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Smith, Robert W. – Learning, 1984
This article provides detailed instructions on how to hatch chicken eggs. Sections include: (1) making the incubator; (2) making the brooder; (3) guidelines for hatching eggs; (4) from incubator to brooder; and (5) recommended readings. (JMK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Observational Learning
Nelson, Vaunda; Stanko, Anne – Learning, 1992
Describes Math Safari, a mathematical, scientific, geographic, informational adventure for fourth grade students. It integrates all curriculum areas and other skills by using information children must find in books to pose math problems about animals. It encourages cooperative learning, critical reading, analysis, and use of research skills. (SM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science
Rossman, Michael – Learning, 1984
Rather than emphasize specific facts, teaching science should help develop the whole person. Children learn science best when they are able to choose what they want to know. Suggestions for "living science" rather than parroting facts are offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Processes, Motivation Techniques
