The successful implementation of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) program in a school district through the use of science curriculum leaders is described. The leaders were classroom teachers in the district. The role of the curriculum leaders is detailed. (CP)

It appears that the science achievement of children in schools is less encouraging than it was a decade ago. Data supporting this claim are presented from several sources. (BB)

In a survey of 51 state science supervisors, 93 percent of the supervisors who replied said that state-wide minimum-competency testing did not assess science learning. (BB)

Some definitions of the term "basic education" are presented in terms of minimum competency, educational accountability, and basic science education. (BB)

Florida's accountability program, the result of the Florida Accountability Acts of 1968 and 1976, contains four parts: statewide assessment program, functional literacy testing, compensatory education program, and norm-referred testing, which are discussed in this article. (BB)

Reports on the District of Columbia school system's competency-based curriculum plan for education accountability. (BB)

Individually Guided Education (IGE) is a comprehensive system of schooling designed to produce high pupil achievement by accepting differences in learning rates, styles, and levels of motivation. Some features of IGE include: a multiunit organization rather than age-grade levels, instructional programing for individual students, and selected…

Three changes in elementary science teaching have exhibited the pendulum effect: teaching the process skills of science, teaching science by inquiry, and teaching science by individualized instruction. (BB)

Presented is a list of 11 reasons why elementary science is important, and a list of seven activities to promote elementary science in the eyes of parents and community groups. (BB)

Describes the use of selected elementary teachers as liaison between eight elementary schools and four subject area directors (science, mathematics, language arts, social studies). Teachers are released from classroom duties one day per month to perform administrative and supervisory duties. (BB)

This article reports on the third National Assessment of Educational Progress in science. The sample included a total of 80,000 students, 9, 13, or 17 years of age. The report assessed learning in biology, physical science, and earth science according to sex, race, region, and age. (BB) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this…

This is an activity suitable for preschool and lower-grade elementary children. It involves growing mold on bread, fruit, and vegetables. (BB)

Reviewed are the "New Junior Encyclopedia of Science" and the "AAAS Science Book List Supplement." (BB)

Simple activities are described which use paper clips and straws or a board to demonstrate the properties of the lever. (BB)

Students at King Philip Junior High School run a rockshop as an alternative to the traditional study hall and science club. (BB)