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Bernard, Robin – 1995
This book is designed to introduce students to a variety of fascinating desert ecosystems through a series of learning activities including games, graphs, experiments, and crafts. Each section contains an information section along with student activities and worksheets. The section topics are sand, scorpions, and snow; scenic sculpture; desert…
Descriptors: Animals, Ecology, Hands on Science, Plants (Botany)
Livo, Norma J. – 2000
Young learners are invited to learn about the natural world through engaging activities that encourage the observation, exploration, and appreciation of nature. Weaving together a stimulating tapestry of folktales, personal narratives, and hands-on activities, this book teaches children about the earth and all of its creatures--birds, plants,…
Descriptors: Animals, Astronomy, Botany, Elementary Secondary Education
Bain, Amy; Richer, Janet; Weckman, Janet – 2001
This book provides resources to teachers and librarians for creating thematic units on specific topics targeting grades K-8. Each topic includes key concepts, comprehensive teaching resources, teaching resources (nonfiction children's literature), reading selections (fiction children's literature), science activities, creative writing and art…
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature, Educational Resources
Sherwood, Elizabeth A.; Williams, Robert A.; Rockwell, Robert E. – 1990
This book presents science activities designed for young children. The activities are divided into the following the content areas of chemistry, physics, earth explorations, weather watchers, flight and space, plants, animal adventures, and mathworks. Each activity features sections of language with science, required items, procedures, and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science
Bosak, Susan V.; And Others – 1991
This book helps teachers fulfill curriculum requirements by building both science content and process skills through hands-on exploration. Ten broad subject areas are covered: (1) Discovering Science, (2) Matter and Energy, (3) Humans, (4) The Environment, (5) Rocks, (6) Plants, (7) Living Creatures, (8) Weather, (9) The Heavens, and (10) Applying…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Earth Science
Sheehan, Kathryn; Waidner, Mary – 1991
This book is a collection of activities, stories, ideas, and games designed to help adults and young children develop a shared awareness of their environment. The material is presented in eight chapters. Activities and stories are interwoven throughout each chapter to provide a holistic view of the topic covered. The end of each chapter contains…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cultural Activities, Decision Making
