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Cobb, Vicki – Instructor, 1981
Suggests how elementary teachers can go beyond the science text and use commonplace materials to create science experiments which sharpen students' observational skills and their ability to formulate testable hypotheses. Seven experiments are outlined, using materials such as paper, cotton socks, and mayonnaise. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Experiments, Science Materials