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Moreton, Ann – Sci Children, 1970
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Elementary School Science, Instruction

Purkerson, Ray; Whitfield, Eddie – Science and Children, 1977
Science is an often ignored subject in the elementary grades. This article lists and briefly discusses ten suggestions for strengthening and enriching an elementary science curriculum. Among the ways given are science fairs, museums, outdoor learning centers, filmstrips clinics, and school weather stations. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction

Stedman, Carlton H. – Science and Children, 1975
Offers guidelines for setting up a science fair, establishes criteria for project evaluation and discusses judging and awards. (BR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Evaluation Criteria, Instruction, Objectives

Demske, Debra N. – Science Activities, 1978
Presents a mini-environment project as a valuable teaching tool for presenting ecology. The procedures for setting up a mini-desert in the classroom are presented as a model. Basic components of the mini-environment project are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education