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Ochs, V. Daniel; Brock, Mary R. – Science and Children, 1975
Presented is an idea for combining popular hobby interest with the big ideas of science. Suggestions are presented and detailed directions given for terrarium building. (EB)
Descriptors: Botany, Elementary Secondary Education, Hobbies, Plant Growth

Burtch, Bob – Science and Children, 1983
Describes a science fair designed as a teaching tool rather than as a contest. Includes the fair's objectives and lists of possible science fair topics. Topics are organized under these areas: human body; animals and plants; earth and universe; physical principles, machines, and technology; and miscellaneous topics. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Activities, Science Education

Sankman, Irma – Science and Children, 1986
Relates how a classroom can support and house a mini-museum of natural science. Describes the various types of exhibits and the range of activities that can be developed from them. Explains student involvement in exhibit design and use. (ML)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Exhibits

McNay, Margaret – Science and Children, 1985
For the sake of grade school entrants in particular, nonexperimental science fair projects should be encouraged and accepted for science fairs. Support for this approach is given along with several suggestions for projects. Guidelines for judging nonexperimental projects are also included. (DH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Guidelines, Science Activities

Cramer, Nancy – Science and Children, 1981
Presents 15 suggestions for planning successful science fairs with younger children. Includes a list of ways in which the library can help. (SK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Extracurricular Activities, Guidelines

Armstrong, Terry; Heikkinen, Michael – Science and Children, 1977
Lists ten characteristics for a suitable focus topic for open-ended science problems. Examples of appropriate focus statements in the areas of life, earth, and space science are included. Discusses options open to teacher and student in providing open-ended learning. (CS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inquiry, Instruction

Bruce, Guy V. – Science and Children, 1985
Mechanically-minded middle school students who have been studying electromagnetism can construct inexpensive telegraphs resembling Samuel Morse's 1844 invention. Instructions (with diagrams), list of materials needed, and suggestions are given for a simple telegraph and for a two-way system. (DH)
Descriptors: Electricity, Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools

Foster, Gail C. – Science and Children, 1983
Discusses approaches to science projects designed to eliminate negative reactions, improve topic selection and problem identification, and create excitement. These include creating classroom resource centers, bulletin boards, and student committees to help students develop their projects by narrowing broad topics to specific problem statements and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Motivation, Process Education

Burgie, Patricia S. – Science and Children, 1991
Described are ways in which children with the help of their parents and community can get involved with recycling, energy conservation, composting, and picking up litter. Environmental student projects on water conservation, planting trees, and Earth Day pledges are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Energy Conservation

Gwynn, Mary Loleta – Science and Children, 1988
Describes the "Grow Lab" program which is sponsored by the National Gardening Association. Discusses how eight square feet of classroom space are converted into a mini-ecosystem. Mentions the development of a curriculum guide to accompany the indoor garden. (TW)
Descriptors: Botany, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education

Kuse, Hildegard; Kuse, Loretta – Science and Children, 1980
Presents a collection of ideas of activities using puppetry in helping young children learn elementary science concepts. (SA)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Puppetry

Kramer, David C., Ed. – Science and Children, 1984
Describes the characteristics, care, feeding, housing, and diet of garter snakes. Includes tips on using the snakes for short-term classroom projects and brief comments on handling snakes. (JN)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Hodges, Jody L. – Science and Children, 1991
Described is a science curriculum enrichment program where sixth grade students present programs to other students on the topics of pets and exotic animals. The use of live animals in the presentations is emphasized. (KR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning

Nelson, Carolyn J. – Science and Children, 1988
Describes an elementary school's garden program, which attempts to integrate instruction in science and nutrition. Discusses some of the projects developed at the garden by the students. (TW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Field Studies

Zipko, Stephen J. – Science and Children, 1982
Describes an interdisciplinary, month-long minicourse project focusing on the gypsy moth. The project provided students with opportunities to develop analytical and problem-solving skills while studying content from entomology, botany, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, math, art, law, political science, history, English, consumer studies, and…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Entomology
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