Considers the teaching of science as a unified or integrated discipline (concentrating on combining physics, chemistry and biology) and the problems posed by such an effort in terms of teacher background, staffing patterns, and pupil assessment as well as for curriculum development. (PEB)

This publication reports the results of a field study of middle school students using a unified science program, Interrelated Explorations in Science (IES). IES emphasizes the ideas, processes, and values common to all of science and utilizes independent study, gaming, dramatization, and values clarification activities to motivate students to…

The purpose of this study was to develop and implement a means of assisting teachers to infuse the teaching of science processes into an existing Unified Science program for grades K through 6. The identification of component science skills for each grade level and subsequent writing of sample activities are described. Field testing of the…

A "nuclear arms race semester" achieved depth and breadth when several single-discipline approaches to nuclear studies were unified through an integrating seminar. Components included American history, freshmen composition, physics, and the seminar. The program was successful for students and faculty, supporting unified studies approach…

Reviews the basic structure of unified studies, which includes ideas and philosophies common to science/technology/society (STS), holistic education, and integrated/transdisciplinary education as an STS organizing principle for elementary teacher preparation. (MKR)

Described is the model for science and mathematics elementary teacher preparation at the California State College, Bakersfield. The model is characterized by the approach of unified activities and includes three components: a preservice program, an inservice program, and a student teaching experience. Team teaching of science and mathematics…

Presented are first-revision materials of the K-12 unified science program implemented in the public schools of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Detailed descriptions are given of the roles of students and teachers, purposes of bibliography, major concepts in unified science, processes of inquiry, scheme and model for scientific literacy, and…

Examines various meanings ascribed to "integrated science," and explores arguments used to establish the value of an integrated approach for primary and secondary education. (SL)

Presents an intermediate level social studies unit dealing with air education, social aspects of aviation, and the importance of aviation to industry and transportation. Includes objectives, twelve activities, and evaluative procedures. (SL)

Presented is a discussion of the need to include human evolution, natural selection, and integrated science and social studies in the modern science curriculum. (SL)

Describes a two year trial course in curriculum and instruction of science and mathematics at California State College at Bakersfield. The course attempts to unify the two disciplines for the prospective elementary school teacher in terms of theory of learning and strategies of instruction. (JR)

Describes a sequence of three Unified Science courses for elementary education majors. The use of required and optional learning modules provides the student with knowledge of new curricula, environmental studies, and science processes in all areas of science, and provides experiences in group interaction and personalized student-teacher…

Rock Cycle is one of the units of a K-6 unified science curriculum program. The unit consists of four organizing sub-themes: (1) chemistry (introducing the topics of matter, elements, compounds, and chemical bonding); (2) characteristics (presenting hands-on activities with rocks and minerals); (3) minerals (emphasizing the aesthetic and economic…

Described is Project Possible, presented as a part of a six week science and language arts course for eighth grade students and designed to investigate new or underdeveloped alternatives to present energy use. (PEB)

Presented is the third part of the K-12 unified science materials used in the public schools of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Detailed descriptions are presented for the roles of students and teachers, purposes of bibliography, major concepts in unified science, processes of inquiry, scheme and model for scientific literacy, and program…