An innovative investigation of science content in the elementary school

국민학교 과학내용의 분석과 발전적 모색

This study analyzed the specific science content involved in 'the 5th curriculum in the elementary school' in Korea and four Kinds of 'Science in the elementary school' books. And innovative science content is investigated for children's living in the scientific, technological, and informationized society. As results, biology is emphasized much more than other areas. Chemistry is less emphasized than other areas. The innovative science content should inchudethe S. T.S problems, the recent developments and the value or religious problems related to science. This study suggested several innovative science contents.