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Peer reviewedBrown, Walter R. – Science and Children, 1974
Describes precautions that should be taken and procedures that should be followed to minimize the risk of accidents in the school science laboratory. (JR)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary School Science, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Safety
Peer reviewedFaiella, Peter P. – Science and Children, 1971
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Elementary School Science, Field Studies
Peer reviewedKarstaedt, Debbrah A. – Science and Children, 1984
Discusses the culturing of microorganisms as a laboratory activity emphaszing the growth of microorganisms in food. Provides background and safety information, procedures, and additional ideas. The complete unit (teacher's guide, student worksheets, evaluation and assessment, and resources for students and teachers) is available from the author.…
Descriptors: Biology, Culturing Techniques, Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedMiller, John A. – Science and Children, 1974
Describes an elementary school science activity in which students conduct experiments to verify their hypotheses relating to the effect of salt and other chemicals on the melting point on ice. (JR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, General Science, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedGuillot, Dewey; Sauls, Charles – Science and Children, 1974
Describes an experiment, conducted by sixth-grade students, with mice that demonstrates the importance of a balanced diet. (JR)
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Elementary School Science, General Science, Grade 6
Peer reviewedPhillips, Donald B. – Science and Children, 1981
Presents chemistry activities suitable for elementary students. Lists chemicals commonly used in elementary science, their common names, and where they may be obtained. (DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedWatson, Michael D.; Einhellig, Frank A. – Science and Children, 1971
Uses discarded light bulbs to make balanced aquaria. (AL)
Descriptors: Ecology, Elementary School Science, Equipment, Instruction
Peer reviewedRoth, Wolff-Michael – Science and Children, 1989
Presented are four activities which are designed to familiarize children with the multiple uses of computers and help them learn about heat and temperature using temperature probes. Included are the tempering effect of water, heat capacity, caloric content of foods, and weather. Hardware and software are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedFoley, Lauren – Science and Children, 1989
Explains a science project conducted by the Boston Museum of Science to provide enrichment activities through an interaction between children and scientists. Provides information on the packets of creative problem-solving experiences, a description of the program, the culminating event, and joining procedures. (RT)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedMayfield, Margie; Padilla, Michael – Science and Children, 1979
Simple soap bubbles can be used to have children make educationally valuable discoveries about how materials behave, what their properties are, and how they can be used or changed. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1972
Procedures for using soap films to determine the shortest series of lines connecting several points. (CP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures, Resource Materials
Peer reviewedScience and Children, 1979
Care and maintenance of snails are described. (BB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedWhitmer, John C.; Miller John A. – Science and Children, 1971
Descriptors: Art Activities, Elementary School Students, Force, Geometry
Peer reviewedSchatz, Vivian; Schatz, Albert – Science and Children, 1974
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedBybee, Rodger W. – Science and Children, 1971
Suggests methods of teaching principles of geological inference by observation of sidewalks, parking lots, school grounds, and vacant lots. (AL)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Field Studies
