Reviews the space classroom that would have been conducted by Christa McAuliffe during the space shuttle flight. Includes lab activities, word puzzles, vocabulary lists, and graph reading exercises for elementary science students. (ML)

Describes a number of activities, using pennies, which present children with problem-solving opportunities and reinforce some simple science concepts. (JR)

Describes an elementary school science activity in which students conduct experiments to verify their hypotheses relating to the effect of salt and other chemicals on the melting point on ice. (JR)

Provides instructions for constructing a model of a working thermostat and suggests several student activities using the model. (DS)

Presents chemistry activities suitable for elementary students. Lists chemicals commonly used in elementary science, their common names, and where they may be obtained. (DS)

Describes science activities which use simple chemical tests to distinguish between materials and to determine some of their properties. Explains the water, iodine, heat, acid, baking soda, acid/base indicator, glucose, and sugar tests. Includes activities to enhance chemical testing and a list of suggested powders for use. (RT)

Explains a science project conducted by the Boston Museum of Science to provide enrichment activities through an interaction between children and scientists. Provides information on the packets of creative problem-solving experiences, a description of the program, the culminating event, and joining procedures. (RT)