Sixth graders find out the do-it-yourself way of learning pays off when they construct their own instruments in their study of simple machines. Three machines were constructed. (EB)

Recommends that science teachers plan units devoted to career education. A chemistry career oriented unit including motivational, study, occupational correlating, and research activities as well as evaluation techniques is presented. (CP)

Discusses a book to encourage children to make more accurate observations and to gain further insight into the wonders of nature. Considered most successful when used with second to fourth graders. A selection of pages are described. (EB)

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 a sampling board that has been used in an introductory general ecology course that is inexpensive to construct and that effectively illustrates the principles of vegetation sampling. (Author/BB)

Describes some of the instructional methods tried, the problems encountered, and the philosophies involved concerning individualized instruction in a community college. The two semester introductory biology course emphasizes the open laboratroy concept, with individualized instructional modules prepared for laboratory experiments. (HM)

Describes the positive response to and the success of a course, called "Science in Action," that was offered to elementary school children on Saturdays, and took place in college laboratories of physical science and biology. (GA)

Describes earth science activities for the visually impaired student. Includes soil type identification, stream table erosion, and relief map activities. Recommends a multisensory approach to the teaching of earth science and hands-on activities. (MA)

Discusses how a science teacher should help visually impaired students and how he or she can cope with their problems. Also discusses what a science teacher can provide for a visually impaired student's safety and how this student should be helped to do lab activities. (HM)

This laboratory exercise for junior or senior high school students forms a basis for expansion of concepts, offers opportunities for analytical thinking, and presents possibilities for independent thinking. (BB)

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)

A way to enlarge the projected image of solar eclipse onto a viewing surface is presented. (MR)

Provides a listing of readily available sources of materials for secondary earth science teachers desiring to develop their own instructional modules. (SL)

Discusses activities related to the kinesthetic sense, the perception of balance, and the perception of body position in space. (SL)

Describes the construction and observation of beehives. (SL)