The original intent of this project was to improve the quality of the elementary science component of the Utah State University elementary science preparation program. The original impetus for the project resulted from a combination of a desire to continually improve an already sound elementary program, local concern over the quality of science being taught in public schools, and national priorities related to science education. A primary objective was to provide a sound research foundation for the science methods course and to incorporate as many appropriate innovations as possible into the program, assuring that graduates of the program enjoy marketability. Included in this document is the users manual for an elementary science teaching methods program entitled "Self, Others, Discipline, Implementation, and Associate" (SODIA) and a manual designed to provide practical information for curriculum development at the university level. (CW)