Describes an activity-based science program. Provides information on background thinking, selecting an activity, planning for instruction, and following up. Discusses choosing activities that meet the needs of students while still fulfilling curriculum requirements and reaching personal academic goals. (SAH)

Describes two physical science activities integrating science and art that are designed to engage students in pleasurable discovery while teaching scientific concepts. Each activity includes a description, materials list, procedure listing, and suggested extension activities. Activities include melting crayons and ice painting. (SAH)

Describes a simple procedure for making paper and provides some suggestions for extending and modifying the activity. The activity is correlated to the National Science Standards and Benchmarks for Science Literacy. (SAH)