The challenge of creating reliable technology-based resources for science learning is a perennial challenge in Philippine education, with limited learning materials accessible to all learners. This study is about the development of a videocast embedded with physics education technology (PhET) simulation that served as supplementary learning…

Research on student achievement indicates the U.S. K-12 education system is not adequately preparing American students to compete in the 21st century global economy in the areas of science and mathematics. Congress has asked the scientific entities of the federal government to help increase K-12 science learning by creating standards-based…

The University of Sydney is a large, research-intensive, campus-based Australian University. Since 2004 a strategic initiative of project-based eLearning support has been creating teams of non-academic and academic staff, who have worked together to develop online resources to meet identified needs. The University's aims in continuing to provide…

This final report of a project involving instructional television as part of elementary school science provides information relevant to the development of the science program based on a nine function model. These functions include the problem derivation and all the steps of research technique through implementation and recycling. The materials…

This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program during the period from July 2008 through June 2009. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary science…

This book shares the lessons learned by a large community of educational researchers and science teachers as they designed, developed, and investigated a new technology-enhanced learning environment known as WISE: The Web-Based Inquiry Science Environment. WISE offers a collection of free, customizable curriculum projects on topics central to the…

The Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) is a large-scale instructional research project, designed to develop, test and disseminate into practice a system of individualized science instruction for grades seven through nine. This report outlines procedures of curriculum programing and subsequent analysis of the computer mode of…

The development and evaluation procedures used in the production of a self-instructional module entitled TEACHING FOR MASTERY are discussed. Particular attention is given to the integration of the developmental activities and the day-to-day preparation of science teachers in typical science methods courses. The evolution of the product from its…

The analyses of ten elementary and five junior high school science programs are based on searches into the instructional design of the products by 26 analysts. Instructional design includes intent, content, methodology, and means of evaluation. (Author/MLF)

This report is one of a series produced by the Science Education Center, University of Iowa. The series is designed to communicate results of research, developmental projects, and philosophical investigation to science educators. This particular report reviews the literature concerned with student teaching, with particular emphasis on the current…

Evaluates the Southeast Asia Science and Mathematics Experiment (SEASAME) which is a regional pilot project of the Regional Center for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM). Five phases of the SEASAME curriculum materials for grades one through six used in the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand are being evaluated. (HM)

Presents a step-wise approach to introducing computer-assisted drill into a college-level preparatory chemistry course. Describes identification of need, choice of computer system, software development, program evaluation, and future directions. (JM)

A field test of the materials unit from the LAMP Project for low motivated secondary students is discussed. Facilities, students, teaching methodology, and the evaluation of the situation are described.

The course structure of a program offering sixth-form students an opportunity to hear from guest speakers in science-related industries and to study the industry's contributions to science is provided. Student evaluation of the program is also included. (CP)

"Accents on Science" is a new K-6 text which includes pupils' and teachers' editions, activity book (pupil and teacher), and evaluation programs. Content is drawn from life, physical, and earth sciences. "The Way We Are" is a kit of free materials on human sexuality for the emerging adolescent. (DS)