Over 500 preservice and inservice elementary and secondary teachers were surveyed to assess the need for metric education in Nevada. A questionnaire was used to determine interest in the topic. Another instrument measured cognitive knowledge of metrics. Results indicated that teachers knew little but were interested in metric education. (CP)

Approximately a half-century of American science history beginning in the period of the Revolutionary War is chronicled. (CP)

This article reviews 40 pertinent studies of student groups (conducted between 1922 and 1969) related to the solution of word problems and makes recommendations for continued research in this area. The subdivisions focus on studies of problem analysis, computation, general reading ability, specific reading skills, specificity of the problem…

This article is based on a study of educational goals in the State of Maryland. The authors identify different kinds of goals, the procedure used to validate the public education goals, findings of the study as related to science education and recommendations for action based on the findings. In particular, the goal "knowledge of scientific…

Instructional strategies related to the teaching of measurement scales are provided. Examples of nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio scales are included. (CP)

The construction of a measurement device to determine elevation is described. Activities for use with the device for upper elementary and secondary students are included. (CP)

Educational value of death in classroom animals is discussed. Teacher guidelines to help children achieve a realistic acceptance of death are presented. (CS)

The goal was to help 7- and 8-year olds develop computational skills in addition and subtraction. Experimental groups received instruction emphasizing mathematical structure while control groups worked on drill activities. Results showed that emphasizing structure facilitated the development of number concepts, place value, and computational…

Reports a study to identify, describe and analyze evaluation methods used in 536 environmental education programs and projects. Data from questionnaires provided information regarding goals, project evaluation, student performance, and change in student attitude. (CS)

The game of Fractional Dominoes is illustrated. (DT)

Describes a 45-minute module to instruct elementary school teachers in teaching the metric system. (CS)

The use of paraprofessionals in the elementary school is discussed. A competency-based program designed to train paraprofessionals to help children with mathematics is described. (DT)

Several career education activities for science students are listed. Included are questions for interviews and projects in the following areas: plumbing and electricity, environmental control, medicine, wood and wood products, and audiovisual production. (CS)

Different methods for doing five basic geometric constructions are described. (DT)

Perceptions of science teaching goals are reported from a state-wide survey of 1,078 students and 433 educators in Iowa. Data from the Educational Goal Inventory indicates that 4 of the 8 science goals were of marginal importance to students; ratings from educators were higher. Implications for science in the 1970's are discussed. (CS)