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Gonçalves, Bruna F.; Botelho, Gabriela; Medeiros, Maria J.; Smith, Michael J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2019
In the activity described in this communication, the authors present a simple experiment that can be implemented with moderate operational costs and that allows students to acquire the manipulative skills necessary for chromatographic analysis of a familiar fuel that still plays a fundamental role in providing energy for transport of passengers…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Skill Development, Object Manipulation, Chemistry
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1982
Describes eight learning centers/activities designed to promote tactile/sensory experiences in younger children. (JN)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Kinesthetic Methods
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Bullock, Janis R. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
Describes the ways in which primary grade science teachers can use hands-on scientific activities to answer children's questions about science. In such activities, children discover and experiment with materials and objects to understand scientific ideas and processes. Suggests that teachers should encourage children's curiosity. (BB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Electricity, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers