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Cassidy, John – 1991
This book is written for people who tend to sit toward the back of the classroom during scientific lectures. It assumes that students remember nothing of what happened in their science classes. The book is divided into seven sections: (1) Magnetism; (2) Bending Light Waves; (3) Bacterial Stories; (4) Light Wave Craziness; (5) Homemade Science; (6)…
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Elementary Education, Light

Moore, G. Robert – Science and Children, 1994
Describes a long-term project, Moonwatch, which introduces the relationships between the earth, sun, and moon, highlighting the broad conceptual themes of patterns and change. (MKR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities

Labov, Jay B.; Sewell, Richard – Science and Children, 1993
Describes ScienceFest, a program that teams up students and teachers in an effort to create and perform original science-related plays. (PR)
Descriptors: Drama, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Integrated Activities

Kirkwood, James J. – Science and Children, 1994
Students explore the workings of the lever, wheel and axle, and the inclined plane as they build simple toys--a bulldozer and a road grader. The project takes four weeks. Diagrams and procedures are included. (PR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities, Models
Balas, Andrea K. – 1998
This digest presents a summary discussion of the value of holding science fairs in the elementary school context. Reasons for conducting science fairs for elementary students are discussed in terms of several learning theories. Developmentally appropriate types of elementary science projects are suggested. Goals for elementary school science fairs…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Theories
Osborne, Roger – 1983
This paper, designed to be used in conjunction with a video-tape developed by the Learning in Science Project (Primary)--LISP(P)--shows excerpts from some of the interview schedules used to examine children's ideas about floating and sinking. These interviews involved the use of "interview-about-instances" (IAI) cards (included in an…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Students' Views of Floating & Sinking. Learning in Science Project (Primary). Working Paper No. 116.
Biddulph, Fred – 1983
This study investigated the meanings and ideas held and questions asked by children (ages 7-14) about floating and sinking (in water). Data were collected from interviews using "interview-about-instances" (IAI) cards (included in an appendix) and 10 objects which either floated or sank. Additional data were collected from classroom…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Appleton, Ken – 1984
The Learning in Science Project (Primary)--LISP(P)--investigated the ideas and interests children have about hot and cold. Data were obtained from 25 children (12 boys and 13 girls), ages 8 to 11, using the "interview-about-instances" (IAI) procedure. Areas investigated included: (1) the meanings of the words…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Biddulph, Fred; Osborne, Roger – 1984
Two booklets were developed by the Learning in Science Project (Primary)--LISP(P)--to help teachers adopt an approach to primary science teaching which would enhance children's understanding of floating and sinking. Both booklets were designed to enable teachers to reconceptualize their teaching task from activity-driven, didactic teaching to…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Stout, Dorothy LaLonde – Journal of Geological Education, 1991
Science exhibitions presented by college students at local elementary schools foster goodwill in the community; give college students an opportunity to share their science as role models; provide elementary school children with a positive, enjoyable approach to science; and can be organized rather easily following guidelines that outline…
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Helisek, Harriet; Pratt, Donald – Science and Children, 1994
Presents a project in which students monitor their use of trash, input and analyze information via a database and computerized graphs, and "reconstruct" extinct or endangered animals from recyclable materials. The activity was done with second-grade students over a period of three to four weeks. (PR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
VanCleave, Janice – 1996
Science projects are a great way for students to learn more about science as they search for the answers to specific problems. This book offers guidance and provides ideas for students as they plan experiments, find and record information related to the problem, and organize data to find answers to the problem. The 20 topics in this book suggest…
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Hickey, M. Gail – Science Activities, 1992
Uses shoeboxes to set up science kits to supplement specific areas of the science curriculum. Each kit contains a set of material and instructions for a single activity. The activity is intended as an individualized experience that is related to a current topic of study or that reinforces a recent topic. Details for making six sample shoeboxes are…
Descriptors: Biology, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Kepler, Lynne; Novelli, Joan, Ed. – 1996
This book contains 18 themed teaching units with 2 themes per chapter, organized seasonally around the traditional school year. Each theme includes natural connections and hands-on science activities that correspond to what children are already observing in their world. Each chapter begins with highlights of the month and a reproducible "Science…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Environmental Education

Zeitler, William R. – Science and Children, 1980
Discusses the ELEMENTARY SCIENCE program for grades K-6, describing concepts that the program emphasizes and materials used for each grade level. (CS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum
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