Describes a kite day at an elementary school which incorporated principles of flight, the history, art and craftsmanship of kite making and flying and provided a fun multidisciplinary approach to a student-oriented activity. (BR)

Describes the development of casts that replicate fossil finds to help teach human evolution. (MKR)

Illustrates the 18 steps to the development of a model of a coordination polyhedron that represents the cubic closest-packed structure. Uses a sealed, empty envelope in developing the model in teaching about stereochemistry. (TW)

Suggests how elementary teachers can go beyond the science text and use commonplace materials to create science experiments which sharpen students' observational skills and their ability to formulate testable hypotheses. Seven experiments are outlined, using materials such as paper, cotton socks, and mayonnaise. (SJL)

Describes the use of a biology guidebook which contains a course outline, syllabus, reading list, handouts, and sample tests all bound together in booklet form for better organization and teacher effectiveness. (RT)

Describes a method of teaching reading to third grade students which incorporated extensive handling of science material. (SL)

This article contains suggestions for introducing the scientific concept of matter and demonstration acids and bases using low-cost, collectible supplies. Sample questions and experiments are listed to help students explore these ideas. A list of household supplies to be used in the experiments is given. (DF)

Describes a concrete model for teaching the concepts of reflection and refraction without the use of formal mathematics. The model has been tested in five sections of a physics course for nonscience majors at Towson State University, Baltimore, Maryland. (HM)

Presents three notes on new equipment, techniques, or materials of interest to teachers of physics. (HM)

An approach which is designed to help students better understand the utility of models in understanding and doing physics, specifically in a course in light and color, is described in this paper. Explanations are given and illustrations are provided of an analogue model of waves which assist in the creation of an abstract model to deduce Snell's…

Presents eight selected middle school science notes which could be used in school science courses. Each includes the name of the author and a description of activities suggested. (HM)

Reviews classroom teaching ideas including burning sugar cube experiments, science library reference materials, and growing salt crystals. (SL)

Suggests how postage stamps can be incorporated into chemistry teaching. Categories considered include emergence of chemistry as a science, metric system, atoms (and molecules and ions), stoichiometry, energy relationships in chemical systems, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, matter (gases, liquids, and solids),…

Described is an investigation of the contributions of genes and environment to a quantitative character using readily available varieties of dwarf beans. Included are a list of materials, typical results, and a student instruction sheet. (CW)

Equipment and procedures for simple astrophotography are discussed. Sample photographs are provided. Suggested are several uses of the slides and the techniques for teaching astronomy. (CW)