Elements of a science education program for preservice elementary and early childhood teachers are described; the use of seminars, opportunities for field experience, science learning activities, and evaluation of students are discussed. (DT)

Discusses the problem of gravity as it relates to distance from the center of the earth, and reports contradictory explanations from different source books. Uses this example to illustrate that science should not be taught from a single source, such as a textbook. (JR)