Describes how to organize Learning Centers, the basic curriculum decisions to be made with respect to learning objectives, activities, materials involved, and the process of evaluation to monitor pupils' progress. (GA)

Discusses the goals of science teaching in general. States the results of certain research reports with respect to the effectiveness of some newly developed instructional programs. Contends that the teacher's behavior, and the classroom experiences provided are ultimately responsible for the success of the program. (GA)

Describes a teaching guide in aviation education for grades 2 through 6. The guide contains activities designed to enrich an existing science curriculum. An address for ordering the guide is included. (MA)

Describes a seven week course for six and seven year old students on marine life in tidepools. (SL)

Teachers in an inservice science program develop self-awareness and sensitivity to student needs and feelings. (Editor)

Contains a debate on research design and methodology considerations of the study. (CP)

A technique for determining the reading level of a science textbook is discussed. (CP)

Describes the development and operation of an elementary school nature walk area. Includes instructional materials used with science activities in the area. (CP)

Describes an on-site science curriculum development technique for use in elementary schools. The operation of the model, with each of the four phases in the development of curricular materials described, is provided. (CP)

Investigates the effectiveness of unit seven of the MINNEMAST program in kindergarten classrooms using a pretest-posttest design. Concludes that this unit, as well as other units of MINNEMAST, would be an applicable science program in kindergarten classrooms. (HM)

Cites examples to show that helping students master fundamental science skills will lead to improved reading. Discusses the relationships between reading and science. (CP)

Presents a lesson plan to teach the student to be able to recognize the basic anatomy of a fish and show how one can determine the environment in which the fish lives. (BB)

Suggestions of what to look for in the summer sky are given so that students and teachers alike might sharpen their astronomical awareness. A constellation chart is included. (MR)

Some uses of fruits and seeds to facilitate problem solving and cognitive processes in young children are suggested. (MR)

Describes benefits and techniques for utilizing Mormoniella vitripennis (jewel wasps) in teaching biology. Feeding, courtship, egg-laying, and insect behavior investigations are presented. (SL)