In 1987, the Cheshire Public Schools initiated a science curriculum review. Teachers, parents, and students recognized that the existing textbook-based elementary science program was a dismal portrayal of such a dynamic discipline. There was community consensus that reading about science and acquiring scientific vocabulary words were not the same as doing science. A mandate was issued to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate a science curriculum that addressed the current goals in science education. Selected Delta Science Modules were identified as the focal curricular resources around which local curriculum development could be initiated. The first year evaluation supports the fact that "ScienceQuest" was most successful. Between 50% and 88% of the students at any given grade level indicated that science is their first or second favorite subject in school. The nature of the science taught does make a difference. Administrative support and the implementation process are also keys to success. (Author)