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Peer reviewedHamm, Mary; Adams, Dennis – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Examined are the global issues of population growth, world hunger, air quality and atmosphere, and water resources in 10 middle school science textbooks. Less than two percent of text pages were devoted to these issues and no significant differences were found between textbook series. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Global Approach, Grade 6, Grade 7, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedRamsey, John M.; Hungerford, Harold – Journal of Environmental Education, 1989
This study reports the instructional effects of issue investigation and action training on the environmental behavior of middle school students. Discussed are the methodology including training and modules, the design of the study, instruments used, scoring protocols, and analysis of results. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Grade 7, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedPegg, John; Redden, Edward – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discussed are the philosophy and procedures behind the introduction of algebra to students in grade 7 in Australia. Included are the importance of concrete experiences, language development, and the consequences involved in this procedure. (CW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Development, Educational Improvement, Foreign Countries
Dzhrnazian, L. N. – Soviet Education, 1990
Proposes a model for school psychology services in the Soviet Union. Investigates positive and negative images of teachers and students held by 90 seventh and eighth grade students and 18 teachers. Finds an authoritarian type of complementarity, revealing that teachers' images of students often match their expectations. Recommends fostering more…
Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Child Psychology, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis
