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National Park Service (Dept. of Interior), Washington, DC. – 1990
The environmental education curriculum in this package emphasizes biological diversity. The curriculum contains 10 units--each dealing with a specific concept relating to biological diversity. Each unit contains hands-on activities designed to make children aware of the importance of maintaining a biologically diverse world. Some activities are…
Descriptors: Biodiversity, Biological Influences, Biology, Conservation Education
Hungerford, Harold R.; And Others – 1988
This document describes an elementary teacher education program (TEP) for training elementary school teachers to include the environment in the content and methods of the early years of education. The major focus of this document is to infuse environmental content and methods in existing or planned courses of instruction in the TEP. The topics in…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Education
Download full textRennie, Leonie J.; And Others – 1985
This report documents the development, implementation, and evaluation of an inservice program designed to facilitate a non-sexist approach to the teaching of science in primary schools. Ten matched pairs of teachers were selected on the basis of a survey questionnaire to participate in the study. Teachers were given help in the teaching of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research
Manfre, Edward; Donahoe, Charles – 1977
This manual serves as a resource for Design Labs in the Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) program. A Design Lab is not a customary "shop" where students receive training in woodworking, metalworking, and other crafts. Instead, when a construction need arises during USMES units, a Design Lab becomes the…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Manfre, Edward – 1976
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to change their classroom to make it a better place to live and study. The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school level (grades 1-8). The…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Design Requirements, Elementary Education
Bussey, Margery Koo – 1976
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to determine the best information to use to quickly and easily identify an individual. The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school level…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Identification
Sampson, Sue Scott – 1977
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to find ways to improve or organize a Design Lab. The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school level (grades 1-8). The Teacher Resource Book…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Brady, L. Ray, Jr.; Keskulla, Jean – 1977
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to grow plants and to determine some purpose for their use (transplanting, selling, gifts). The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school…
Descriptors: Botany, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Keskulla, Jean – 1977
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to develop an outdoor area to help others appreciate nature. The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school level (grades 1-8). The Teacher…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Bussey, Margery Koo – 1976
This Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) unit challenges students to find good ways to protect property (property in desks or lockers; animals; bicycles; tools). The challenge is general enough to apply to many problem-solving situations in mathematics, science, social science, and language arts at any elementary school…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Voices of Reform: Infusion of Standards-Based Mathematics and Science Teaching in an Urban District.
Huinker, DeAnn; Coan, Cheryl; Posnanski, Tracy – 1999
This study examined the impact of a systemic reform initiative to implement standards-based mathematics and science teaching and learning in one urban school district, noting its effect on teachers, principals, students, and classroom practice. Participants were a sample of elementary and secondary schools involved in the Milwaukee Urban Systemic…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Classroom Techniques, Educational Change, Elementary School Mathematics
Dodge, Richard Elwood, Ed. – United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1911
This bulletin presents a bibliography of science teaching. This bibliography contains the following categories: (1) Biology; (2) Chemistry; (3) Geography; (4) Mathematics; (5) Nature study; and (6) Physics. [Compiled by a Committee of the American Federation of Teachers of the Mathematical and the Natural Sciences. Best copy available has been…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational History, Annotated Bibliographies, Science Education
Schafer, Larry E., Ed. – 1994
This book describes methods used in the education of science teachers. Chapters in the book and authors are as follows: (1) "Teaching Elementary Teachers How to Use the Learning Cycle for Guided Instruction in Science" (John Staver and Gail Shroyer); (2) "Helping Preservice Teachers Master Authentic Assessment for the Learning Cycle…
Descriptors: Action Research, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
Penick, John E., Ed.; Meinhard-Pellens, Richard, Ed. – 1984
This document describes 10 examples of innovative and outstanding science/technology/society (STS) programs. These programs were selected using state criteria and at least four independent reviewers. While Project Synthesis offered a desired state, these examples of excellence provided views of what is already a reality. The goals of an exemplary…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Cultural Influences, Demonstration Programs
Ellis, James D., Ed. – 1989
Designed to assist science educators in improving preservice/inservice teacher education, this yearbook contains resources and ideas addressing the integration of recent research into a format suitable for practitioners and students. Topics of the papers included in this volume are: (1) applications of microcomputers in science teaching; (2)…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Continuing Education, Elementary School Science
