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Peer reviewedGrote, Michael – Physics Teacher, 1995
Describes the activities of the kNights of Physics, a group of preservice teachers, whose goal is to spread the knowledge of the fun of physics to elementary students and their parents. (JRH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Grade 4, Parent Participation, Physics
Peer reviewedSprung, Barbara – Young Children, 1996
Discusses the importance of science education in early childhood education and describes different approaches in incorporating physics into the preschool curriculum. Provides examples of experiments and encourages parent participation in children's science activities. Concludes by looking at science as an equity issue and emphasizes that science…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Curriculum Design
Download full textChappell, Willard R.; Baur, James F. – 1971
The objective of the Colorado Mexican-American Student Program was to motivate capable Mexican American students to consider the possibility of attending college. Students for the program were selected according to the following criteria: (1) Mexican American ancestry, (2) completion of at least grade 10, (3) promising academic potential, and (4)…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Disadvantaged Youth, Discussion Groups, Educational Opportunities
Salazar, Tony – 1970
The goal for the second year of the Colorado Mexican-American Student Program was to motivate and inspire a selected number of high school students to seek a college education. Students for the program were selected according to 5 criteria: (1) Mexican American ancestry, (2) promising academic potential, (3) completion of grade 10, (4) average or…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, College Preparation, Counseling Services, Disadvantaged Youth
