local programs to implement marketing and assistance. This manual,…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs
DePauw, Julie – OSSC Bulletin, 1986
Two Oregon science education programs are described following an introduction that discusses underlying problems in science education and approaches taken by exemplary practices. Exemplary practices involve the process method of instruction, teacher training, utilization of science resources outside the school, and instruction that emphasizes the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education
PDF pending restorationSenese, Donald J. – 1983
As a result of a report from the National Commission on Excellence in Education recognizing the crisis in science, math, and technology training, and the increasing need for skilled manpower critical to economic growth and national defense, the federal government has proposed several bills for educational advancement. The President has signed into…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Improvement, Educational Research, Educational Technology
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