Recently, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) applications have become more demanding, promoting students' interest in science from an early age. Science class in primary school needs more attention to attract students' interest. This study aims to develop an inquiry- based module with scientific equipment for the primary…

Science data literacy (SDL) is an important literacy for college students in STEM majors to possess. However, the current understanding of SDL is incomplete and lacks effective cultivation strategies. This study integrates the core ideas of science literacy (SL) and data literacy (DL), while considering the characteristics of science data, and…

As the breadth and depth of economic reforms increase in China, growing attention is being paid to equalities in opportunities to learn science by students of various backgrounds. In early 2009, the Chinese Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science and Technology jointly sponsored a national survey of urban eighth-grade students' science…

Presents the problems of Third World countries in acquiring science equipment to augment their science curriculum development plans. Outlines an attempt by Kenya Science Teachers College to produce and supply science equipment. Describes the approach to production, quality control, and costing and sales. (GS)

Explores questions, dilemmas, and issues facing individuals who teach and/or development undergraduate curricula in chemical instrumentation. Areas addressed include the instrumental analysis course, the laboratory, the role of electronics, and computer use. (JN)

INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS IMPLEMENTING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM STUDY (BSCS) BIOLOGY IN THE SCHOOL PROGRAM IS INCLUDED IN THIS GUIDE. THE RATIONALE AND CONTENT OF THE BSCS VERSIONS ARE EXPLAINED. PHYSICAL FACILITIES, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, AND LABORATORY MATERIALS THAT FACILITATE TEACHING BSCS BIOLOGY ARE ANALYZED. ADMINISTRATIVE…

Describes the science education improvement project at Hostos Community College (New York). The curriculum consists of a melding of technology and pure science, based on the premise that "science-poor" societies should give priority to applied science education. (JDS)

Proposes that science teaching be based upon experimental work of the students, but most Italian schools are not equipped for this. This implies the development of inexpensive kits and syllabuses which can realistically be used in the schools. Provides one example of a suitable kit for individual experiments on electricity and magnetism. (GS)

Describes how practical science can be taught using locally-collected junk materials and encourages a new approach to science teaching in rural India. Emphasizes science relevant to the villages to which children will return to when they leave school. (DDR)

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW AND MORE ACCEPTABLE SCHEME OF TEACHING ELECTRICITY IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PHYSICS PANEL OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION. IN CONTRAST TO THE "PARALLEL FIELD" APPROACH OF AN EARLIER PUBLICATION IN 1954, THE APPROACH IN THIS BOOK IS BASED ON RADIAL FIELDS, POINT CHARGES IN…

Discussed are two studies undertaken by the Commission: The Cost of Material Study and The Science-Mathematics S"udy. Early plans in The Cost of Material Study were to specifically tabulate costs of introducing and maintaining each of eight "new" science courses in elementary and junior high schools. This was abandoned in favor of…

GUIDELINES FOR USE BY TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A K-6 SCIENCE PROGRAM ARE PRESENTED. SECTIONS OF THE MANUAL INCLUDE INFORMATION RELATED TO--(1) RECENT CHANGES IN THE PHILOSOPHY AND TECHNIQUES OF SCIENCE TEACHING, (2) THE NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE LEARNER, (3) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES, (4) THE INTEGRATION OF EXISTING SUBJECT…

In the transition from the traditional science teaching approach to an activity centered curriculum, useful pieces of scientific equipment are often no longer needed and stored. Suggests ways in which the resourceful teacher can use this equipment to supplement the new curriculum with additional student activities. (JR)