An outdoor classroom approach is discussed utilizing resource people (such as conservationists and farmers). Several ideas for developing effective sessions are included. (DF)

A practical magnetotropism experiment with seeds is presented. The procedures, needed controls, and observations of results are described. (DF)

Through the use of discrepant events, children can be challenged at a variety of levels to become successful investigators. (PS)

Study of Canada Goose in schools can provide opportunities for many activities such as poetry writing, art, ecosystems, and outdoor education. Provides some background information about these birds. (PS)

Describes activities that provide students with experience of exploring an unknown planet. Lists of required materials and instructions are included. (PS)

Describes eight investigatory science activities that can be used to study concepts related to heat. (PS)

Collecting, handling, and preserving insects reveals many things which books fail to cover, and field trips often prove to be excellent catalysts in developing young entomologists. (Author/DF)

Twelve ideas are presented for physics teachers to implement in the laboratory or classroom. Topics covered include electromagnetic induction, microbalance, capacitors, determination of light velocity, and the compound pendulum. Information regarding laboratory equipment is also provided. (PS)

Describes techniques and results of a study on leaves of a leguminous tree. (PS)