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Wood, Jacalyn K. | 1 |
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Sherman, Helene J. – Science and Children, 1997
Presents estimation as a tool for learning observation and measurement relationships for the metric system. Activities include constructing a meter tape and using mystery boxes to practice volume estimation and measurement. (AIM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Experiential Learning, Learning Activities

Perkes, Victor A. – Science and Children, 1979
The value of involving children in experiencing environmental phenomena and observing living organisms is advocated. Suggestions are presented for offering a richer set of science experiences for children. (SA)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education

Jenness, Mark – Science and Children, 1987
Suggests how simple hikes can be integrated into the elementary school curriculum. Presents nine topic areas that can serve as themes for schoolyard hikes. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning

Pugh, Ava F.; Dukes-Bevans, Lenell – Science and Children, 1987
Provides some teaching tips for elementary teachers that are designed to enhance the natural interests of young children in science and help equip them with important science processing skills. Contains activities related to observation, classification, measurement, and communication. (TW)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Development, Communications, Elementary Education

Raze, Robert E., Jr. – Science and Children, 1993
Presents activities that utilize nature hikes to develop students' understanding of environment-related issues, observation skills, and critical thinking skills. Activities include alphabetizing observed objects, identifying objects by smell, observing ants, and a scavenger hunt. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education

Wood, Jacalyn K. – Science and Children, 1986
Describes a simple field trip taken by fourth-grade students to a local park. Aided by volunteers, students go through four learning stations dealing with rock studies, tree identification, following directions (mapping), and observation skills. Presite and postsite activities are discussed. (TW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning