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Elementary Science: The neglected subject
(1996-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate reasons why elementary teachers are avoiding science instruction and to identify any differences that might be found between urban and rural districts. Classroom teachers of ... -
Motivations and problems of the adult woman student
(1979-05)Evidence is presented in the literature that mature women are returning to school in increasing numbers. Attempts have been made to assess their needs and to understand their motivations as an aggregate group. The ... -
The effect of acute resistance exercise volume threshold on biomarkers of bone metabolism
(2009-08)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of two different volumes of resistance exercise on biomarkers of bone metabolism. Ten premenopausal women (18-40 yrs) performed two bouts of resistance exercise, ... -
Increasing students' retention of science vocabulary using music
(1997-05)This study was to see if there will be an increase in the vocabulary retention of fifth grade students by using music in conjunction with hands-on instruction to reinforce meteorology vocabulary. The subjects for this ... -
The value of music education to school administrators: Quality music programs as avenues for reaching campus goals
(2009-12)The purpose of this study was to determine the role of elementary campus music programs in administrators' attainment of school goals. Standardized test data were used to determine the effect of involvement in a particular ... -
Interpersonal behavior measured and identified
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Student achievement in an integrated math/science curriculum and a math only curriculum
(1997-08)In today's academic setting, educators are encouraged to ignore objectives that are not tested on achievement tests. In the case of Texas elementary educators, science is often ignored because only math and reading are ... -
Science learning enhancement through the use of children's literature and hands-on instruction
(1997-05)It was postulated that through the use of children's literature, in conjunction with hands-on science instruction would enhance science learning. Children are used to story format and are able to read content in a format ... -
Can alternative education teachers meet the needs of students with disabilities?
(1997-08)Current federal, state, and local concerns about violence in and around schools precipitated state mandates for educating students exhibiting violent and/or aggressive behavior in school settings. The passage of Senate ... -
Identifying and correcting misconceptions about the solar system through a constructivist teaching approach
(1996-12-30)The purpose of this study was to help students identify and correct, through the constructivist approach, naive conceptions and misconceptions that interfere or prevent learning from taking place. The question was, can ... -
Suitability of selected sixth-grade textbooks in Texas
(1978-05-30)