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Activity Matters: Understanding Student Interest in School Science
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Swarat, Su; Ortony, Andrew; Revelle, William – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2012
A genuine interest in science is an important part of scientific literacy, and thus a critical goal for science education. Recent studies, however, have found that school science has not been effective in meeting this goal, an important reason for which is the lack of knowledge about what makes science interesting (or not) to the students. Using…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Student Interests, Science Interests, Science Education
French as a Second Language. Ensemble Culturel 3, Grade 6. Teacher's Resource Book.
Newfoundland and Labrador Dept. of Education, St. John's. Div. of Instruction. – 1984
The third of three basic packages of materials for cultural instruction in Newfoundland and Labrador's elementary level French program builds on the two previous units covering the concept of various cultures and nearby French Canadian cultures through a study of French Canadian culture in general. The materials are intended to complement…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Cultural Education, Educational Objectives
Development of Models for Assessing Affective Objectives in the Social Studies. A Report to the Minister's Advisory Committee on Student Achievement.
Lopatka, R. – 1978
The identification and specification of affective objectives in the citizenship/social studies curriculum and the development of models of assessment techniques are discussed. Identification of citizenship objectives is comprised of: selecting target grades; organizing and classifying affective objectives; selecting and assigning priorities to…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Affective Objectives, Citizenship, Course Content
Career Education--World of Work: A Curriculum Guide for Kindergarten-Grade Seven Levels. [6-7].
Weatherford Independent School District, TX.
The main emphasis of the career education world of work curriculum guide (6-7), developed by the Weatherford Elementary Schools, is to inform and orient students to the concept of work rather than prepare them for a specific career. This is achieved through the development of 22 career education concepts that are to be emphasized throughout the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Exploration
Francais de base. Programme d'etude de neuf ans: 4e, 5e et 6e annees (Core French. Nine-Year Study Program: 4th, 5th and 6th Grades).
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. Bureau of French Education. – 1987
The official curriculum for the first three years (fourth, fifth, and sixth grades) of the Manitoba Department of Education's nine-year core French language program is presented. The guide, intended for teachers, outlines the program's admission criteria, original and revision curriculum committee membership, recommended instructional materials,…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Cultural Education
Common Curriculum Goals: Grades 6-8 Content and Performance Standards, by Grade Level.
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Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1996
Oregon is raising its expectations for students. The current academic standard, which allows students to graduate with only a D-minus average in 22 credit hours of classes, is being replaced by the requirement that students prove that they are proficient in English, mathematics, science, history, and other academic subjects. Students will…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Achievement Tests, Benchmarking