This article describes a lesson taught in a designated English Language Learner (ELL) classroom in an elementary school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, using a sheltered instruction approach. Eighty one percent of the students at this school are from diverse ethnic backgrounds where 25 per cent of them receive ELL services. A variety of languages are…

Illustrated and described is a convection box for classroom use to stimulate concept development in elementary school children. Other equipment and apparatus that may be used in open-ended science activites are listed. (CS)

A description of teacher-made shoe box kits covering science concepts in grades four to eight. (CM)

Provides a series of learning center activities which demonstrate concepts about air. (CP)

Author discusses the development of scientific curiosity and of scientific attitudes through various British school programs, including one which teaches scientific principles to elementary school pupils using toys as instructional material. Hobbies which heighten an interest in science are detailed, for example, industrial archeology" and …

Describes a number of activities, using pennies, which present children with problem-solving opportunities and reinforce some simple science concepts. (JR)

Describes ways in which: (1) paintings, (2) crayon rubbings, and (3) clay modeling can be used to demonstrate science concepts. (CP)

Provides examples of science activities in which children use their senses in manipulating objects and ideas. Suggests that these and other activities be extended to help children deepen their understanding of scientific concepts. (JN)

Science is everywhere in a young child's world. Relate concepts to reality and see the joy of discovery. (Editor)

Demonstrations are presented in which children can be introduced to evidence of specific concepts enabling them to participate in such a way that any conceptual conflicts that might arise in this learning situation can be gradually reduced. (EB)

Described is an approach for teaching the concept of mass to elementary students. A method for making simple balances and weight sets is also given. (MR)

This articles attempts to stimulate otherwise reluctant school teachers to involve aerospace education in their content repertoire. Suggestions are made to aid the teacher in getting started with aerospace education. (MDR)

Presents a collection of ideas of activities using puppetry in helping young children learn elementary science concepts. (SA)