Title: Modern elementary science
Description: "Modern Elementary Science" is a science series for pupils in grades 1 through 8 which is designed to encourage experimentation with physical objects to develop pupil understanding of science concepts and processes. The texts include color photographs with inquiry activities and questions and ideas for experiments illustrated with color drawings. The units are about plant and animal life; sound, light, and color; the solar system; air, water, and weather; energy and magnetism; and human development. Basic information is expanded upon in the seventh and eighth grade texts which also focus upon historical foundations of present-day knowledge. The accompanying teacher's guide provide lesson overviews, lists of materials for experiments, and specific demonstration procedures. Workbooks and evaluation test booklets are available for purchase separately. JAG, 6-76 JLK, 6-76.
Subjects: Science, Textbooks, Study and teaching