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Peer reviewedBrannon, Frank – Science and Children, 1997
Presents activities for K-4 students that explore two areas of body mechanics--bones and joints--with an emphasis on the human hand. Relates knowledge of how the body functions to comparable examples in robotics such as the "hand" of the Canadarm of the space shuttle. Activities are geared for students in pairs. (AIM)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedConsuegra, Gerard F.; Hetherington, Joan – Science and Children, 1991
Hands-on activities that use water, candles, powders found in the kitchen, and bubbles to provide a lesson on chemical change are presented. Directions for conducting the activities and a list of needed supplies are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Cooperative Learning, Creative Writing
Peer reviewedMain, June – Science and Children, 1991
Described is a interdisciplinary unit on space. During the planning of their projects, students become immersed in talking about ideas, writing, designing, and illustrating a space colony. The unit relates science to language arts, social studies, mathematics, art, and music. (KR)
Descriptors: Art, Astronomy, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
