This 20-item science test (18 multiple choice and 2 essay) is hand scored and has a 30 minute time limit. Analysis of raw scores by "t" test is provided. There has been limited field testing. See TM 000 959. (DLG)

This booklet has been written to improve the inquiry techniques of elementary school science teachers. It is designed for self-study and has been used in summer workshops. The principles presented for teaching science include: the central importance of pupil involvement, the gains from free pupil interaction, the benefits of effective questioning,…

Presented is an overview of the science education system in Australian schools at the start of the seventies. There are seven chapters, each dealing with a different aspect of science education. Chapter I, "A Swing from Science?," examines the enrollment trends as related to science subjects in each state of Australia. The author…

This book is a teacher's guide to activities in the areas of space studies and is designed to help teachers with minimal background identify the most profitable topics in space studies as well as the links between these and other subjects. The activities suggested have been chosen for pupils between the ages of five and sixteen. Activities are…

There were no significant differences among the students of the three treatment groups selected from 21 fifth grade classrooms. The treatment groups included students who read at one of five levels as determined by an individual informal reading inventory, students who read at one of five levels as determined by a group informal reading inventory…

This compilation includes virtually all the standardized science tests published since 1959 and available to the secondary and elementary school science teacher. The standardized tests have been arranged into seven sections: Elementary Science Tests, Biology Tests, Chemistry Tests, Earth Science Tests, General Science Tests, Physics Tests, and…

The intent of this dissertation was to develop a science curriculum from an inner-city perspective. Five units and a rationale for inner-city education are included. The units include both physical and biological science topics. The units are as follows: (1) Rationale for Building a Comprehensive Science Program for Inner-City Education; (2) With…

This study examines the various abilities subsumed under the process of correlational thinking. Each major ability is translated into behavioral activities and procedures in six booklets. Each booklet corresponds to a specific major ability and is placed, with respect to the other booklets, in a highly structured sequence. The specific abilities…

In the belief that uses of many different media will help motivate students, this book was compiled to assist tutors, particularly in science and mathematics, in using multi-media. Special emphasis was placed on increasing the tutor's understanding of mathematics and science. Following a chapter on the history and development of instructional…

The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief review and assessment of the status of research in science classroom interaction and teacher and student behavior, and to provide recommendations concerning science classroom interaction research and practice. Twenty recent science classroom behavior and interaction studies are reviewed.…

Utilizing scientific processes to build a comprehensive background in the area of air, weather, and man's use and misuse of his environment is the goal of this student text. Basic information introduces each of the 22 chapters, followed by classroom or laboratory experiments when appropriate, review questions, and ideas for further investigations…

The publication contains descriptive outlines or graphic designs representing how different aspects of science could be taught. All representative "models" follow the same format: general purpose, behavioral objectives, background information, materials, the lesson plan, evaluation, suggested activities, references and resources. The six…

An evaluation of the elementary school science programing of KCTS-TV in Seattle took the form of a survey and an experiment. First, a survey of classroom teachers to determine the utilization of televised science instruction showed that KCTS's programs were being widely used and were considered to be both appropriate for the grade one to four…

This is a curriculum guide for environmental education designed for use in grades K-5. While the guide is designed to be used in a Montana environmental education study area, most activities can be used directly in other locations; others can be adapted. Included are: (1) a discussion of ecological terms, (2) a list of vocabulary words, (3)…

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. This unit is concerned with the topic of garbage. The eleven lessons explore what garbage is, problems of littering, ways to reduce garbage, and ways to use garbage. The materials were designed to be used with kindergarten pupils, but could be…