Presents 2 activities for students aged 8-12 in which students determine (1) whether or not earthworms can see white light; and (2) how an earthworm moves without legs. (MDH)

Although the microscope is a basic tool in both physical and biological sciences, it is notably absent from most elementary school science programs. One reason teachers find it challenging to introduce microscopy at the elementary level is because children can have a hard time connecting the image of an object seen through a microscope with what…

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is concerned with creating experiences in which children face the mysteries and wonders of the natural world and understand their connection with nature. The purpose of the forum was to support the growth of these experiences and the people who create them. The forum covered three broad topics: (1) visions for the…

This newsletter presents a preview of "Me in the Future," a Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) science program for special education and career awareness. The aim of the program is "to help educable mentally handicapped students develop a broad spectrum of science concepts and skills that will expand their awareness of…

Presented are several elementary school lessons dealing with marine shell-bearing animals. Among the aspects of mollusk biology investigated are anatomy, diversity of form, adaptations, and classification. Learning strategies used include field trips, creative writing exercises, art activities, poetry, and scientific observation. A set of 40…

Proceedings of the conference, "The Use of Animals in High School Biology Classes and Science Fairs," held in September of 1979 are presented. Sixteen articles reflect the views of educators, psychologists, and veterinarians on various perspectives of the controversial topic of using animals in elementary and secondary school science…

PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SCIENCE COURSES ARE DESCRIBED IN THREE ANNUAL REPORTS. TEACHERS ATTENDED INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAMS THAT WERE PLANNED AND CONDUCTED BY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS AND BY TEACHERS WHO HAD PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE TEACHING THE NEW…

This teacher's guide includes four lessons dealing with animals and plants associated with ponds. Species discussed are selected because of their unusual means of adaptation to the pond environment. Each lesson includes suggestions on introducing the unit, discussion suggestions, blackboard activities, and activities with pictures and a magnetic…

The focus of this conference was analyzing the impact of curricular innovations upon science teacher education. Included are a number of papers presented at the conference. The science and mathematics inservice programs in Kansas, particularly the Introductory Physical Science Program, are discussed. The Science In-Service Project at the…

Free teaching materials suitable for elementary school science available from 168 agencies and companies are listed. Materials include booklets, teacher's source books and guides, charts and posters, and concrete materials such as mineral samples. Suggestions and materials for student activities range from experiments to song sheets. Topics…

This publication contains an extensive introduction for teachers covering such topics as questioning, reading in the science program, evaluation, and audiovisual materials. The book itself is a teacher's guide and is based on the concept that learning is best facilitated by providing meaningful problems which the learner is able to solve. Topics…

The Paired School Science Project (PSSP) conducted between public and parochial schools was evaluated over a period from 1968-71. A pilot program was carried out among fifth and sixth grade students of 30 schools in the 1967-68 school year. During the study period, these classes of the paired schools were bused to the Franklin Institute for…

This newsletter reviews declines in achievement test scores. American College Testing (ACT) program, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and National Assessment results are reviewed by geographic regions, age groups, sex, race, community type, and order of birth. Results in subject matter areas for 1965-66 and 1975-76 are also reviewed. Conclusions…