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Peer reviewedEddy, John Paul – Science Activities, 1974
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Extension Agents, Field Trips
Peer reviewedDisinger, John F. – Science Activities, 1980
Discussed are the mission of the ERIC system and its clearinghouse's responsibility for environmental education (EE). The extent of ERIC coverage of EE materials, reference compilations of EE titles, and other documents written by personnel associated with ERIC are discussed. A teaching activity excerpted from an ERIC document is provided. (RE)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Environment, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedMcClure, John W. – Science Activities, 1988
Introduced are 20 places for field trips throughout the United States. Included are the location, explanation, famous things, and references for each place. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Community Resources, Field Trips, Geology
Peer reviewedHastings, R. B. – Science Activities, 1972
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Light, Resource Materials, Science Education
Peer reviewedScience Activities, 1976
A number of classroom aids are described and sources given. Included are microscopes, films, minicomputers, balances, catalogs, and information bulletins. (RH)
Descriptors: Books, Computers, Educational Media, Laboratory Equipment
Peer reviewedStellwagen, Carol E.; Stanton, Nancy – Science Activities, 1973
Several suggestions are made for using empty duplicating fluid containers in science experiments and activities. (JR)
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Resource Materials, Science Activities
Peer reviewedBryan, R. C. – Science Activities, 1973
File folders can be used effectively to develop and retrieve information about animal classification systems. Animal characters are drawn separately on the front side of a file cover and holes are punched next to each character. (PS)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Instructional Materials, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedKnapp, Vera; Knapp, Clifford – Science Activities, 1980
Presented is a discussion of the natural history of the dandelion. Three activities involving study of dandelions are presented. Each activity includes discussion of purpose, skills, and materials needed. (RE)
Descriptors: Botany, Class Activities, Conservation Education, Environment
Peer reviewedReed, George – Science Activities, 1973
A planetarium design is based on (1) planetarium guidelines from a survey of educational research and literature and (2) compilations of comparative information about different planetarium functions and their integrative design possibilities. (DF)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Physical Sciences, Planetariums, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedJackson, Clarice – Science Activities, 1973
Descriptors: Biology, Class Activities, Instruction, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedCaldwell, Harrie E.; Hahn, Ralph – Science Activities, 1975
Descriptors: Electricity, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedDanilov, Victor J. – Science Activities, 1973
Discusses the advantages of visiting a science museum to supplement the school science program. Lists 20 major science/technology centers, and in particular, describes the main attractions at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. (JR)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Field Trips, Museums, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedJohnson, Elfriede Nemetz – Science Activities, 1973
Briefly describes the ecology of a deciduous forest, and suggests activities for observing and appreciating the changes that occur during the Fall. Simple experiments relating to mosses and lichens are outlined. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Outdoor Education, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – Science Activities, 1973
Several simple experiments using easily obtained materials are described which illustrate some of the properties of light (travels in straight lines, reflection, and refraction). (JR)
Descriptors: Instruction, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Light
Peer reviewedDawson, Paul Dow – Science Activities, 1973
Collecting, handling, and preserving insects reveals many things which books fail to cover, and field trips often prove to be excellent catalysts in developing young entomologists. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Entomology, Field Studies
