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Philosophy and Objectives
ISCS, a self-paced multidisciplinary science project, includes physical science, chemistry, biology, earth science, and environmental science. ISCS modules are activity-centered and oriented to the problems of modern society. It was designed for the special interests and capabilities of 11- to 16-year-old students. The self-paced design, as well as the multidisciplinary approach, permits the scope and sequence of instruction to vary with individual and small group interests, abilities, and backgrounds. As originally designed, all students complete a core set of lessons. Remedial excursions provide special help for those who need it, and enrichment excursions challenge the more capable student to go beyond the core.
History of Development
Development of the project began in 1962 with financial support from Florida State University. In 1966, the ISCS project received support from the Office of Education and from the National Science Foundation. Over succeeding years of development, more than 150 writers contributed to the materials and more than 175,000 students in 22 states were involved in field testing the units. The project was originally published as Probing the Natural World, Intermediate Science Curriculum Study.
Organization of the Project
The original three-year project (designated as Volumes 1, 2, and 3), was generally taught at seventh, eighth, and ninth grade levels. CULTURE & TECHNOLOGY contains Volume 3, consisting of the following five earth science/environmental science modules and three life science modules:
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