Purpose

To stimulate, improve and coordinate science teaching at preschool and elementary school levels and to engage in any and all activities in the furtherance thereof.

To promote the improvement of science programs which begin at the preschool level and develop in a continuous and integrated fashion through grade 12 and beyond.

To assist teachers in exchanging ideas and gaining motivation.

To facilitate communication among elementary science teachers concerning:

                -State and national trends

               - State Board of Education rules

               - Textbook adoption

               - Curriculum development

               - Teacher inservice programs

               - Available resources

To pursue actions which may help TCES achieve these purposes.