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Direct linkLowenhaupt, Rebecca; McNeill, Katherine; Katsh-Singer, Rebecca; Lowell, Benjamin; Cherbow, Kevin – ASCD, 2021
The NGSS [Next Generation Science Standards] reconceptualize science instruction by redefining the teacher as someone who helps students construct their own knowledge by "thinking like scientists" and engaging in discrete science practices. However, with STEM teachers in short supply and generalists often feeling underprepared to teach…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Curriculum Implementation, Elementary School Science, Educational Practices
Vasquez, Jo Anne – Heinemann, 2007
Even if the reader has little formal training or background knowledge in science, "Tools & Traits for Highly Effective Science Teaching, K-8" pulls together cognitive and educational research to present an indispensable framework for science in the elementary and middle grades. Readers will discover teaching that increases students' engagement and…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Science Instruction, Literacy, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedBirdd, Donald L. – Science Teacher, 1990
Described are five activities using crayons to demonstrate the rock cycle including weathering, erosion and sedimentation, and sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock formation. Discussed are materials, procedures, and probable results. (CW)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology
Peer reviewedScience Teacher, 1990
An activity for use with the JASON project illustrating the factors which contribute to the instability of ships at sea is presented. The activities of the JASON project for the spring of 1990 are highlighted. Availability of materials and participating museums for the project are listed. (CW)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Middle Schools, Physical Sciences, Program Descriptions
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1993
This informational packet contains the materials necessary to administer the annual Department of Defense Dependent Schools Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) at the high school and middle school levels. The symposium program is a calendar year research program which includes one week symposium of students (grade 8-12)…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Research Projects, Science Education, Science Experiments
Download full textGeorgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1982
Background information and exemplary units for teaching science in Georgia's middle school grades are provided. Discussed in the first section are: (1) the rationale for including science in middle school grades, focusing on science/society/technology, science/social issues, scientific reasoning, and scientific literacy; (2) role of science…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 1988
These item specifications were developed as a part of the Arkansas "Minimum Performance Testing Program" (MPT). There is one item specification for each instructional objective included in the MPT. The purpose of an item specification is to provide an overview of the general content and format of test items used to measure an…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science
Arkansas State Dept. of Education, Little Rock. – 1988
These item specifications were developed as a part of the Arkansas "Minimum Performance Testing Program" (MPT). There is one item specification for each instructional objective included in the MPT. The purpose of an item specification is to provide an overview of the general content and format of test items used to measure an…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Educational Objectives, Energy Education
Dependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC. Pacific Region. – 1990
This information booklet contains the information necessary to administer the annual Department of Defense Dependent Schools Pacific Region Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) at the school level. It is intended to be used by teachers and administrators as they manage the JSHS program within their schools and by students as they conduct…
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Program Descriptions, Research Projects
Ochs, V. Daniel, Ed. – 1981
The theme of the eighth yearbook of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS) involves the improvement of instructional practices in science at the middle school level. An initial chapter provides an operational definition of the middle school. Five chapters follow which provide information on various sources of educational…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Inservice Teacher Education, Middle Schools, Preservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedHewitt, Paul G. – Science Teacher, 1990
Discussed is the teaching of physics with an emphasis on the learning of concepts before problem solving. Examples of this approach are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Middle Schools, Physics
Bybee, Rodger W.; And Others – 1990
In the rising tide of reports proclaiming the need to reform various aspects of education, middle level education has been frequently overlooked. The Study Panel on Curriculum and Instruction of the National Center for Improving Science Education recognizes the critical development that occurs during early adolescence and the current reform toward…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Dependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC. Pacific Region. – 1988
This is a checklist for use by science coordinators, school principals, science supervisors, and teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses of science programs in grades kindergarten through 12. It can also be used by science coordinators during school visits. This guide contains space for recording information concerning: school name and…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Formative Evaluation, Guides
Menicucci, David F. – 1992
In seven chapters, this report details the Science Fair Self-Help Development Program, which was initiated in a pilot project at three middles schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during school year 1991-1992. The purpose of the program was to provide guidance to schools in developing their own parental and community resources into a sustainable…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Engineering Education, Extracurricular Activities, Family Involvement
1988
This is a checklist for use by science coordinators, school principals, science supervisors, and teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses of science programs in grades seven through eight. It can also be used by science coordinators during school visits. This guide contains space for recording information concerning: school name and…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Formative Evaluation, Junior High Schools
