Describes experiences in chemistry for fifth and sixth grade students of personal interest and ability. Activity purposes, procedures, materials, and evaluation items are given (JM)

Illustrates the modifications needed to use Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives'' in providing cognitive level profiles of curriculum materials by reference to an elementary science project. Modifications take account of alternate teaching strategies and student background. (AL)

Discusses the importance of designing new science curriculum to emphasize these features: ecology-environment concepts; close tie between science and human values; technology and the application of science; processes which will enable man to more effectively use and control science and technology; integrated science; and…

Determined if the number of operational questions asked by fifth- and sixth-grade students (N=72) increased by teacher modeling or by practice at writing such questions. One finding is that students experiencing two types of teacher modeling asked more operational questions than students in a control group. (JN)

Describes the production of a test with a low verbal load for use with elementary school science students. Animated films were used to present appropriate and inappropriate models of the behavior of particles of matter. (AL)

Describes the use of a coding form to classify the type of teacher concerns expressed to consultants assisting in the implementation of a science program. Shows that the utilization of consultants differs depending on the emphasis on in-class consulting. (AL)

Describes planning and implementation phases of the development of individualized and small group learning laboratory facilities for primary and intermediate grades in a new elementary school. Includes descriptions of teacher and student summer activities during design, selection and evaluation of general science instructional media and materials.…