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Peer reviewedLucas, Stephen B.; Rupprecht, Mary Kay – Science and Children, 1976
Described is a student project for collecting and preserving crystals, snowflakes, and frost. (SL)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Meteorology
Peer reviewedEbert, Jim – Science and Children, 1976
Presented are views, on planning science fairs and science fair projects, of a fair coordinator, a science teacher, and students. Also included are 25 questions which might result in science fair projects. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Activities, Science Education
Peer reviewedMcCollum, Dannel – Science and Children, 1976
Describes a project done to verify or dispute the breakdown in litter content proposed by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB). Decisions made relating to quantity of materials, area to be studied, and a complete description of the project are given. (EB)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Outdoor Education
Peer reviewedKronin, Edward – Science and Children, 1974
Describes a middle school science program that emphasizes choices, diverse potential experiences, independent study, and individualization. (JR)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Programs
Peer reviewedWulfson, S.; Lipman, A. – Science and Children, 1974
Discusses the benefits that students gain from the production of a science newspaper. Provides guidelines relating to the editing procedures and content which should assist in the production of a worthwhile student newspaper. (JR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Newspapers, Science Activities
Peer reviewedKramer, 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
Peer reviewedBisard, Walter – Science and Children, 1988
Discusses how teachers turn an idea into a meaningful lesson. Suggests class brainstorming, using community resources, library searches, and further classroom activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Activities
Peer reviewedWhipple, Nona; Whitmore, Sherry – Science and Children, 1989
Presents a many-faceted learning approach to the study of crystals. Provides instructions for performing activities including crystal growth and patterns, creating miniature simulations of crystal-containing rock formations, charcoal and sponge gardens, and snowflakes. (RT)
Descriptors: Crystallography, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedVan De Walle, Carol – Science and Children, 1988
Describes a multidisciplinary unit which uses 12 varieties of apples. Explains activities for observing, predicting decay, art and science, the process of fermentation, and group and individual projects. Information on description of apples and labeled diagrams are included. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedCarlisle, Robert W.; Deeter, Burton C. – Science and Children, 1989
Reports on the evaluation of a district's science fair. Describes the procedure, literature and questionnaire findings, the effects of the study, and a summary. States that as a result, changes were made in the objectives, project awards, judging criteria, and guidelines for judges. (RT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools, Instructional Improvement
