Various activities using magnifying glasses are suggested to help young children understand the concept "bigger" and the implication of change involved when viewing different objects under magnifying glasses. (SK)

Provided are recipes (with accompanying questions and activities) designed to help teachers and parents as they explore science and cooking with children. Recipes include those for orange soup, orange milk shakes, and yogurt. (JN)

Various winter activities and experiences for young children are suggested. These include a getting ready for winter walk in the fall, winter birds, winter clothing, traveling in winter, winter sky watch, and others. (JN)

Describes science activities related to Christmas and Thanksgiving, including identification of evergreen trees, tree shapes, pine cone and needle collections, edible decorations, and instructions for preparing bird food called "bird pudding." (SK)

Lists experiments and activities that will aid the young child in understanding the relationship between the position of a body in space and the directions of the force of gravity. (CS)

Gives guidelines for creating activities to teach classification skills using such holiday materials as nuts, pine cones, evergreen branches, hard candy, and package stickers. Provides ideas to share with parents in developing skills at home, and precautions in selecting objects. Encourages emphasis on similarities as well as differences when…

Provides a 30-item checklist to help preschool and primary educators identify children who exhibit interest and potential in science based upon interactions, language development, thinking skills, style of learning, and personal interests. (DC)

Suggests: (1) activities to enhance interest during observations of animals in the elementary science classroom; (2) possible questions to ask during these observations; and (3) sources for observing animals such as pet stores and farms, as well as bringing pets into the classroom. (DS)

Presents activities that can be done to help preschool and primary age children discover some of the properties of snow. Includes questions to ask the children during the activity. (MA)

Activities are described which provide opportunities for students to make the connection between the wind's variable force and energy. Outdoor activities with the wind, toys that use the wind, a wind walk, and integrating personal experiences with the wind are topics of activities included. (DS)

Discusses the variety of ways to explore sounds in the natural and man-made world with children. Activities are given for use in learning centers. (SA)

Suggests outdoor activities that involve small groups of children in discoveries about grasses and weeds. Included are activities with dandelions, plantains, chickweed, clover and fescue. (CS)

The activities for preschool through primary aged children identify ways in which teachers can encourage children to learn the functions of many everyday materials. (SA)

Describes several activities for preschool and primary age children integrating science and music sounds. Activities include using musical instruments, the voice, and the piano. Through these activities students can learn to listen to and discriminate between musical sounds made by striking and vibrating. (DS)

Presents activities for the elementary teacher to use in helping children to enjoy a small path of undeveloped land in an urban area. Teaching about plant roots is explained. Also included is the equipment needed and how to prepare for the root activities. (SA)